Both go to the interview

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Rings,

I cannot find the words to express how strongly i disagree with this.

The decision is going to depend first and foremost on the visa officer's impression of the person they see standing before them. The paper is just for the file - it will be used to support whatever decision the consular officer makes, deemed sufficient or insufficient, based on the officer's personal assessment of the person.

Yodrak

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REMEMBER: IF IT IS NOT ON PAPER THEN IT DOES NOT EXIST. THE USCIS DOES NOT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING THAT THEY CANNOT SEE IN BLACK AND WHITE.... PERIOD

otherwise it's just ####### that's made up to them.

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Hey I see what you are saying totally, but I see nothing wrong with backing yourself up in any case. I am an American Citizen and I do paperwork for a living. I write up legally binding contracts all the time and although I am not an immigration lawyer, I do know the value behind proof.

Sure they will judge the person... of course they will. I am not in any way in disagreement with you on that at all.

My point here is that if you can prove it in black and white than you should. Backup documentation only enhances your chances and that is what I am getting at with this. You can sit there and tell someone that you are in an established relationship, but that is not going to get you the visa. The government wants you to prove to them that you have met and established a relationship and that comes with proof on paper. This is why they want to see travel documents and such.

Knowing your spouse is also a factor of course. They will ask questions expecting that you will know the answers, but if they ask for proof of something, then you should be ready to provide that in an instant. Gathering documents to prove your case should be a priority in my opinion.

This is why I feel that it is important - just protecting yourself with backup is all