I don't see where "proof of ongoing relationship" is required

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The idea of "front-loading" comes from the fact that a CO is not required to look at any evidence that you give them at the interview. They are required to view the evidence in the petition, however. So the idea is to include information that is not strictly required at that stage to "force" them to see evidence that strengthens your case.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

The idea of "front-loading" comes from the fact that a CO is not required to look at any evidence that you give them at the interview. They are required to view the evidence in the petition, however. So the idea is to include information that is not strictly required at that stage to "force" them to see evidence that strengthens your case.

Great explanation Harpa

[I love San Diego 18]

Ok everyone, thank you for all the input. Now I have a more complete idea of the reasons behind front-loading and I will definitely do it.

When I think about how I have to convince some person that my relationship is true, causing a lot of stress for my fiance and I, I can't help but feel angry that illegal aliens are seemingly welcomed with open arms. It is ridiculous. They make it difficult for the kind of people we want to migrate, but make it very easy for people who are almost guaranteed to become wards of the state to enter. I don't get it.

[ISLANDBOY 21]

Thanks... I hope we'll be ok.

make sure to include your letter of intent to marry in 90days. from both you and her, it must be signed.

[patem 2]

yes OP you are right, proof of ongoing relationship is not asked, the only requirement is you two have met in the last 2 years. i do think that some is overdoing this and sent in 200 pages of skype or facebook chat etc.....you can have something ready when you have your interview if you like. i only sent in a few pictures and 2 boarding passes that we travelled together, no emails, no chat logs etc did not get a RFE nor did they ask for anything at any stage of the process.

good luck

[David & Diana R 1,005]

yes OP you are right, proof of ongoing relationship is not asked, the only requirement is you two have met in the last 2 years. i do think that some is overdoing this and sent in 200 pages of skype or facebook chat etc.....you can have something ready when you have your interview if you like. i only sent in a few pictures and 2 boarding passes that we travelled together, no emails, no chat logs etc did not get a RFE nor did they ask for anything at any stage of the process.

good luck

I agree, this is good advice. Some people overdo this to the extreme of sending photo albums, hundreds of pages of chat logs, and all kinds of excessive stuff. Don't send so much that the person looking at your file gets overwhelmed with too much information. Use the guides provided on VJ. They are helpful. I also attended my wife's interview and I believe that helped us as the CO asked me more questions than they did her. The CO was gald I was there to answer questions. Good luck.

[I love San Diego 18]

I agree, this is good advice. Some people overdo this to the extreme of sending photo albums, hundreds of pages of chat logs, and all kinds of excessive stuff. Don't send so much that the person looking at your file gets overwhelmed with too much information. Use the guides provided on VJ. They are helpful. I also attended my wife's interview and I believe that helped us as the CO asked me more questions than they did her. The CO was gald I was there to answer questions. Good luck.

They let you go into the interview room?? I wonder if it is different for different consulates. It was my understanding that in Guangzhou I would not be allowed to go into the interview. Everything I read said I had to wait outside all day

Perhaps each country/consulate is different.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

They let you go into the interview room?? I wonder if it is different for different consulates. It was my understanding that in Guangzhou I would not be allowed to go into the interview. Everything I read said I had to wait outside all day

Perhaps each country/consulate is different.

I'm sorry my wife's interview was in Philippines. They allow US citizens to accompany spouse into embassy and to sit with spouse during interview. The CO even swore me in. China might be different. Why it would be different I don't know because once in the embassy you are on US soil. (US Embassy) But I have heard that there are different rules for different countries.

David