Preparing my I130 packet...need some ?'s answered.

[MumtazG38 1]

Okay, well today I just got my husbands doc's in the mail( after a week and a half of waiting...even though we used "over night" mail. That is the last time we will be using that lousy company. So I'm trying to prepare the packet but am worried that since the papers about 2 inches longer then normal letter sized paper that we use here in the u.s I won't be able to send them without having to fold them...and I don't know if that is okay or not. I want to just fold the pages to fit into the brown packet I purchased from my local office supply store and then just mail it out using fedex overnight mail but I'm not sure if folding the pages over like that would be okay, which are mostly just copies except for the affidavits for proof of marriage which have golden stamp stickers on them....and I'd rather send the originals of those then the copies.

Questions:

1. Which shipper should I be using and how much would it cost? UPS, Fedex...?

2. Should I send overnight or what tips do you guys have for sending the packet?

3. What address should I be sending to?

4. What about the cover letter...any tips.

5. Is there a check list of the things I should incl. in the packet that I can go over on VJ?

6. Would it be okay if I fill out the i130 pdf on my computer and print it out?

7. I noticed that the 3 affidavits seem to say that my residence is in Pakistan....this won't be a problem will it. It says my name, then my fathers name and then notes my residence as my husbands.....would this cause a problem since I am putting my residence here in the u.s on the i130 form?

8. Only sort of proof I currently have are these affidavits, of people who were witnesses and ADVOCATES of my nikah...civil wedding and wedding ceremony(it states these facts in the affidavit), plus my wedding photo session pictures of us together...I believe I will be sending in 3 of us together, and the nikah naama....which is the marriage certificate translated into English...should I also send in the original, or copy of the original urdu one? I don't have anything else, could I send in the receipt for the money gram my husband sent me for $700.00 a few weeks ago or would that be too suspicious or something?

9. About the chat logs and such...they are all in urdu-english(roman urdu....urdu written in english) I don't know how good it would be to translate them or even get them translated or notarized or something...should I just forget about them then? How about a copy of my cell phone bill...which is under my mothers credit card though. It does show the number dialed...and him calling my number...and tons of text messages...could I use this....would I need to attach a sheet explaining that the bill is under my mothers name because she purchased it for me and have her sign it or something...please help. I'm very worried about the lack of proof and them denying my petition.

10. Where it says on the form "List address in the United States where relative intends to live"....should I list my residential address even though we will not be living here when we get back. Or should I list the address of where we plan on staying when we both come back to the U.S? This won't cause any issues will it.

11. What should I do about the sections where I have no answers.....should I just leave them blank or right N/A there....or none....what about the questions where you have to tick options?

12. Where it asks about relatives name and address and if it is also written in native language....what do I put there? I don't really know how to write his name and address very well in urdu language....but I'm sure I could right it if he showed me on the internet. He is teaching me how to right urdu using this software on yahoo messenger?

13. What should I put as my phone number? Should I use the number I currently have now but will not be using in about 3 weeks to a month (will be going to Pakistan for the rest of the process) or should I put the number that I have over there....which is activated and still working but if someone were to call in the next month they wouldn't be able to talk to me? What would be best.

14. Where it asks about putting any other names you use....should I put my name after marriage (his last name) which I haven't officially changed it to yet but do use unofficially?

15. Should I fold the extra long pages of the doc's over to fit, would that be okay?

16. Can I purchase any brown shipping packet and use that to ship to the USCIS or does it specifically have to be a fedex one or purchased from the UPS store? When I go to send it will I still have to purchase one from them anyways?

any tips would be great....thank you guys so much for helping and being so kind.

Edited January 21, 2009 by MumtazG38

[pushbrk 13,123]

Okay, well today I just got my husbands doc's in the mail( after a week and a half of waiting...even though we used "over night" mail. That is the last time we will be using that lousy company. So I'm trying to prepare the packet but am worried that since the papers about 2 inches longer then normal letter sized paper that we use here in the u.s I won't be able to send them without having to fold them...and I don't know if that is okay or not. I want to just fold the pages to fit into the brown packet I purchased from my local office supply store and then just mail it out using fedex overnight mail but I'm not sure if folding the pages over like that would be okay, which are mostly just copies except for the affidavits for proof of marriage which have golden stamp stickers on them....and I'd rather send the originals of those then the copies.

