bonafide relationship with i-130

[amandas1216 8]

ok we have a lawyer that filed our i-130.i dont recall giving pictures other than the passport ones.i also got something notarized.my husband might have gave lawyer a few pics but never said anything...i thought we needed our proof during the interview process...now im a little concerned...but i thought the lawyer knew best...

[Steph1988 11]

No you're suppose to provide proof of an on going bonafide marriage, in you I-130 packet. The fact that the lawyer wouldnt have you gather things up to prove this, is crazy. Are you sure this is a real lawyer

[britishspouse 1]

ok we have a lawyer that filed our i-130.i dont recall giving pictures other than the passport ones.i also got something notarized.my husband might have gave lawyer a few pics but never said anything...i thought we needed our proof during the interview process...now im a little concerned...but i thought the lawyer knew best...

If you read the instructions for the I-130 it lists what you should submit with it, what is optional, what is needed/recommended etc. Nothing you can do now, but hope you sent enough

[amandas1216 8]

wouldnt they send me a rfe?

[Done--Really 331]

Actually it is not required, but it is highly recommended. All that is required as "proof" is your marriage certificate. Many lawyers and several people on this site provide the bare minimum with the I-130 with the intent of showing the relationship at the interview. Frankly in low fraud countries this seems to work just fine most of the time, but in high fraud countries, it seems that the more there is up front, the easier it is to get through the process.

[amandas1216 8]

its been since may 16th

[amandas1216 8]

this is the first time doing this and the last!im learning as i go!im not like on here meeting several people online from diffrent countries filing every 2 years for someone diffrent as ive seen before on this site!but i have a feeling its more like mail order brides im guessing!no offence to anyone!i wouldnt wish this on anyone!we r newlyweds who love and miss each other!very stressful!

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

ok we have a lawyer that filed our i-130.i dont recall giving pictures other than the passport ones.i also got something notarized.my husband might have gave lawyer a few pics but never said anything...i thought we needed our proof during the interview process...now im a little concerned...but i thought the lawyer knew best...

Hiring an attorney is a waste of money and time.

Edited August 15, 2011 by ~happyndinlove~

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

Try not to worry. You'll get an RFE if they don't like what was sent in. If I had hired an attorney, I would have left it all up to him and not paid attention to the guides....I would think that's what I paid the attorney for.

Again, try not to worry.