providing more relationship evidence with DS 230

[Andrew_Qin 0]

The Electronic Processing guidelines from Vjwiki suggests that more relationship information can be submitted with the DS 230 form. It then refers to I-130 instruction 1a as evidence to this. I can't find any reference 1a or anything that suggests how to do this in the I-130 instructions. Since my I-130 application was filed shortly after our marriage, I provided very little relationship substantiation. Now, since I've got a ton of it, I would like to include it if possible along with the DS-230. Any advice on this will be appreciated.

[Darnell 8,479]

Here's my list for an example - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218775&st=0&p=3324240&hl=Rusticentry3324240

and here's BlueWolf's method for inserting all with the DS-230 submittal - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/267559-usa-is-now-arizona/page__view__findpost__p__4100571

[Andrew_Qin 0]

That's exactly what I need to know. Thanks for the advice.

[Abu and Li Li 0]

Hello,

So all the information, saved papers, images, trips and all my evidence of relationship that I have, but did not have at the time of submitting my I-130 application is useless? The VO only looks at what was submitted almost a year ago with my I-130 application? My fiancees interview is in 10 days, have prepared all our Continuing Evidence, EOR, so much stuff -- totally accurate, and I am getting the feeling there is no pre-screening to show the VO of our EOR since my I-130 application?? Sorry for my frustration, but we did not send in any of this with our DS-230 last month...

[Loueikun 5]

When the time comes to do the DS-230, can I even front load via US mail? if I dont go the electronic route?

I front-loaded a lot on my I-130 last week already.

[Ryan H 3,819]

When the time comes to do the DS-230, can I even front load via US mail? if I dont go the electronic route?

Yes.

[Ryan H 3,819]

Hello,

So all the information, saved papers, images, trips and all my evidence of relationship that I have, but did not have at the time of submitting my I-130 application is useless? The VO only looks at what was submitted almost a year ago with my I-130 application? My fiancees interview is in 10 days, have prepared all our Continuing Evidence, EOR, so much stuff -- totally accurate, and I am getting the feeling there is no pre-screening to show the VO of our EOR since my I-130 application?? Sorry for my frustration, but we did not send in any of this with our DS-230 last month...

What exactly are you filing for? You wrote you submitted a I-130 but your information says you filed for a K1 and you speak of your fiancee. I'm guessing you filed a I-129F.

Your fiancee can try to include the extra items when she goes to the Consulate the day before her interview for intake of official documents that are asked for (she will have a list). From what I have seen others post, Consular Officers more often than not will A) not ask to see what someone is carrying with them and B) if you try to give it to them unasked, they will not take it.

Edited April 16, 2011 by Ryan H

[Darnell 8,479]

the trick is to have as much in the casefile when it's opened at GUZ IV, prior to interview day. This gives a VO time to READ what's in there.

Bleuawolf's technique works. But it's focused on evidence inclusion on the DS-230 submittal for IR-1/CR-1 visas - I am clueless about to 'add more' for a K-1 visa/I-129F petition.

ABU - I assume she is applying for a K-1 visa - the technique is totally different, forms are different.

[Andrew_Qin 0]

Front loading the DS 230's the way to go, especially if you've not had much evidence to submit with the I-130 application. I wonder, however, what and how much to front load? I've got photos, affidavits, joint bank and insurance statements, hand-crafted ecards and a ton of other stuff. I wouldn't want to overload them with an overabundance of documents (or, maybe that shouldn't be a concern?). Any advice on what would be the most appropriate/effective documents to front load? Thanks.