RFE Proof of meeting

[atabs01 0]

Ok guys I really need your feedback. After six months of waiting we finally got an RFE. I had hired a lawyer to help me out with this process. He never mentioned that I was to send supporting evidence we had met, and we got an rfe.Technically we would have been approved if everything was done right.I have gathered a ton of evidence showing that we have met together and we even have a daughter. My lawyer right now, only wants to submit my boarding pass and travel information from when I travelled in Dec 2010. I also have my itinerary and visa information for my trip in 2011. All of which are within the two year timeframe. He also DOES NOT want to include PICTURES we took together, as well as letters of Intent we both have written. All he wants to include in the rfe is my travel info and visa for 2010, some emails between us, and he is also going to write a letter addressing our circumstance.I am skeptical of this. I do not want my petition to get denied for not showing enough evidence. The rfe mentions that we have to submit primary evidence(travel tickets, boarding pass, visa stamps) and are not required but not limited to submit secondary evidence(pictures, affidavits, hotel receipts etc). I need you guys advice before I make a stupid move.What shoudl I do?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Ok guys I really need your feedback. After six months of waiting we finally got an RFE. I had hired a lawyer to help me out with this process. He never mentioned that I was to send supporting evidence we had met, and we got an rfe.Technically we would have been approved if everything was done right.I have gathered a ton of evidence showing that we have met together and we even have a daughter. My lawyer right now, only wants to submit my boarding pass and travel information from when I travelled in Dec 2010. I also have my itinerary and visa information for my trip in 2011. All of which are within the two year timeframe. He also DOES NOT want to include PICTURES we took together, as well as letters of Intent we both have written. All he wants to include in the rfe is my travel info and visa for 2010, some emails between us, and he is also going to write a letter addressing our circumstance.I am skeptical of this. I do not want my petition to get denied for not showing enough evidence. The rfe mentions that we have to submit primary evidence(travel tickets, boarding pass, visa stamps) and are not required but not limited to submit secondary evidence(pictures, affidavits, hotel receipts etc). I need you guys advice before I make a stupid move.What shoudl I do?

Welcome to the forum.

The Guides state very well what evidence is necessary to bolster your claim of relationship:

"Documentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship:

Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum, but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an RFE. Additionally, please note that providing proof of your ongoing and genuine relationship in this package may benefit you by allowing the consulate to have access to this information prior to them formally contacting the non US Citizen fiance. Many high risk consulates approach cases with a skeptical eye and providing this information early on in the original I-129F package will help them in their preliminary review of your case.

1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file.

2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a company such as kodakgallery.com. You can also make duplicates of photo's at your local photo store (Walgreeens, CVS, etc). Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back.

3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)"

Good luck on your visa journey.

[kzielu 1,149]

Fire the lawyer.

[hamigirl710 112]

Fire the lawyer.

I feel since you are paying him that he should include any proof you want to send.

[kori 1]

I don't know how it goes when using a lawyer but i think you should include all what you feel like will help ESPECIALLY pics.Better be safe than sorry.As for me,we filed without lawyer and had 2 RFEs for another reason.it was because we failed to do what i just adviced you...

[aws&ndd 103]

Fire the lawyer.

Couldn't have said it better. YOU are responsible for the RFE, YOU are responsible for whatever evidence they receive in response to the RFE and if it isn't good enough YOU are the one to face the consequences. You need to do what is best for you, and get rid of that lawyer who doesn't seem to have your interests in mind. I recommend sending as much evidence as you can INCLUDING photos, to satisfy the requirements of the RFE.