Questions:

1. Which shipper should I be using and how much would it cost? UPS, Fedex...?

2. Should I send overnight or what tips do you guys have for sending the packet?

3. What address should I be sending to?

4. What about the cover letter...any tips.

5. Is there a check list of the things I should incl. in the packet that I can go over on VJ?

6. Would it be okay if I fill out the i130 pdf on my computer and print it out?

7. I noticed that the 3 affidavits seem to say that my residence is in Pakistan....this won't be a problem will it. It says my name, then my fathers name and then notes my residence as my husbands.....would this cause a problem since I am putting my residence here in the u.s on the i130 form?

8. Only sort of proof I currently have are these affidavits, of people who were witnesses and ADVOCATES of my nikah...civil wedding and wedding ceremony(it states these facts in the affidavit), plus my wedding photo session pictures of us together...I believe I will be sending in 3 of us together, and the nikah naama....which is the marriage certificate translated into English...should I also send in the original, or copy of the original urdu one? I don't have anything else, could I send in the receipt for the money gram my husband sent me for $700.00 a few weeks ago or would that be too suspicious or something?

9. About the chat logs and such...they are all in urdu-english(roman urdu....urdu written in english) I don't know how good it would be to translate them or even get them translated or notarized or something...should I just forget about them then? How about a copy of my cell phone bill...which is under my mothers credit card though. It does show the number dialed...and him calling my number...and tons of text messages...could I use this....would I need to attach a sheet explaining that the bill is under my mothers name because she purchased it for me and have her sign it or something...please help. I'm very worried about the lack of proof and them denying my petition.

10. Where it says on the form "List address in the United States where relative intends to live"....should I list my residential address even though we will not be living here when we get back. Or should I list the address of where we plan on staying when we both come back to the U.S? This won't cause any issues will it.

11. What should I do about the sections where I have no answers.....should I just leave them blank or right N/A there....or none....what about the questions where you have to tick options?

12. Where it asks about relatives name and address and if it is also written in native language....what do I put there? I don't really know how to write his name and address very well in urdu language....but I'm sure I could right it if he showed me on the internet. He is teaching me how to right urdu using this software on yahoo messenger?

13. What should I put as my phone number? Should I use the number I currently have now but will not be using in about 3 weeks to a month (will be going to Pakistan for the rest of the process) or should I put the number that I have over there....which is activated and still working but if someone were to call in the next month they wouldn't be able to talk to me? What would be best.

14. Where it asks about putting any other names you use....should I put my name after marriage (his last name) which I haven't officially changed it to yet but do use unofficially?

15. Should I fold the extra long pages of the doc's over to fit, would that be okay?

16. Can I purchase any brown shipping packet and use that to ship to the USCIS or does it specifically have to be a fedex one or purchased from the UPS store? When I go to send it will I still have to purchase one from them anyways?

any tips would be great....thank you guys so much for helping and being so kind.

Folding the long documents is ok. DO NOT send the originals of supporting docuements. Make color copies if you wish. I would use the US Postal Service, Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. It will get there in two days and you'll have confirmation via internet in the evening of the delivery day.

Most of the rest of your questions are answered in the Guides. I highly recommend you study them very carefully again. If there are remaining questions, we're here for you.

[Moosker 7]

I'll do my BEST to answer your questions! Please anyone correct me if I'm wrong or could've given a better answer!

This guide REALLY helped us when we filed: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide

Okay, well today I just got my husbands doc's in the mail( after a week and a half of waiting...even though we used "over night" mail. That is the last time we will be using that lousy company. So I'm trying to prepare the packet but am worried that since the papers about 2 inches longer then normal letter sized paper that we use here in the u.s I won't be able to send them without having to fold them...and I don't know if that is okay or not. I want to just fold the pages to fit into the brown packet I purchased from my local office supply store and then just mail it out using fedex overnight mail but I'm not sure if folding the pages over like that would be okay, which are mostly just copies except for the affidavits for proof of marriage which have golden stamp stickers on them....and I'd rather send the originals of those then the copies.

Questions:

1. Which shipper should I be using and how much would it cost? UPS, Fedex...?

UPS or Fedex. As long as it's a reliable company

2. Should I send overnight or what tips do you guys have for sending the packet?

I sent it within a few days, not overnight, that's pretty pricey. Sending it overnight doesn't do much with USCIS. Get a "tracking" number through the post office. That way you know when it arrives there!

