Proof of engagement???

[matty1966 0]

Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.

[Otto 83]

Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.

Most couples simply write a Fiancé Letter of Intent (see Example Here)

Edited May 14, 2008 by Karin und Otto

[Sal and Jay 2]

Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.

I wouldnt worry too much, many k1ers dont have that either,

[matty1966 0]

Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.

Most couples simply write a Fiancé Letter of Intent (see Example Here)

Oh we've both done that:) I just thought we'd need to sohw a ring receipt and pictures of family memebers embarrasing themselves dancing at our engagement party:) I really should stop worrying. Thanks for your reply:)

[william_wallace 8]

Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.

Most couples simply write a Fiancé Letter of Intent (see Example Here)

Oh we've both done that:) I just thought we'd need to sohw a ring receipt and pictures of family memebers embarrasing themselves dancing at our engagement party:) I really should stop worrying. Thanks for your reply:)

Engagement ring is a plus but not a big thing. Our ring was hand made by a very good friend of ours. We got her to write a letter explaining she made it and why she gave it. I wouldnt worry about it at all.

Good luck.

[LizC 0]

My fiance and I announced our engagement in the local paper. I think that helped - we included the clipping in our evidence packet.

[Mrs. BB 0]

We put an add in the paper too.

[motu 6]

No rings here - hadn't bought one. No pictures either - I had submitted 2 pictures of us together with the I129f, that was all.

It's not a visa where you have to prove 'engagement' - that's an overkill in my opinion. (Some people were rejected because the engagement party pictures looked like wedding pictures and that can be a disaster.) You have to prove that you have met and have an on-going relationship. Since we applied for the visa a month or two after meeting in person, I didn't feel any additional proof was needed; she took along a few emails and chat records - they looked at one email for 3 seconds. Good Luck

[matty1966 0]

No rings here - hadn't bought one. No pictures either - I had submitted 2 pictures of us together with the I129f, that was all.

It's not a visa where you have to prove 'engagement' - that's an overkill in my opinion. (Some people were rejected because the engagement party pictures looked like wedding pictures and that can be a disaster.) You have to prove that you have met and have an on-going relationship. Since we applied for the visa a month or two after meeting in person, I didn't feel any additional proof was needed; she took along a few emails and chat records - they looked at one email for 3 seconds. Good Luck

Thanks everyone, sounds like i was worrying for nothing, but this whole visa malarky seems to be having that effect;) good luck to everyone and i wish you all the best.