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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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I am worried we don't have enough evidence. So far this is what we have:

 

- 11 pictures of us, including two of our marriage. We have met each others families and friends but sadly did not take any pictures with them. 

- All boarding passes and passport stamps (3 visits for now,  will have one more in the future)

- A few receipts of places we went together, like museums or parks

- Receipts of the money we exchanged when we visited each other

- Hotel and airbnb receipts.

- Copy of military dependent ID card (only lasts 90 days for not having a SSN)

 

I have been reading here what else we can include but since we live in different countries this is all we have. I was thinking of maybe including screenshots of our conversations but I don't know how much that would help. Same with affidavits, as they seem they are not strong evidence.

 

Is this enough?

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

You have focused on evidence of time spent together in-person which is your strongest evidence.  You have what you have; there is no set amount that determines what is enough and what isn't because those vary from case to case as well as unique relevant factors.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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5 hours ago, Iscir said:

I am worried we don't have enough evidence. So far this is what we have:

 

- 11 pictures of us, including two of our marriage. We have met each others families and friends but sadly did not take any pictures with them. 

- All boarding passes and passport stamps (3 visits for now,  will have one more in the future)

- A few receipts of places we went together, like museums or parks

- Receipts of the money we exchanged when we visited each other

- Hotel and airbnb receipts.

- Copy of military dependent ID card (only lasts 90 days for not having a SSN)

 

I have been reading here what else we can include but since we live in different countries this is all we have. I was thinking of maybe including screenshots of our conversations but I don't know how much that would help. Same with affidavits, as they seem they are not strong evidence.

 

Is this enough?

Do include the chats to show ongoing relationship. The affidavits I understand do not carry any weight in some embassies. Include pictures to show both families at the wedding like both parents. This can show support for the marriage. 

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For those newly weds or in a long distance relationship that do not have the the main proofs of a bonafide marriage like children born together, joint checking or savings accounts, and joint loans, it is good to include third party affidavits of bonafide marriage. Here is a very good example. Third Party Affidavit Affirming Bona Fide Marriage Spouse Visa

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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1 hour ago, BlueDevil1442 said:

For those newly weds or in a long distance relationship that do not have the the main proofs of a bonafide marriage like children born together, joint checking or savings accounts, and joint loans, it is good to include third party affidavits of bonafide marriage. Here is a very good example. Third Party Affidavit Affirming Bona Fide Marriage Spouse Visa

The website was very informative. It also had a post about how to assemble the petition. Thank you! 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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5 hours ago, selsiii said:

Do include the chats to show ongoing relationship. The affidavits I understand do not carry any weight in some embassies. Include pictures to show both families at the wedding like both parents. This can show support for the marriage. 

I will include them then. Better safe than sorry! Thanks!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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9 hours ago, Ryan H said:

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

 

**Moderator hat off**

 

You have focused on evidence of time spent together in-person which is your strongest evidence.  You have what you have; there is no set amount that determines what is enough and what isn't because those vary from case to case as well as unique relevant factors.

I was worried, but you are right! Time spent together in person is our strongest evidence. Thank you very much!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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8 hours ago, N. F said:

How your interview went on ? Share your experience please

I filed in August 2018 and am still waiting for the NOA2. I will probably have my interview at the end of the year.

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