I-130 Attachment of Western Union Receipts

[FoundNanning 0]

I am submitting a 'front loaded' I-130 within the next week. My question regards Western Union receipts. I have known my wife for 4 years, and over that time have sent her several thousand dollars. I plan to attach the Western Union receipts to my I-130 as further proof of 'ongoing relationship' and 'co-mingling of finances'. However, I have one concern:

I live with my disabled Mom, and have not worked over the last three years, as I have stayed at home to take care of her. So, I will not be filing income tax returns or assets later on. My Mom has income/assets well over the poverty guidelines, and will be my co-sponsor.

Will the fact that I have sent money while not working create some kind of a 'red flag', or will they not care (maybe the'y'll see it as a positive?) since it is only my Moms income/assets that will be counted towards sponsorship?

Edited June 22, 2011 by LeonS

[LBeachey 45]

Sending money to your wife or fiance can be considered a red flag by Guangzhou. However, every case is different and hopefully you have other evidence to prove your 'bona fide' relationship. How many times have you been to visit her and how were those trips paid for?

[FoundNanning 0]

Visited 8 times for 2-3 weeks each time. Mom paid for the trips. I have the "usual" supporting evidence; the 8 aforementioned trips, pictures, affidavits, gift receipts.

So, what's the consensus? Send the western union receipts or not?

[Darnell 8,478]

For a Spousal Visa (Not Fiance) - show the western union receipts - it's great fodder for the bonafide relationship bits.