Can I get some feedback on my evidence?

[HRQX 4,145]

8 hours ago, MissyBunch said:

I'm in Melbourne which is currently under stricter lockdown than anywhere else in the world.

Hopefully the situation with domestic Australian travel improves. Because currently, attending an in-person visa interview in Sydney is no longer considered a "legal obligation"

 

Edited August 10, 2020 by HRQX

[MissyBunch 3]

21 hours ago, SmallTownPA said:

• 4 x photos from my last visit 
• My flight itinerary 
• Hotel receipt 
• Screenshot of his train ticket to meet me in NYC 
• 3 x cards/letters that we've sent 
• 15 x screenshots from WhatsApp (5 from my visit to see him and 10 from when we are apart) 
• 4 x screenshots from when we video call 

No value at all.  They do not prove MEETING IN PERSON.  Do the '4 photos' include BOTH of you? 

 

You need to include the entry AND exit stamp from the passport.  The entire page.

Copies of the ACTUAL boarding passes.

 

You evidence is poor and does not meet the I-129F criteria proving MEETING IN PERSON.

 

There is NO REQUIREMENT to prove 'continuing relationship' for an I-129F.  Only that you met at least ONCE in the past two years and that you intend to marry (you should both have signed letters of intent to marry within 90 days of arrival in the US).

 

You seriously need to READ THE I-129F instructions again.

 

I threw away my boarding passes as soon as I could, I didn't think they'd be of any value. They were like receipts I can't imagine why anyone would keep them. We also didn't take any photos. Why would we? He took 2 selfies of both of us maybe? I might have 1 on a burner phone I used when I was there but I don't think I can dig it up. We don't send photos or pics like that. I was in this for love not to prove a relationship to the Government. Plus we always just assumed he'd move here (thanks, Covid!) Even though we have a very uncomfortable age gap (I'm 34 he's 29 and we were 19 and 24 respectively when we first met) and we're hoping authorities see us as a real couple. 

Appreciate your honesty. You a real one! 

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

12 minutes ago, MissyBunch said:

I threw away my boarding passes as soon as I could, I didn't think they'd be of any value. They were like receipts I can't imagine why anyone would keep them. We also didn't take any photos. Why would we? He took 2 selfies of both of us maybe? I might have 1 on a burner phone I used when I was there but I don't think I can dig it up. We don't send photos or pics like that. I was in this for love not to prove a relationship to the Government. Plus we always just assumed he'd move here (thanks, Covid!) Even though we have a very uncomfortable age gap (I'm 34 he's 29 and we were 19 and 24 respectively when we first met) and we're hoping authorities see us as a real couple. 

Appreciate your honesty. You a real one! 

The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, and thinking ahead.  That's why you keep things such as boarding passes and photos.  You must "be in it to prove a relationship to the Government"  It just makes the process much smoother.

[Boiler 43,401]

10 year relationship should produce a lot of documentation.

[SmallTownPA 71]

8 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, and thinking ahead.  That's why you keep things such as boarding passes and photos.  You must "be in it to prove a relationship to the Government"  It just makes the process much smoother.

I read the I-129F requires no proof of a relationship.  Only that you met at least once and plan to marry within 90 days of entry into the US.  But from the 'romanticized' western definition of 'fiancee' and marriage, most people assume that there is a pre-existing relationship.

 

You may file this petition if you are a U.S. citizen and:
1. You and your fiancé(e):
A. Are legally free to marry and intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s admission to the United States;
and
B. Have met each other in person within the two years immediately before you filed this petition, unless you establish
that either:

 

The interview for the K1 visa is to root out marriage fraud, not test the relationship. 

 

OFF TOPIC - DON'T GET ALL RILED UP ABOUT THIS PART

 

Since divorce is a 50/50 possibility, there is no real benefit to an exceptionally long courtship.  Many long and successful marriages resulted from 'love at first sight', and many marriages that have years long courtships end in divorce.  In many cultures long courtships are a waste of time and effort.  Although divorce is usually seen as a negative (usually due to religion, not common sense) I see no problem with quick marriage and if need be, quick divorce.  Marriage (legally) is just for the tax breaks.  The only thing that separates calling someone your husband/wife and a serious GF/BF is the marriage certificate.

 

Edited August 11, 2020 by SmallTownPA

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

19 minutes ago, SmallTownPA said:

I read the I-129F requires no proof of a relationship.  Only that you met at least once and plan to marry within 90 days of entry into the US.  But from the 'romanticized' western definition of 'fiancee' and marriage, most people assume that there is a pre-existing relationship.

 

You may file this petition if you are a U.S. citizen and:
1. You and your fiancé(e):
A. Are legally free to marry and intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s admission to the United States;
and
B. Have met each other in person within the two years immediately before you filed this petition, unless you establish
that either:

 

OFF TOPIC - DON'T GET ALL RILED UP ABOUT THIS PART

 

Since divorce is a 50/50 possibility, there is no real benefit to an exceptionally long courtship.  Many long and successful marriages resulted from 'love at first sight', and many marriages that have years long courtships end in divorce.  In many cultures long courtships are a waste of time and effort.  Although divorce is usually seen as a negative (usually due to religion, not common sense) I see no problem with quick marriage and if need be, quick divorce.  Marriage (legally) is just for the tax breaks.  The only thing that separates calling someone your husband/wife and a serious GF/BF is the marriage certificate.

 

USCIS doesn't require proof of relationship to be submitted with the I-129f.........but the consulate requires it at the interview stage........and again during the adjustment of status process...........planning ahead is crucial.  

Edited August 11, 2020 by Lucky Cat