what else, k1:-)

[oceanshark 2]

we continue to get our k1 petition as tight as possible.we now have a very clear, consise letter [thanks to my mother being on board:-)]from the minister at her church who i spoke to about marrying us:-) she has written a letter for us that states she will marry us withing 90 days of liu's arrival in the usa! how great is that??? it has to help "prove" an existence of a "real" relationship? any thoughts?thanks again....todd

[Anh map 2,098]

Proving the relationship is showing how it developed and how you interact with each other. Not letters from people that do not know your fiancee. This is not meant as an attack on you or your minister.

Look at it from the CO's perspective (soneone that reviews petitions for a living and has to be able to defend their decision) and make the strongest case possible.

[Ryan H 3,834]

we continue to get our k1 petition as tight as possible.we now have a very clear, consise letter [thanks to my mother being on board:-)]from the minister at her church who i spoke to about marrying us:-) she has written a letter for us that states she will marry us withing 90 days of liu's arrival in the usa! how great is that??? it has to help "prove" an existence of a "real" relationship? any thoughts?thanks again....todd

What that proves is that you have made wedding plans.

Proving the relationship is showing how it developed and how you interact with each other. Not letters from people that do not know your fiancee. This is not meant as an attack on you or your minister.

Look at it from the CO's perspective (soneone that reviews petitions for a living and has to be able to defend their decision) and make the strongest case possible.

I agree 100%. While showing that you have made wedding plans is a positive, the real proof of the relationship comes from what Anh map stated above.

Best wishes to you both!

[garfield529 47]

Look at it from the CO's perspective (soneone that reviews petitions for a living and has to be able to defend their decision) and make the strongest case possible.

Absolutely seconded, it would be quite easy to have letters of support from family that are fraudulent and this is what a CO is looking for. You need your letters of intent(from both partners), along with your EOR and your front-loaded evidence. As long as you have no other red flags you should be fine. From my experience talking to others who have gone through GUZ, these are the main issues that kill a visa petition at GUZ:

1. Scant file, unorganized and lacking information.

2. Unprepared fiance(e), who is unable to answer questions about the relationship.

3. Facts regarding your case that were hidden by the petitioner (such as having 3 previous marriages and not disclosing them...hey, it happens).

4. Issues with the beneficiary (CCP, prior visa petitions, ect.)

I am sure more could be added to this list, but these are my observations. Good luck!

[oceanshark 2]

garfield! i just saw your quote about the squat toliet!:-) so true!....todd

[baron555 934]

we continue to get our k1 petition as tight as possible.we now have a very clear, consise letter [thanks to my mother being on board:-)]from the minister at her church who i spoke to about marrying us:-) she has written a letter for us that states she will marry us withing 90 days of liu's arrival in the usa! how great is that??? it has to help "prove" an existence of a "real" relationship? any thoughts?thanks again....todd

I agree with the others......not good evidence at all, about the nature and extent and validity of your relationship.