3. What address should I be sending to?

See this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide

4. What about the cover letter...any tips.

See above link, it'll tell you!

5. Is there a check list of the things I should incl. in the packet that I can go over on VJ?

Above link will tell you as well!

6. Would it be okay if I fill out the i130 pdf on my computer and print it out?

That's the BEST way. It's easier to read for the USCIS

7. I noticed that the 3 affidavits seem to say that my residence is in Pakistan....this won't be a problem will it. It says my name, then my fathers name and then notes my residence as my husbands.....would this cause a problem since I am putting my residence here in the u.s on the i130 form?

Not sure....

8. Only sort of proof I currently have are these affidavits, of people who were witnesses and ADVOCATES of my nikah...civil wedding and wedding ceremony(it states these facts in the affidavit), plus my wedding photo session pictures of us together...I believe I will be sending in 3 of us together, and the nikah naama....which is the marriage certificate translated into English...should I also send in the original, or copy of the original urdu one? I don't have anything else, could I send in the receipt for the money gram my husband sent me for $700.00 a few weeks ago or would that be too suspicious or something?

Pictures would be good, affadavits, maybe a few emails?

9. About the chat logs and such...they are all in urdu-english(roman urdu....urdu written in english) I don't know how good it would be to translate them or even get them translated or notarized or something...should I just forget about them then? How about a copy of my cell phone bill...which is under my mothers credit card though. It does show the number dialed...and him calling my number...and tons of text messages...could I use this....would I need to attach a sheet explaining that the bill is under my mothers name because she purchased it for me and have her sign it or something...please help. I'm very worried about the lack of proof and them denying my petition.

Not too sure....

10. Where it says on the form "List address in the United States where relative intends to live"....should I list my residential address even though we will not be living here when we get back. Or should I list the address of where we plan on staying when we both come back to the U.S? This won't cause any issues will it.

You should list your CURRENT address. They understand people move, but it should be your current living situation on the form.

11. What should I do about the sections where I have no answers.....should I just leave them blank or right N/A there....or none....what about the questions where you have to tick options?

No always put N/A.

12. Where it asks about relatives name and address and if it is also written in native language....what do I put there? I don't really know how to write his name and address very well in urdu language....but I'm sure I could right it if he showed me on the internet. He is teaching me how to right urdu using this software on yahoo messenger?

For example if your last name is "SMITH" and there is no native language, put N/A. But if it is spelled different in your native language, put it there.

13. What should I put as my phone number? Should I use the number I currently have now but will not be using in about 3 weeks to a month (will be going to Pakistan for the rest of the process) or should I put the number that I have over there....which is activated and still working but if someone were to call in the next month they wouldn't be able to talk to me? What would be best.

No, put a phone number that you will be able to be reached at. I put my parents number down.

14. Where it asks about putting any other names you use....should I put my name after marriage (his last name) which I haven't officially changed it to yet but do use unofficially?

Put your maiden name if that's the only other name you've used.

15. Should I fold the extra long pages of the doc's over to fit, would that be okay?

I guess you could? Don't staple anything. Put paperclips if anything.

16. Can I purchase any brown shipping packet and use that to ship to the USCIS or does it specifically have to be a fedex one or purchased from the UPS store? When I go to send it will I still have to purchase one from them anyways?

We just used an orange manilla looking envelope! Whatever works....

any tips would be great....thank you guys so much for helping and being so kind.

Ok, I hope that helped you! DEFINITELY read the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide It will help you a lot! I printed it out and read it a few times before I continued with filling out all of our documents and sending it away.

Good luck!

[222halo 0]

Okay, well today I just got my husbands doc's in the mail( after a week and a half of waiting...even though we used "over night" mail. That is the last time we will be using that lousy company. So I'm trying to prepare the packet but am worried that since the papers about 2 inches longer then normal letter sized paper that we use here in the u.s I won't be able to send them without having to fold them...and I don't know if that is okay or not. I want to just fold the pages to fit into the brown packet I purchased from my local office supply store and then just mail it out using fedex overnight mail but I'm not sure if folding the pages over like that would be okay, which are mostly just copies except for the affidavits for proof of marriage which have golden stamp stickers on them....and I'd rather send the originals of those then the copies.

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I'm preparing my I-130 also and I'm almost finished. I'm only sending the originals that are required, your original signed I-130, and the original signed G-325A forms. Everything else are copies. If they want the originals, they will ask to see them.

