Question about proof of relationship regarding online games.

[judgementKazzy 6]

I know this is a crazy question, but I don't know where to go for an answer anymore LOL

Me and my fiancé play a game called FFXIV in which you make characters to play with, and said characters can get "married" in-game. Obviously it's just a silly cute thing to do, nothing legally binding.

We are putting together our proof of relationship document and pictures of said "wedding" came up, and we thought it'd be a good idea to add them since they have a date from pretty early on in the relationship.

However, I'm scared they'll be used as proof that we're already married, and that the K1 visa would be refused. Am I totally overthinking this? Should I just not include them? lol

Thanks in advance

[powerpuff 6,753]

I would not include that.

[SalishSea 18,462]

8 minutes ago, judgementKazzy said:

I know this is a crazy question, but I don't know where to go for an answer anymore LOL

Me and my fiancé play a game called FFXIV in which you make characters to play with, and said characters can get "married" in-game. Obviously it's just a silly cute thing to do, nothing legally binding.

We are putting together our proof of relationship document and pictures of said "wedding" came up, and we thought it'd be a good idea to add them since they have a date from pretty early on in the relationship.

However, I'm scared they'll be used as proof that we're already married, and that the K1 visa would be refused. Am I totally overthinking this? Should I just not include them? lol

Thanks in advance

Online "relationship evidence" is weak.  Do not include it.  The best evidence is time spent in person.  

[judgementKazzy 6]

Thank you both
I read online that online evidence could work, but obviously coming here was the right answer after all!

We'll be sticking with itineraries and pictures together.

[apnzz 280]

Me and my fiance met online and play video games together, we then had several physical visits and trips etc. We included a brief paragraph stating how we met (online via a gaming group chat) and that's all. Online evidence isn't really as helpful here as physical meets, evidence of time spent in person, boarding passes, pics of you together etc etc.  

 

We got approved with no issue, I'd say 95% of our evidence was of the physical in person meets and stuff we did together physically, then the other 5% would've been like the brief summary of how we met and a screenshot of 2 social media posts-  one of our engagement and one of a family trip/event where family members all attended. that's it in relation to "online" stuff. Like others' have said, best evidence is time spent in person.

[Sam Burns 197]

I definitely would not include game pics as evidence of being in a relationship 

[Anaar 4]

Hello fellow Eorzean

 

Me and my fiance also met through FFXIV! answering your question, we did not include anything game related to our case, accept for mentioning that we met on an online game on the I-129F form. Remember, we are versed in the FFXIV world because we play it, but for people who don't it just doesn't have any importance, plus ingame we use usernames, not our real names which any ''ingame proof of relationship'' wouldn't tie to our real identities .

 

Include real life proof to your case instead, like dated pics taken together in person, screenshots of your video calls, text messages, dms, call records, plane tickets, receipts of accommodation if any, etc etc. 

[hplusj 571]

Same, my now-husband and I met on Second Life.  Our evidence connecting us through that was very minimal since for the better part of the first two years we knew each other, we called each other by our handles, not even our real names.

 

Online connections just don't translate well.  Focus on the real, you'll be fine.

 

(also F the haters, we had an in-world wedding as well.  I get the importance of it, even if USCIS and people who aren't part of these communities don't)

Edited October 31, 2024 by hplusj

[Melancholic Mage 133]

Lv 60 Black Mage here, at least way back when I played. Don't get me started on the Duty Finder.

 

Treat any interactions with USCIS as a potential employer and you a candidate. Think of this as a job interview. I met my spouse online too, not through an MMO but through gaming-related chat in general, but I know governmental bodies will have zero interest in in-game interactions. Real life takes priority, in all things, so make sure you showcase that in your evidence going forward.

 

It's important to not only make a good first impression, but to maintain it throughout the immigration process. Good luck. 

[judgementKazzy 6]

4 hours ago, hplusj said:

Same, my now-husband and I met on Second Life.  Our evidence connecting us through that was very minimal since for the better part of the first two years we knew each other, we called each other by our handles, not even our real names.

 

Online connections just don't translate well.  Focus on the real, you'll be fine.

 

(also F the haters, we had an in-world wedding as well.  I get the importance of it, even if USCIS and people who aren't part of these communities don't)

Honestly, I was fully expecting most people to be "weirded out" by my question, I get how it can be a weird thing to consider when you arent part of the community!

But it's really nice to see there's so many other people who also have games as their main link together, especially couples who have already been successful in their visa journey ❤️ 

Thank you and all the warriors of light who replied, it means a lot!

[hplusj 571]

22 hours ago, judgementKazzy said:

Honestly, I was fully expecting most people to be "weirded out" by my question, I get how it can be a weird thing to consider when you arent part of the community!

But it's really nice to see there's so many other people who also have games as their main link together, especially couples who have already been successful in their visa journey ❤️ 

Thank you and all the warriors of light who replied, it means a lot!

I'm sure there are people on here who are, but fact of the matter is more and more people are meeting online, and not just through dating apps:  doing what they love, and connecting with others in doing so.

 

I just shake my head when I see confused reactions to what is a rather clear question.  Judgey passive aggressive nonsense.  This is the 21st century, and your question is most certainly relevant.

 

I wish you all the best on your journey!

[hplusj 571]

On 10/31/2024 at 6:18 AM, apnzz said:

...95% of our evidence was of the physical in person meets and stuff we did together physically, then the other 5% would've been like the brief summary of how we met...

This is exactly why we didn't deduct all evidence from online.  The question of "how did you meet" is relatively common.  I expect USCIS would want an answer to it readily available, even if it isn't in-depth.

[apnzz 280]

20 minutes ago, hplusj said:

This is exactly why we didn't deduct all evidence from online.  The question of "how did you meet" is relatively common.  I expect USCIS would want an answer to it readily available, even if it isn't in-depth.

Same here. We just put a paragraph that essentially said we met on a gaming group chat / met through video games via xbox gaming console.

 

Just didn't feel the need to put any evidence in from online because its not uncommon for people these days to have met online and our explanation was short, and the truth.

 

We got approved with no issue at USCIS.

 

We are at embassy stage now.

 

At the interview, if I'm asked the same, I'll just respond with the same - we met in a gaming group chat then played video games together.

 

Its so cute to see so many of us met via gaming, and to see so many successful stories too - it is very warming! 

Edited November 2, 2024 by apnzz