Proof of relationship for interview??

[k1visaapproved 10]

I would highly appreciate if someone could suggest :

I collected 2-3 pages of fb chat and skype chat/calls (each) for the last 4 months, since the filing date!

Is that enough, or do I need to print some more? How many pages of evidence did you guys take for the interview?

Also, do I need to take the original tickets and receipts for the interview or the scanned copies are enough?

[TBoneTX 45,267]

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[dylanforseth 3]

We included all of our past itineraries, photos of us together with date stamps, etc., thats all we included. We didn't include any Skype calls, calls, etc., I believe they're more interested in seeing that you guys have a bonafide relationship and that you have met in person at least once.

[k1visaapproved 10]

Hey thanks a lot for replying!

I got photos but don't have date stamps on them. I got the tickets and hotel receipts, itineraries too.

[k1visaapproved 10]

Also, we wouldn't be eligible to file a k1 if we hadn't met atleast once before. We have already proved that by submitting photos and tickets while filing for the petition.

Right now, for the interview they need the evidence for an ONGOING relationship that is AFTER the filing, to verify if we are still in a relationship and that can be proved by calls, chats, letters and stuff. Not saying photos are not the part of it, but I think now at the interview they will look at if we are still in a relationship and we still are interested in getting married!

Oh well thanks for replying anyway!

[NuZayetsPogodi 117]

It depends on how strict your embassy is. What you said sounds fine -- I'd include everything you have, but you really don't need a thick packet of paper at the embassy. I don't even think my fiance took our chat logs since we submitted our petition because we were together for 3 months this summer. He took 20 pictures of us (take a variety -- at home, in public, close up, silly, loving, smiling, neutral, etc). He also took a huge ziplock bag of all our receipts (groceries, hotel, apartment rent payments, amusement park, etc). The CO only cared about the pictures, though, and he studied them VERY carefully.

It's important to take new, updated statements of intent to marry.

As I understand - except in really tough embassies - the proof of relationship will be in your face, your voice, your reaction to the CO's questions. They can tell if your relationship is bonafide or not. The USCIS can only go off what you put down on paper. Paper evidence is still important, but the CO is more interested in what you can't easily put down on paper. However, if your embassy is considered really tough or you're from a high fraud country, bring everything and the kitchen sink!

I hope that makes sense!

Also, we wouldn't be eligible to file a k1 if we hadn't met atleast once before. We have already proved that by submitting photos and tickets while filing for the petition.

Right now, for the interview they need the evidence for an ONGOING relationship that is AFTER the filing, to verify if we are still in a relationship and that can be proved by calls, chats, letters and stuff. Not saying photos are not the part of it, but I think now at the interview they will look at if we are still in a relationship and we still are interested in getting married!

Oh well thanks for replying anyway!

[evalili 10]

I believe you should add photos. otherwise you'll be all set. I'm preparing too, so photos are a plus.

[k1visaapproved 10]

It depends on how strict your embassy is. What you said sounds fine -- I'd include everything you have, but you really don't need a thick packet of paper at the embassy. I don't even think my fiance took our chat logs since we submitted our petition because we were together for 3 months this summer. He took 20 pictures of us (take a variety -- at home, in public, close up, silly, loving, smiling, neutral, etc). He also took a huge ziplock bag of all our receipts (groceries, hotel, apartment rent payments, amusement park, etc). The CO only cared about the pictures, though, and he studied them VERY carefully.

It's important to take new, updated statements of intent to marry.

As I understand - except in really tough embassies - the proof of relationship will be in your face, your voice, your reaction to the CO's questions. They can tell if your relationship is bonafide or not. The USCIS can only go off what you put down on paper. Paper evidence is still important, but the CO is more interested in what you can't easily put down on paper. However, if your embassy is considered really tough or you're from a high fraud country, bring everything and the kitchen sink!

I hope that makes sense!

Thank you so much. Yes it totally makes sense!

I think I have got all of the proofs thanks for helping me figuring this out!

I believe you should add photos. otherwise you'll be all set. I'm preparing too, so photos are a plus.

Yes thanks hun! I got my photos ready too

Really appreciate your help

[millefleur 5,046]

It depends on how strict your embassy is. What you said sounds fine -- I'd include everything you have, but you really don't need a thick packet of paper at the embassy. I don't even think my fiance took our chat logs since we submitted our petition because we were together for 3 months this summer. He took 20 pictures of us (take a variety -- at home, in public, close up, silly, loving, smiling, neutral, etc). He also took a huge ziplock bag of all our receipts (groceries, hotel, apartment rent payments, amusement park, etc). The CO only cared about the pictures, though, and he studied them VERY carefully.

Curious about the ziplock bag of receipts. Was it organized in any way? Labelled? Translated? Was it even necessary? I'm asking because I've got a bunch of random receipts floating around from my wedding (all in Russian) and I'm wondering if it's even worth bringing these in. If so, shouldn't they be organized somehow otherwise how are the COs supposed to know what they were for? Thanks!

[abhi_meli 150]

Get your pics ready.They will not have time to go over the chat records.Hope you front loaded your I129 f with sufficient proof of a bonafide relationship.If they need more evidence then they will ask you to submit after the interview and only then they will issue the visa.The outcome of the Interview is pretty much decided before they meet you at the Interview.Best of luck.

[k1visaapproved 10]

Get your pics ready.They will not have time to go over the chat records.Hope you front loaded your I129 f with sufficient proof of a bonafide relationship.If they need more evidence then they will ask you to submit after the interview and only then they will issue the visa.The outcome of the Interview is pretty much decided before they meet you at the Interview.Best of luck.

Yep, all the pictures are ready to be taken to the interview!

And yes, my petition was front loaded with all the evidence so I think I am good to go

Thanks for helping out!