Questions:

1. Which shipper should I be using and how much would it cost? UPS, Fedex...?

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I'm going to use FedEx and try to send so that the service center gets my packet close to the beginning of the week, but there's really no way I can garauntee that's when they'll get it. As far as how much it would cost me... not sure. I intend to ask about the prices when I send it.

2. Should I send overnight or what tips do you guys have for sending the packet?

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Send by return receipt requested! This way you KNOW they got it and you will have proof that some one signed for it!

3. What address should I be sending to?

4. What about the cover letter...any tips.

5. Is there a check list of the things I should incl. in the packet that I can go over on VJ?

6. Would it be okay if I fill out the i130 pdf on my computer and print it out?

7. I noticed that the 3 affidavits seem to say that my residence is in Pakistan....this won't be a problem will it. It says my name, then my fathers name and then notes my residence as my husbands.....would this cause a problem since I am putting my residence here in the u.s on the i130 form?

8. Only sort of proof I currently have are these affidavits, of people who were witnesses and ADVOCATES of my nikah...civil wedding and wedding ceremony(it states these facts in the affidavit), plus my wedding photo session pictures of us together...I believe I will be sending in 3 of us together, and the nikah naama....which is the marriage certificate translated into English...should I also send in the original, or copy of the original urdu one? I don't have anything else, could I send in the receipt for the money gram my husband sent me for $700.00 a few weeks ago or would that be too suspicious or something?

9. About the chat logs and such...they are all in urdu-english(roman urdu....urdu written in english) I don't know how good it would be to translate them or even get them translated or notarized or something...should I just forget about them then? How about a copy of my cell phone bill...which is under my mothers credit card though. It does show the number dialed...and him calling my number...and tons of text messages...could I use this....would I need to attach a sheet explaining that the bill is under my mothers name because she purchased it for me and have her sign it or something...please help. I'm very worried about the lack of proof and them denying my petition.

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See the guide for CR-1/IR-1 Visas at this link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

10. Where it says on the form "List address in the United States where relative intends to live"....should I list my residential address even though we will not be living here when we get back. Or should I list the address of where we plan on staying when we both come back to the U.S? This won't cause any issues will it.

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I would go with the address that you intend to be living at when you both come back to the US. It should not cause any issues.

11. What should I do about the sections where I have no answers.....should I just leave them blank or right N/A there....or none....what about the questions where you have to tick options?

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Check boxes that don't apply to you you must leave blank. Every other question that does not apply, write NONE or N/A. Don't leave any question blank!

12. Where it asks about relatives name and address and if it is also written in native language....what do I put there? I don't really know how to write his name and address very well in urdu language....but I'm sure I could right it if he showed me on the internet. He is teaching me how to right urdu using this software on yahoo messenger?

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Everything you submit to USCIS must be in english. If it's not already in english, you will have to get it translated by a certified translator. Also you will have to show proof of the translator's qualifications.

13. What should I put as my phone number? Should I use the number I currently have now but will not be using in about 3 weeks to a month (will be going to Pakistan for the rest of the process) or should I put the number that I have over there....which is activated and still working but if someone were to call in the next month they wouldn't be able to talk to me? What would be best.

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I would say that depends on when you intend to file your I-130. If you file it and then go to pakistan, maybe they won't call until after you get there. It just depends on how long it takes you to file your petition.

14. Where it asks about putting any other names you use....should I put my name after marriage (his last name) which I haven't officially changed it to yet but do use unofficially?

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If you have used this name on any forms of ID, any official government documents, utility bills, anything that leaves some sort of paper trail, then I would consider listing that name.

15. Should I fold the extra long pages of the doc's over to fit, would that be okay?

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Folding the documents should not be a problem. I too have several affidavits that are longer than even legal size paper!! However, I think they're more concerned with the contents than with the appearance. That being said, there is also something to be said for sending a packet that is organized, easy to read and navigate through.

16. Can I purchase any brown shipping packet and use that to ship to the USCIS or does it specifically have to be a fedex one or purchased from the UPS store? When I go to send it will I still have to purchase one from them anyways?

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Any shipping package should do. They are simply going to take it out of the shipping package anyway. However, I will defer to the more experienced persons on this forum for that answer. As far as I'm concerned, I'll just use one of the packages at the FedEx store.

any tips would be great....thank you guys so much for helping and being so kind.

