Pictures only - sufficient for proof of relationship ?

[Olichka 186]

I am making a collage of me and my fiance, I have 30 pictures right now, dated from 2015-2017.  I haven't attached any conversations/call logs..do you think this will be an issue and make the officer think that we don't communicate ?

Edited March 18, 2018 by Olichka

[Alabamak1 688]

2 minutes ago, Olichka said:

I am making a collage of me and my fiance, I have 30 pictures right now, dated from 2015-2017.  I haven't attached any conversations/call logs..do you think this will be an issue and make the officer think that we don't communicate ?

its the difference of types of ongoing relationships that count. not the amount. select the best ones. 30 pictures is overkill. 5 or 10 is enough. call logs and text messages and social media from facebook etc do the trick

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

The old saying  "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" applies here. You should include several types of evidence if you have them.  You don't need 30 pictures.  Many people use only 3 or 4.  Chat logs, phone call logs, cards, letters, etc. are pieces of evidence most people use.

Edited March 18, 2018 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

Make sure you include evidence that you have met face to face within the last 2 years.

[Olichka 186]

3 hours ago, missileman said:

As the old saying  "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" applies here. You should include several types of evidence if you have them.  You don't need 30 pictures.  Many people use only 3 or 4.  Chat logs, phone call logs, cards, letters, etc. are pieces of evidence most people use.

I know 30 sounds crazy  They filled 5 pages, each page is double sided and has a couple pictures on each side. I showed  graduation, a wedding we attended, engagement, and both of our birthdays. I don't know why I am putting in SO many pictures :/ 

[Jeff_9802 121]

10 minutes ago, missileman said:

The old saying  "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" applies here. You should include several types of evidence if you have them.  You don't need 30 pictures.  Many people use only 3 or 4.  Chat logs, phone call logs, cards, letters, etc. are pieces of evidence most people use.

I agree.  You should include several different types of evidence, including chat logs, emails, or whatever.

 

Also, include copies of airline tickets.  They will confirm the date that you met in person, and that it was in the past 2 years.

[Alabamak1 688]

5 minutes ago, Olichka said:

I know 30 sounds crazy  They filled 5 pages, each page is double sided and has a couple pictures on each side. I showed  graduation, a wedding we attended, engagement, and both of our birthdays. I don't know why I am putting in SO many pictures :/ 

@missileman nailed it. 3 or 4 is enough. variety is your best way to prove. Me and my fiance did this:

 

a) Passport photos stamps

b) pictures together, with family of her me and her included, also us 2 together physically together in time and space lol. 

c) Skype screenshots where we all had a video conference

d) WhatsApp phone call logs. I got a call a day and videochat logs from 3 days in the month or more

e) letter to each other, packages to each other

f) emails!!! 

g) boarding passes, travel intineraries, luggage tags, hotel bookings and more

 

I like my evidence like a salad, all colors and flavors. I still continue gathering evidence every chance i get

 

[TNJ17 1,329]

That’s way too many pictures. You only need about 3 or 4 if that. We only used 2. You need receipts with both your names, phone bills, passport stamps, plane tickets. Those are all needed. 

[Alabamak1 688]

not to sound like a broken record or MP3 file , but the game isn't over for your fiance till they get Permanent green card and/or Naturalize

[Olichka 186]

2 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

That’s way too many pictures. You only need about 3 or 4 if that. We only used 2. You need receipts with both your names, phone bills, passport stamps, plane tickets. Those are all needed. 

What do you mean by receipts ? 

[TNJ17 1,329]

Hotel receipts or restaurants you both visited. Anything that shows the two of you were in the same place at the same time. 

[Alabamak1 688]

Just now, Olichka said:

What do you mean by receipts ? 

receipts like hotel receipts, where you guys may have ended staying together. I spend time with her in same hotel, different rooms first time! I also have bookings for restaurants or events where the stub has my name and hers. went as far as taking picture of her and me with receipt of museum in our hand together. That is evidence also

[geowrian 22,338]

Photos alone are unlikely to show a bona fide relationship. Scammers can take some photos together just as easily. Photos along with regular communication, time spent together, etc. are much more valuable.

 

48 minutes ago, Olichka said:

I showed  graduation, a wedding we attended, engagement, and both of our birthdays.

FYI - be absolutely sure the photo(s) of the item in red cannot be misconstrued as your wedding. People have been questioned about this type of stuff in the past, and some even denied when it looks like there is a possibility that the couple went through some sort of marriage ceremony (official, religious, traditional, or whatever).

[Olichka 186]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Photos alone are unlikely to show a bona fide relationship. Scammers can take some photos together just as easily. Photos along with regular communication, time spent together, etc. are much more valuable.

 

FYI - be absolutely sure the photo(s) of the item in red cannot be misconstrued as your wedding. People have been questioned about this type of stuff in the past, and some even denied when it looks like there is a possibility that the couple went through some sort of marriage ceremony (official, religious, traditional, or whatever).

I thought about the wedding photos as well . I mean I inserted a picture of a group picture with the bride and groom. I thought it would be good evidence to show that we went to an important event like this .. but I think I will take it out just to be safe !

[JFH 12,191]

19 hours ago, Olichka said:

I thought about the wedding photos as well . I mean I inserted a picture of a group picture with the bride and groom. I thought it would be good evidence to show that we went to an important event like this .. but I think I will take it out just to be safe !

A copy of the invitation (if you still have it) would be better. It shows that other people see you as a couple, that they know of your relationship.