Facebook comments/replies ok?

[byebye 1]

After we got married, many of our friends and family commented on our photos...could we print these our off facebook and submit as part of evidence for bonafide marriage? just to show that our marriage happened and comments from our famiy and friends, thanks!!

[Ryan H 3,812]

Acould we print these our off facebook and submit as part of evidence for bonafide marriage?

Yes

[VanessaTony 3,567]

After we got married, many of our friends and family commented on our photos...could we print these our off facebook and submit as part of evidence for bonafide marriage? just to show that our marriage happened and comments from our famiy and friends, thanks!!

Yep. I included a "wall to wall" when that was available (not anymore now it's "show friendship") showing the chats between tony and I over time. Never had a problem with that. Great idea! I might steal that one for ROC if that's okay I'm definitely going to do the "show friendship" thing. And also maybe print his wall where my family members have said stuff and also MSN chats with my mum/siblings/friends about Tony. Certainly can't hurt!

Edited September 18, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[Juan & Nan 12]

After we got married, many of our friends and family commented on our photos...could we print these our off facebook and submit as part of evidence for bonafide marriage? just to show that our marriage happened and comments from our famiy and friends, thanks!!

Yes, evidence is good

[Barbara J 115]

Yep. I included a "wall to wall" when that was available (not anymore now it's "show friendship") showing the chats between tony and I over time. Never had a problem with that. Great idea! I might steal that one for ROC if that's okay I'm definitely going to do the "show friendship" thing. And also maybe print his wall where my family members have said stuff and also MSN chats with my mum/siblings/friends about Tony. Certainly can't hurt!

Yeah me too Vanessa as we have some great comments on our wedding pics and holiday pics as well. I never though of this for next year either.

[byebye 1]

Thanks guys!! this makes us feel so good!! i got to thinking, why not? all of our family and friends posted alot!! commenting on our wedding and wedding pics and all...i will make copies of the wall to wall comments of it all and submit!! i hope this will help for everyone too on here as evidence, especially since this is the day and age of "FACEBOOK"!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT AND HELP AS ALWYS, RAHEL

[Anh map 2,098]

After we got married, many of our friends and family commented on our photos...could we print these our off facebook and submit as part of evidence for bonafide marriage? just to show that our marriage happened and comments from our famiy and friends, thanks!!

It's not evidence that there was an actual wedding ceremony that is important. The marriage certificate is proof that the wedding occurred.

It is evidence of co-mingling of lives that is important. A circle of friends demonstrating awareness of the two persons living as a married couple is one piece of the evidence pie that ought to be presented. Financial co-mingling is what is examined more closely when determining a bona fide relationship.

[evelyn1140 18]

It's not evidence that there was an actual wedding ceremony that is important. The marriage certificate is proof that the wedding occurred.

It is evidence of co-mingling of lives that is important. A circle of friends demonstrating awareness of the two persons living as a married couple is one piece of the evidence pie that ought to be presented. Financial co-mingling is what is examined more closely when determining a bona fide relationship.

I will do so... thanks for the idea

[Lovemad 7]

Good idea, thanks. We'll keep this in mind for later in our Visa Journey.

[Egypt's Heart 6]

Good idea, thanks. We'll keep this in mind for later in our Visa Journey.

Yes that is a good idea, we did that also, and showed printed screen shots of out congrats from friends. We also took pics to show that his family was on my FB page as my family, aunts, nieces, nephews, etc to show his family knows of marriage. I also enclosed chats with his family to show we communicate, as Egypt can be a tough place to interview, and with the closeness of family there, We do have pics of our wedding reception with some family and friends. It cant hurt....... We also enclosed a copy of out joint bank account in Egypt.

Best wishes in your journey.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Egypt's Heart

[byebye 1]

It's not evidence that there was an actual wedding ceremony that is important. The marriage certificate is proof that the wedding occurred.

It is evidence of co-mingling of lives that is important. A circle of friends demonstrating awareness of the two persons living as a married couple is one piece of the evidence pie that ought to be presented. Financial co-mingling is what is examined more closely when determining a bona fide relationship.

[byebye 1]

Thanks for the clarification, we do have our marriage certificate to show our marriage did occur legally in Ethiopia, the facebook comments and replys I wanted to add just to show awareness of our marriage from family and friends (just to show co mingling), but since we got married on 9/1/11, we haven't opened up a bank account together yet, is this going to hurt us? I've sent my husband money via western union, but thats it...we intend on getting a joint bank account in the future but for now, we wanted to submit our I-130 with wht we currently have to get it going...any other tips? we appreciate the help, thanks!!

[Egypt's Heart 6]

Thanks for the clarification, we do have our marriage certificate to show our marriage did occur legally in Ethiopia, the facebook comments and replys I wanted to add just to show awareness of our marriage from family and friends (just to show co mingling), but since we got married on 9/1/11, we haven't opened up a bank account together yet, is this going to hurt us? I've sent my husband money via western union, but thats it...we intend on getting a joint bank account in the future but for now, we wanted to submit our I-130 with wht we currently have to get it going...any other tips? we appreciate the help, thanks!!

You should have at least ONE of the items mentioned here:

Note: Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage

The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or

2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or

3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or

4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or

5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or

6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

[byebye 1]

It's not evidence that there was an actual wedding ceremony that is important. The marriage certificate is proof that the wedding occurred.

It is evidence of co-mingling of lives that is important. A circle of friends demonstrating awareness of the two persons living as a married couple is one piece of the evidence pie that ought to be presented. Financial co-mingling is what is examined more closely when determining a bona fide relationship.

[Egypt's Heart 6]

Oh by the way, your profile shows K1, that is the ficance' visa, your applying for a CR-1 visa, the marriage visa.