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I hope I was able to answer some of your questions to your satisfaction. As with many things in life, GET A SECOND OPINION!! Use the wealth of knowledge of all the persons here who are willing to contribute!!

Welcome to VJ by the way! Check out the guides and the example forms by clicking one of the links at the top of the page!

Andy

[brnidokiegurl 0]

wow, want us to come do it for you, did you read any of the guides, in there it tells addresses, translation requirements etc start there study well, THEN come back with any last minute questions

[222halo 0]

wow, want us to come do it for you, did you read any of the guides, in there it tells addresses, translation requirements etc start there study well, THEN come back with any last minute questions

There's a difference between speaking your mind and choosing to be rude and unsympathetic to others... many people when they first start this process can get overwhelmed by the level of detail required to accurately fill out these forms and send the best evidence to present their case. I'm sure brnidokiegurl is unfamiliar with all of the features of this site. Nothing wrong with giving her the benefit of the doubt.

[222halo 0]

wow, want us to come do it for you, did you read any of the guides, in there it tells addresses, translation requirements etc start there study well, THEN come back with any last minute questions

There's a difference between speaking your mind and choosing to be rude and unsympathetic to others... many people when they first start this process can get overwhelmed by the level of detail required to accurately fill out these forms and send the best evidence to present their case. I'm sure brnidokiegurl is unfamiliar with all of the features of this site. Nothing wrong with giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Correction, I'm sure MumtazG38 is new to this site. Which would explain not having seen the guides yet...

[MumtazG38 1]

ok wow......ummmmm right, well actually I have read the guides several times and have also read post from people who did some things differently and apparently everything worked out fine for them.....so I guess I was looking more for opinions rather than straight up answers....sorry, should have mentioned that. I just have a habit of trying to fit EVERYTHING in even when it won't fit.....like all those questions, making it seem like I completely haven't a clue. I did read the guides and they DO answer a few of the questions...but as you can see there are plenty of questions that are more a mater of opinions then a matter of what is written in any specific guide. Hope I didn't annoy anyone....

And thank you Moosker for the link, but I do believe the guide you are referring to is for the K3....I'm not really sure if that would work the same. Seeing as they have to fill out and send in some different forms, that may also require them to send in some different supporting doc's....so IDK. But I'll go check it out now anyways.

Thanx Moosker, Andy and pushbrk for your answers....cleared up quite a bit. Just questions 6, 7 and 8 left I believe, and I don't think the guides can help me on these ones brnidokiegurl.

Edited January 21, 2009 by MumtazG38

[MumtazG38 1]

oh I just thought of it......could I possibly use an entry stamp or visa stamp on my passport as proof of an ongoing relationship alongside a copy of my ticket, I still have the copies of the tickets which list where I went and when I went and came back and everything....I'm not too sure about the boarding passes though...I'll have to look for those. But, if I can't find those....and am only capable of providing 3-5 pictures of our wedding photo shoot of us together, our civil wedding certificate, our 3 signed and stamped by the court affidavits stating that 2 were actually advocated at my wedding and 1 is the my father-in-law, a letter that he wrote to me in english....he sent it just for the heck of it...just asking how I am and telling me he loves me, and a few jokes and blah blah...and maybe added to that (for the whole co-mingling of financial resources thing) should I or shouldn't I add a copy of the receipt of the $700.00 my husband recently sent me?

Would all of this as evidence be enough....or....am I just plain doomed?

ohhh and I might be able to get a hold of a receipt for a few birthday presents I bought online and had sent to him on his birthday too....but if not would that be enough?

Edited January 21, 2009 by MumtazG38

[222halo 0]

oh I just thought of it......could I possibly use an entry stamp or visa stamp on my passport as proof of an ongoing relationship alongside a copy of my ticket, I still have the copies of the tickets which list where I went and when I went and came back and everything....I'm not too sure about the boarding passes though...I'll have to look for those. But, if I can't find those....and am only capable of providing 3-5 pictures of our wedding photo shoot of us together, our civil wedding certificate, our 3 signed and stamped by the court affidavits stating that 2 were actually advocated at my wedding and 1 is the my father-in-law, a letter that he wrote to me in english....he sent it just for the heck of it...just asking how I am and telling me he loves me, and a few jokes and blah blah...and maybe added to that (for the whole co-mingling of financial resources thing) should I or shouldn't I add a copy of the receipt of the $700.00 my husband recently sent me?

