Photos for I-751

[Merp 0]

I'm just going print them on reg 8.5 x 11 paper and include them where it makes sense. that shouldn't cause a problem. We are sending it off by the end of the week!

Thanks again everyone!

[shalz 0]

Is it necessary to send pictures with the packet? because we didn't send any.

Thanks

[Merp 0]

Is it necessary to send pictures with the packet? because we didn't send any.

Thanks

I don't think it is necessary, we sent them as extra evidence. Some people think the photos are very important others think that in a day and age where photos can be digitaly changed, how much evidence are they really.. and it's not like the person going through the packet will know who we are anyway! I think it is just up to you what you include in the packet as evidence of your continued marriage.

[Lappa 0]

I just wonder and don't know that I can ask the question here. I have a lot of photos (with my husband)saved in my computer. Do I really need them to attach with my N-400 application, the same way I did with I-751? I have 2 months to go for N-400.

[Cassie 8]

I just wonder and don't know that I can ask the question here. I have a lot of photos (with my husband)saved in my computer. Do I really need them to attach with my N-400 application, the same way I did with I-751? I have 2 months to go for N-400.

you need to ask that in the naturalization forum

[lucyrich 20]

For naturalization, typically the only required info to prove bona fides of the marriage is tax returns, birth certificates of children born from the marriage (if any), and maybe some financial evidence. You definitely don't need to duplicate what you sent with the I-751. Once you've made it through removal of conditions, they don't seem to question the bona fide nature of the marriage in most naturalization cases, unless something unusual comes to the attention of the officer. Most people don't report sending photos (we didn't) and don't have problems with a lack of photos.

For the I-751, we sent a bunch of pictures of us in front of various famous landmarks, demonstrating that we travelled together. We taped the photos to 8.5x11 pieces of paper, handwrote a legible description of the photo and date it was taken, and then made color copies of each page, and sent only the color copies. That way, our packet only contained normal 8.5x11 sheets of paper, with nothing taped or stapled together, nothing to fall apart, etc.

I don't know if the photos helped the I-751 much, but they were fun to put together. And it's not like they took a huge amount of time for the officer to look through.

[antda 13]

Hi Lucyrich,

Thanks for posting about what is required when one reaches the naturalization stage of the immigration process. I'll take a note of that when the time comes for me to file for such next year. Glad too, that you didn't have any problems for the personal photos you sent in for the I-751 stage and for not sending in personal photos for the N-400 stage.

I guess compared to the I-751, the N-400 definitely seems a lot easier, evidence-wise! One less thing to worry about, having to send in personal photos for the next stage. Though I've heard that passport-sized photos need to be sent for that next N-400 stage, right?

Yes, the I-751 was a time-consuming "marriage bonding" activity, which likewise, my husband and I (though mostly me) had fun putting together. And yes, "pictures do say 1000 words" and don't take a lot of time for anyone to look through.

Hmmm...anyone around here on VJ want to offer "immigration information organizing/scarpbooking classes"? (just kidding.... ).

Ant (Scrapbooked my I-751 and still waiting at the VSC...)

For naturalization, typically the only required info to prove bona fides of the marriage is tax returns, birth certificates of children born from the marriage (if any), and maybe some financial evidence. You definitely don't need to duplicate what you sent with the I-751. Once you've made it through removal of conditions, they don't seem to question the bona fide nature of the marriage in most naturalization cases, unless something unusual comes to the attention of the officer. Most people don't report sending photos (we didn't) and don't have problems with a lack of photos.

For the I-751, we sent a bunch of pictures of us in front of various famous landmarks, demonstrating that we travelled together. We taped the photos to 8.5x11 pieces of paper, handwrote a legible description of the photo and date it was taken, and then made color copies of each page, and sent only the color copies. That way, our packet only contained normal 8.5x11 sheets of paper, with nothing taped or stapled together, nothing to fall apart, etc.

I don't know if the photos helped the I-751 much, but they were fun to put together. And it's not like they took a huge amount of time for the officer to look through.

Edited September 12, 2008 by AntandD

[ForeverAmen 0]

We plan on taping photos onto 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Some of our photos are not just the two of us. Instead some includes various family members. Do you think it's necessary to list the name of each person in the photos? Or can I simply say something like: "Christmas 2007, Orlando, FL"?

Thanks

By the way - if someone has answered this specifically, I apologize for the duplication.

[ForeverAmen 0]

We plan on taping photos onto 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Some of our photos are not just the two of us. Instead some includes various family members. Do you think it's necessary to list the name of each person in the photos? Or can I simply say something like: "Christmas 2007, Orlando, FL"?

Thanks

By the way - if someone has answered this specifically, I apologize for the duplication.

Any feedback?

Thanks

[Sleepybears 0]

Hello!

I've just finished organising mine. I did list the names of the people in most photos except for those with too many people inside (I tried to avoid those ). I think they are important esp. when they can show that you are with your husband's family members/ relatives and not just some random people, or they are the friends who helped you write the affidavits.

[queendlee 1]

It is probably not necessary to have pictures but it can't hurt. We just printed our pictures about 2 per page and had about 8 pages of not just us as most of our pictures are just of us doing absolutely nothing but being silly... so we had some with friends and family... but I wish I took some more pictures that made sense, I take a lot of non-sense... like or feet, or our heads rather than of events...

[ForeverAmen 0]

Thanks for the replies!

[antda 13]

Hi Boaz,

Lol...Ok...the red text and the PM caught my attention, and I don't mind helping other VJers out, so I'll try and answer this question too, even though it doesn't exactly pertain to my situation. The photos that I sent in the I-751 package were just photos of my husband and I, and nobody else was included in them (lol...except for the backsides of other tourists at various attractions and woodland animals/creatures in the background). I didn't label my photos, as it was obvious that it was my husband and I who were in them, since there were only two us as the main focus in the photos we submitted.

If I were in your situation, I would at least label you and your spouse in the photos, as it clearly identify the both of you in the photo (especially if there are many other people in the photos). As for labeling the other people in the photos, I personally don't think that it is necessary, unless they are related to your application directly somehow, as to label people who are unrelated to your application might cause some confusion to the USCIS, thinking that it is the other people and not you and your spouse that are applying. For example, if it is of children you both have together, or if it is of the person that signed the affidavit. Also if you do decide to label others in your photos, should write how they are related to you and your spouse. For example, "John Doe", our son; "Jane Doe", our daughter, etc.

Speaking of labeling, on a funny side-note: My husband has always had to label his photos as a child/kid, as it was hard to tell him apart from his twin brother (though I could always tell them apart in the photos and in-person too). And yes, I married the better looking one....

Hope this helps too. Good luck on your immigration journey.

Ant (Still waiting at the VSC...)

We plan on taping photos onto 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Some of our photos are not just the two of us. Instead some includes various family members. Do you think it's necessary to list the name of each person in the photos? Or can I simply say something like: "Christmas 2007, Orlando, FL"?

Thanks

By the way - if someone has answered this specifically, I apologize for the duplication.

Any feedback?

Thanks

Edited September 18, 2008 by AntandD

[ForeverAmen 0]

Thanks Ant!

I guess my PM was being sent the same time as your response.

Boaz