When during DCF process to provide evidence of relationship?

[wortu 1]

Hi everyone,

My simplified understanding of DCF:

1. Send i130 packet
2. Send DS-230 packet
3. Send "packet 3"
4. Interview

My question is, when during this process is one supposed to provide proof of the (spousal) relationship? All the instructions I've read (for Frankfurt, particularly http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/files/i130_instructions.pdf) don't ask for any sort of joint tenancy lease, photographs, etc. to be submitted with steps 1-3 or to be brought to the interview. Am I missing something? Should I be preparing a photo album and copy of my lease now to send with the i130 package?

Thanks

Edited July 24, 2013 by wortu

[The Mean Lady 604]

Hi everyone,

My simplified understanding of DCF:

1. Send i130 packet
2. Send DS-230 packet
3. Send "packet 3"
4. Interview

My question is, when during this process is one supposed to provide proof of the (spousal) relationship? All the instructions I've read (for Frankfurt, particularly http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/files/i130_instructions.pdf) don't ask for any sort of joint tenancy lease, photographs, etc. to be submitted with steps 1-3 or to be brought to the interview. Am I missing something? Should I be preparing a photo album and copy of my lease now to send with the i130 package?

Thanks

It's in the actual I-130 instructions that you supply that information with the I-130.

[wortu 1]

Thanks for the quick reply. In the meantime I found a different Frankfurt-specific checklist (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/frankfurt/9318/consular_pdf/I130%20Instructions%20and%20Checklist.pdf) that does tell you to submit some evidence: "...you may also wish to submit additional evidence related to the bona fides of the marriage...."

[lost_at_sea 995]

It appears to vary by country. Other than our marriage certificate, we provided zero relationship evidence to London. London expressly asks for certain documents, and relationship evidences are not included.

Does Frankfurt provide a document checklist?

[mindthegap 2,599]

Never- unless they ask for it (in London anyway).

One of the many advantages of DCF. Go by the DCF checklist and send what they ask for.

[Confusedtinybird 41]

Hi everyone,

My simplified understanding of DCF:

1. Send i130 packet
2. Send DS-230 packet
3. Send "packet 3"
4. Interview

My question is, when during this process is one supposed to provide proof of the (spousal) relationship? All the instructions I've read (for Frankfurt, particularly http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/files/i130_instructions.pdf) don't ask for any sort of joint tenancy lease, photographs, etc. to be submitted with steps 1-3 or to be brought to the interview. Am I missing something? Should I be preparing a photo album and copy of my lease now to send with the i130 package?

Thanks

Maybe ask in this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/436253-dcf-in-frankfurt-2013/

DCF in Frankfurt. It's a couple rows down from this one on the DCF page.

It might also be helpful to you.

[wortu 1]

Trouble is, there are two checklists that I've found online. One doesn't mention evidence at all (http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/files/i130_instructions.pdf). The other (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/frankfurt/9318/consular_pdf/I130%20Instructions%20and%20Checklist.pdf) indicates that it's optional.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Maybe you should just submit some evidence with your I-130 to be safe?

It's not going to HURT you.

I don't see the issue.

[LauraDP 10]

Trouble is, there are two checklists that I've found online. One doesn't mention evidence at all (http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/files/i130_instructions.pdf). The other (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/frankfurt/9318/consular_pdf/I130%20Instructions%20and%20Checklist.pdf) indicates that it's optional.

It was not necessary to submit any evidence beyond the marriage certificate (and in the case of our sons, birth certificates) when doing DCF through the London Embassy but I see it must vary according to each Embassy. Since you have found two different sets of instructions, I would advise sending the optional documentation. If they don't need it then no harm has been done in sending it but it is better to err on the side of caution just in case they do require it.

Best wishes

Laura