Would all of this as evidence be enough....or....am I just plain doomed?

ohhh and I might be able to get a hold of a receipt for a few birthday presents I bought online and had sent to him on his birthday too....but if not would that be enough?

Well, since you've read the guides, I would say use your common sense. The receipts for the birthday presents... probably not too useful. The passport visa stamp would be useful to bolster all the other travel information you have. I'd use it. All the photos of ur wedding and any other photos of the two of you, with the family, etc. are good. The letter from the father in-law is useful. I'm taking screen caps of my yahoo messenger archives, screen caps of me and my wife together on the web cams with chat next to them showing the date. Receipts for money sent are good as well, also, corresponding bank statements showing the withdrawal of the amount sent are useful too. Phone logs, obviously. Insurance records (health, dental, auto, home u name it) showing the beneficiary or showing both your names on the account etc etc, paperwork showing any joint ownership of assets, envelopes addressed to both of you at the same residence... you get the idea I think. Hope some of that helped spur your imagination!

You're doing well I'd say. My apologies for assuming you were new to the site.

Andy

[222halo 0]

ohhh and I might be able to get a hold of a receipt for a few birthday presents I bought online and had sent to him on his birthday too....but if not would that be enough?

Oh, wait, if u bought them online and the receipt shows the shipping address, then I take back what I said about these receipts not being too useful!

Sorry, I'm half asleep! haha

[222halo 0]

...but if not would that be enough?

My personal opinion... you can never have enough... too much is always preferable to not enough! Shove every possible thing you can think of that shows the connection between the two of you into that petition! I'm like you, I'm a little worried about whether I will have enough! I'm constantly trying to think of more things to add. I'll be filing my petition probably this weekend.

Good luck!

[MumtazG38 1]

All right then, well I've just printed out the invoice and requested the official receipt from the company...just in case. I also found a VERY detailed invoice from bodybuilding.com for a gift I had bought for him last year....it also states the shipping address as his and the billing as mine. So I believe that has definitely got to be as close to physical proof as I can get. I'm going to go look for the tickets and boarding pass stubs just now....this is so exciting for me. Finding all this stuff when all this time I was freaking out completely over the lack of proof I obviously THOUGHT I had....thanx Andy for the backup...lol.

[222halo 0]

Well, since you've read the guides, I would say use your common sense. The receipts for the birthday presents... probably not too useful. The passport visa stamp would be useful to bolster all the other travel information you have. I'd use it. All the photos of ur wedding and any other photos of the two of you, with the family, etc. are good. The letter from the father in-law is useful. I'm taking screen caps of my yahoo messenger archives, screen caps of me and my wife together on the web cams with chat next to them showing the date. Receipts for money sent are good as well, also, corresponding bank statements showing the withdrawal of the amount sent are useful too. Phone logs, obviously. Insurance records (health, dental, auto, home u name it) showing the beneficiary or showing both your names on the account etc etc, paperwork showing any joint ownership of assets, envelopes addressed to both of you at the same residence... you get the idea I think. Hope some of that helped spur your imagination!

You're doing well I'd say. My apologies for assuming you were new to the site.

Andy

Some more ideas: Wills, emergency contact information filed at your place of employment. In fact, ANY paperwork where you've listed him as your husband and any of his information like address, phone number etc would be useful too. Photocopies of any checks written and signed by one party to the other. Magazine subscriptions, web site subscriptions, if you use internet phone web sites, maybe they have logs of the numbers you've called, any paperwork that you have put your name on using your married name might be ok, heck, you might even consider asking for affidavits from friends who have knowledge of your relationship or who know you as using his last name instead of your maiden name.

Receipts for phone cards might also help. As an example, I've used a phone card exclusively to call my wife and it has the name of her country in its title. I went to the website where I renew my PIN and found that they've kept track of all my purchases and made that info available to me online. So I took a screen capture showing the numerous invoices with dates of purchase, etc and attached a note explaining the picture.

I'm going to have to start applying some of this to my own petition!

Andy

[222halo 0]

....thanx Andy for the backup...lol.

You're welcome!! We're all in the same proverbial boat! That's what this site is all about. If I hadn't found this site and met some of the fine people here, I'd be lost with all the details! So it's my pleasure to give back to the community that has helped me so much!

Cheers!

Andy