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[GhaleonEME 1]

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post here. Thank you in advance for this great resource.

I am pulling together my application materials for a Fiance visa and I am wondering how important it is that I provide written exchanges (chats/letters/emails) as proof of our ongoing relationship. We have been together for three years. Here is the evidence that I plan on submitting with the application.

-Pictures of us together and with one another's families

-A copy of the lease with both of our names on it

-plane tickets and passport stamps documenting my trips to Japan and her trips to America

-Skype records showing daily phone conversations over the last two years

-A screen-grab of my Facebook announcement of our engagement with over 100 "likes" and comments.

-A copy of the engagement ring receipt.

Now, in addition to the above, I could also provide emails, chats, and letters that we have exchanged over the years. The problem here is that these are all in Japanese and, while I could translate them myself, I do not want to invest the time and money in having a professional do it unless it is absolutely necessary.

Thank you! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Rachel & Tom 9]

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post here. Thank you in advance for this great resource.

I am pulling together my application materials for a Fiance visa and I am wondering how important it is that I provide written exchanges (chats/letters/emails) as proof of our ongoing relationship. We have been together for three years. Here is the evidence that I plan on submitting with the application.

-Pictures of us together and with one another's families

-A copy of the lease with both of our names on it

-plane tickets and passport stamps documenting my trips to Japan and her trips to America

-Skype records showing daily phone conversations over the last two years

-A screen-grab of my Facebook announcement of our engagement with over 100 "likes" and comments.

-A copy of the engagement ring receipt.

Now, in addition to the above, I could also provide emails, chats, and letters that we have exchanged over the years. The problem here is that these are all in Japanese and, while I could translate them myself, I do not want to invest the time and money in having a professional do it unless it is absolutely necessary.

Thank you! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I don’t think you would have to translate the letters and chats really, but you do need to send them in when you send your packet... the evidence the better is how I was told to put our packet together… You don’t have to send originals in just copies of the cards and letters you have…

Also I would get letters from your parents and his parents and your friends and family members saying they are happy for you and blah blah blah… also a letter or receipt from where you plan to have your wedding is good too, or from the pastor who will do the ceremony.

You have to prove you are in a relationship so really you are guilty till proven innocent kind of, but the embassy just wants to make sure you are in a legitimate relationship with your fiancé… My lawyer told us the more stuff we have to send to immigration the better our chances are of getting approved… And we did get approved so I guess what she said worked for us …

Good Luck =)

[GhaleonEME 1]

I don’t think you would have to translate the letters and chats really, but you do need to send them in when you send your packet... the evidence the better is how I was told to put our packet together… You don’t have to send originals in just copies of the cards and letters you have…

Also I would get letters from your parents and his parents and your friends and family members saying they are happy for you and blah blah blah… also a letter or receipt from where you plan to have your wedding is good too, or from the pastor who will do the ceremony.

You have to prove you are in a relationship so really you are guilty till proven innocent kind of, but the embassy just wants to make sure you are in a legitimate relationship with your fiancé… My lawyer told us the more stuff we have to send to immigration the better our chances are of getting approved… And we did get approved so I guess what she said worked for us …

Good Luck =)

Excellent, thank you for your advice.