Writing in I-129f evidence okay?

[Kozano96 8]

Hello! So I’m very close to sending off our I-129f, but I stopped for a minute before going through the evidence we’re providing (birth cert, travel docs, gift receipts and messages) wouldn’t it be okay to write on them or highlight on them to give them context for the USCIS? For example, I think I read on their website to highlight stuff in travel docs to make it easier on them, such as where and when my fiancé traveled etc. but I’m not sure. I’ll double check though, but does anyone else have any experiences to share, send them in blank with no writing or what?(: thank you for reading this and helping if you do, very much! 

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, Zean said:

Hello! So I’m very close to sending off our I-129f, but I stopped for a minute before going through the evidence we’re providing (birth cert, travel docs, gift receipts and messages) wouldn’t it be okay to write on them or highlight on them to give them context for the USCIS? For example, I think I read on their website to highlight stuff in travel docs to make it easier on them, such as where and when my fiancé traveled etc. but I’m not sure. I’ll double check though, but does anyone else have any experiences to share, send them in blank with no writing or what?(: thank you for reading this and helping if you do, very much! 

I did.  Annotated on the pages that I wanted them to take notice of exactly what I wanted them to see rather than hoping they would see it

[Kozano96 8]

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I did.  Annotated on the pages that I wanted them to take notice of exactly what I wanted them to see rather than hoping they would see it

I see. My plan was to highlight what I wanted them to see, and write context on the backs of the pages. Or maybe write the stuff on sticky notes. If you don’t mind me asking, did your forms get accepted despite the annotations?(: Or are you still awaiting an answer? 

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, Zean said:

I see. My plan was to highlight what I wanted them to see, and write context on the backs of the pages. Or maybe write the stuff on sticky notes. If you don’t mind me asking, did your forms get accepted despite the annotations?(: Or are you still awaiting an answer? 

Check my timeline. Approved 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

36 minutes ago, Zean said:

I see. My plan was to highlight what I wanted them to see, and write context on the backs of the pages. Or maybe write the stuff on sticky notes. If you don’t mind me asking, did your forms get accepted despite the annotations?(: Or are you still awaiting an answer? 

You can highlight passages, put sticky notes on pages to notate, etc. Are you including pictures of you together? Those would be more appropriate for evidence of relationship than receipts are.

[Celie 793]

54 minutes ago, Zean said:

Hello! So I’m very close to sending off our I-129f, but I stopped for a minute before going through the evidence we’re providing (birth cert, travel docs, gift receipts and messages) wouldn’t it be okay to write on them or highlight on them to give them context for the USCIS? For example, I think I read on their website to highlight stuff in travel docs to make it easier on them, such as where and when my fiancé traveled etc. but I’m not sure. I’ll double check though, but does anyone else have any experiences to share, send them in blank with no writing or what?(: thank you for reading this and helping if you do, very much! 

I am waiting on my NOA2 so I can't say it was approved but I did notate everything. From copies of my boarding passes, to pasting my pictures on a paper and explaining each one, where it was taken, what date, who is in the pic, etc.

[Kozano96 8]

9 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

You can highlight passages, put sticky notes on pages to notate, etc. Are you including pictures of you together? Those would be more appropriate for evidence of relationship than receipts are.

Thank you so much :3 and yes I am including pictures of us, many with us and my family together with us (:. Thank you so much for your reply, it eased my thoughts more than you know. 

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, Zean said:

Thank you so much :3 and yes I am including pictures of us, many with us and my family together with us (:. Thank you so much for your reply, it eased my thoughts more than you know. 

Just an fyi.  I submitted 1 page of photos 4 up.  Photos are secondary evidence.   Quantity of secondary evidence does not improve your petition approval.   Quality primary evidence does

[Kozano96 8]

4 minutes ago, cduran said:

I am waiting on my NOA2 so I can't say it was approved but I did notate everything. From copies of my boarding passes, to pasting my pictures on a paper and explaining each one, where it was taken, what date, who is in the pic, etc.

That’s extremely good to know 🙂 I plan to explain each of my pics as well, and I’m glad you got accepted doing what I plan to as well (:. I hope you don’t have to wait much longer and everything goes smoothly! 

[Kozano96 8]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Just an fyi.  I submitted 1 page of photos 4 up.  Photos are secondary evidence.   Quantity of secondary evidence does not improve your petition approval.   Quality primary evidence does

That’s very true. It feels so strange to submit so few, but I will submit only the ones that matter the most. I definitely do have quality secondary evidence without a doubt. Thank you so very much for such sound advice (:. This thread helped me more than initially planned. 

[Sara Bareq 46]

1 hour ago, Zean said:

Hello! So I’m very close to sending off our I-129f, but I stopped for a minute before going through the evidence we’re providing (birth cert, travel docs, gift receipts and messages) wouldn’t it be okay to write on them or highlight on them to give them context for the USCIS? For example, I think I read on their website to highlight stuff in travel docs to make it easier on them, such as where and when my fiancé traveled etc. but I’m not sure. I’ll double check though, but does anyone else have any experiences to share, send them in blank with no writing or what?(: thank you for reading this and helping if you do, very much! 

My fiancé and I went to Azerbaijan together, I only sent them the travel itinerary, I didn’t bother highlighting anything. I also sent along receipts of the stuff we purchased and places we went, but either way I don’t think it’s harmful if you wanna highlight or not 

[John & Rose 7,237]

Scans of your passport stamps makes pretty good evidence.  Photos together are better than receipts.  Right now your main focus should be to prove that you have met at least once in the two years prior to filing and that you are both legally capable of contracting marriage at the time you file.  The letters of intent are required too.  You will need more proof of ongoing relationship later but you need to establish proof of the above first.  Include divorce, death or annulment paperwork for ALL previous marriages.  A good job on this now will help reduce the chances for an RFE later!  Good luck and keep in mind that this process is slow and stressful at times.  Focus on the love and all will be well.

 

Edited October 25, 2018 by John & Rose

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, John & Rose said:

Scans of your passport stamps makes pretty good evidence.  Photos together are better than receipts.  Right now your main focus should be to prove that you have met at least once in the two years prior to filing and that you are both legally capable of contracting marriage at the time you file.  The letters of intent are important too.  You will need more proof of ongoing relationship later but you need to establish proof of the above first.  Include divorce, death or annulment paperwork for ALL previous marriages.  A good job on this now will help reduce the chances for an RFE later!  Good luck and keep in mind that this process is slow and stressful at times.  Focus on the love and all will be well.

 

In country receipts with petitioners name on it (say the hotel folio, money exchange, optometry receipt for eye exam and new pair of glasses) are much better than photos.   Anything that can be tied back to your name is golden 

[John & Rose 7,237]

Just now, payxibka said:

In country receipts with petitioners name on it (say the hotel folio, money exchange, optometry receipt for eye exam and new pair of glasses) are much better than photos.   Anything that can be tied back to your name is golden 

I think a combination might be better.  A hotel receipt or passport stamp prove I was in country but not that we ever met.  I like adding a photo together that matches the dates on the receipts or stamps just to close the loop.

 

I do get glasses on almost every visit!  They are dirt cheap there!

[EandH0904 1,184]

If you read the form filing tips on the USCIS website it specifically asks that you NOT use highlighters. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips