applying for CR_1 enough evidence

[tlym6 0]

Hi would like some opinons before i apply for CR-1. i just got married this january. I met my wife during a trip to Vietnam in april 2008, at the time we were just friends. after my trip we communicated with each other basically everyday until the time of our wedding. in the time between our 1st meeting to our wedding, i did not go back to Vietnam to visit. i have all the chat logs, phone records, receipts of me sending gifts, pictures, plane stubs and visa stamps. Is this enough evidence for the I-130 to be approved?

[Anh map 2,098]

You will want to create a timeline of your relationship and submit it with your petition. The timelines seem to be required of all couples though it doesn't say so on the embassy website.

Also a list of all your wife's family members in the US will likely be requested.

See the (newly created) Vietnam regional forum and/or the Asia:East & Pacific regional forum for discussions of timelines and the HCMC consulate. It can be one of the tougher consulates. A properly prepared case is a key to success.

[Darnell 8,478]

in addition to what you have, and in addition to what Ahn's posted, there's also the instructions in the I-130 that deal with bonafides of marriage proof.

Here's what I did - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry3324240

Ya, China is tough on things, thats why I front loaded it all.

Hope all goes well with you !

[Bernie C 24]

Hi would like some opinons before i apply for CR-1. i just got married this january. I met my wife during a trip to Vietnam in april 2008, at the time we were just friends. after my trip we communicated with each other basically everyday until the time of our wedding. in the time between our 1st meeting to our wedding, i did not go back to Vietnam to visit. i have all the chat logs, phone records, receipts of me sending gifts, pictures, plane stubs and visa stamps. Is this enough evidence for the I-130 to be approved?

Other CR1's will help with their experience, we were K1 so not so much experience with you case. However we do know that HCM is very tough on all. The more visit and proof of relationship you can provide is better for your case. It may be beneficial to try your best and be patient and make another visit if possible before. I know others will follow with their CR1 experience so hand in there and see what others have done and our Best Wishes are with you!!

[Scott and Mhay 57]

To file the petition, you wont have to include a lot of evidence of marital relationship. It is hard to come up with a lot of evidence right away. I did an evolution of relationship up to the point of applying. Of course you will need the marriage certificate and a few pictures. We had a few affidavits from people that attended the wedding too along with a copy of our wedding invitation too.. You can add more stuff if you think it will help, but that is the basic requirements. We will do the chat logs, emails, letters, phone calls, bank transfers and such for the interview. You will want that evidence to prove the ongoing marital relationship to the consulate.

[Bernie C 24]

Yes what Scott says is true. The petition is the easy part, as long as you provide the requested information and proof you shaould not have too much problem with the petition. When dealing with HCM it gets difficult at the consulate. A lot of us that have been through HCM are pretty strong believers that frontloading is very helpful. However this is only an opinion. When it comes for interview time be prepared to provide as much as possible. Keep us posted and we wish you the best!

[ScottThuy 140]

As has been said.. "A properly prepared case is the key"... this is done from the onset. not at the interview. Did you have a Dinh Hon or Dam Hoi prior to the Wedding? Only 1 trip before the wedding? That will likely be a red flag that will require extensive documentation of a growing relationship between the 1st trip and the wedding trip...

Go through your relationship and try to identify any red flags that HCMC may identify... addres them in the initial filing .... The consulate will focus on what is in the initial file more than what she brings to the interview... so if the picture is clear when they get the file.. he interview will likely be more streamlined rather than a hurdle...

contrary to what folks from other consulates may think... submitting the bare minimum just to get through the initial petition is not a good idea when dealing with HCMC... several hours of research and interaction here at VJ can potentially save you months or years in your journey...

[tlym6 0]

As has been said.. "A properly prepared case is the key"... this is done from the onset. not at the interview. Did you have a Dinh Hon or Dam Hoi prior to the Wedding? Only 1 trip before the wedding? That will likely be a red flag that will require extensive documentation of a growing relationship between the 1st trip and the wedding trip...

Go through your relationship and try to identify any red flags that HCMC may identify... addres them in the initial filing .... The consulate will focus on what is in the initial file more than what she brings to the interview... so if the picture is clear when they get the file.. he interview will likely be more streamlined rather than a hurdle...

contrary to what folks from other consulates may think... submitting the bare minimum just to get through the initial petition is not a good idea when dealing with HCMC... several hours of research and interaction here at VJ can potentially save you months or years in your journey...

We had the dam ngo-where my mom and relatives came to my wifes house, we had the ruoc dau and proper mass ceremony also. We also took a trip to Phu Quoc by plane together. yes only one trip before the wedding. i believe my lack of visits to Vietnam is where the red flag will be..i also have pictures off all events