Fiance Visiting for Christmas, How to word letter

[MairzyDoats 0]

Hello all!

My fiance is visiting me for Christmas and he's going to bring letters from his job and such just in case he needs to prove that he has strong ties to England and is just visiting and absolutely intending to go home. I want to send him a letter to bring just in case, as I've read other people on here recommend. Is there a best way to word this letter? The basic content is me promising not to hinder his return etc. Should it be hand written or typed and signed/dated? Would a couple of sentences suffice?

Thank you!

[KarenCee 3]

I don't frequent the K1 forum like I used to so I had no idea people were recommending that the USC fiancé(e) write a letter to this effect. If he has strong ties to his country and the POE accepts it, there shouldn't be a problem with him visiting and returning. Job letter, when he has to return to work, mortgage or lease, that sort of thing is usually strong ties. If you want to write a letter then I'm sure it's ok...just never heard of it. Typed maybe. Maybe notarized? Just a thought.

[kitkat1 5]

I can't imagine a letter from you would actually hold any weight. He needs to prove his intent to return based on the things the IO looks for - ties to his country, money in the bank, residence, job, etc.

[MPGGPM 0]

Hello all!

My fiance is visiting me for Christmas and he's going to bring letters from his job and such just in case he needs to prove that he has strong ties to England and is just visiting and absolutely intending to go home. I want to send him a letter to bring just in case, as I've read other people on here recommend. Is there a best way to word this letter? The basic content is me promising not to hinder his return etc. Should it be hand written or typed and signed/dated? Would a couple of sentences suffice?

Thank you!

I think a letter would only go so far.

My wife has traveled to see me 3 times so far during our cr-1 process. I really believe the most important thing during travel is how the person who is visiting "presents" themselves, and how well they are able to "convince" (which is a better word than "prove"...since there is NO real way to prove a person won't stay, and no strict guidlines on what you should or shouldn't bring) .............the people at the POE they won't stay. What works for one visitor, may not work for another. I think , of course it is a good idea to have whatever documents you can bring, but bottom line is, anyone could bring documents such as bank statements, rental agreements, the letter you describe , etc....and still remain in the USA and never go back.

The people at the POE know this, and so I still firmly believe it is how a person carries themselves etc......that really matters the most.

I would tell your spouse to be calm, don't say more than necessary, and try to be as relaxed as possible etc..

Each time my wife has visited, they have never asked her to show anything. Only asked a few questions , and that was it.

So.....if you want to write the letter....may not be a bad idea, but don't expect it to carry as much weight as other factors involved.

[PlatyPius 5]

Yeah....I can't imagine that a letter from you would do any good at all.

[Mags 112]

I went over twice during the K-1 process. Took a letter from my employer confirming that I was taking X amount of holiday leave and was still in employment with them, a mortgage statement, a couple of recent utility bills etc.

I didn't take a letter from my fiance. IMO that would be a waste of your time. Anyone could have written that letter (unless it is notarized) and even then there is no proof that the contents of the letter are true...

[MairzyDoats 0]

Thanks for the advice...I may send it to him just in case but hoping he won't need it. He will have the employer letter and a letter from his church showing that he's in an ongoing RCIA course which doesn't end until next May, plus a letter from landlord but that's about it. I'll tell him what you said, just stay calm:) It's a very stressful time -- we just want to be together for Christmas. The Visa hotline people weren't any help at all -- I got more info from here than from the guy I spoke with on the phone.

by the way the cat pictures are CUTE! I wish I could have a cat that would make me a cookie, even if he "eated" it.

[Mags 112]

Thanks for the advice...I may send it to him just in case but hoping he won't need it. He will have the employer letter and a letter from his church showing that he's in an ongoing RCIA course which doesn't end until next May, plus a letter from landlord but that's about it. I'll tell him what you said, just stay calm:) It's a very stressful time -- we just want to be together for Christmas. The Visa hotline people weren't any help at all -- I got more info from here than from the guy I spoke with on the phone.

by the way the cat pictures are CUTE! I wish I could have a cat that would make me a cookie, even if he "eated" it.

Yeah that cat sure is a cutie!

When I came over to the USA I went by the rule the more proof the better. But, in my case, they didn't ask for anything. Just stamped my passport and waved me through.

But, people do get asked for evidence quite regularly, so the more they can bring the merrier I guess! If he has a couple of recent utility bills and a bank statement, that might help bulk up his evidence too.

Good luck!