Evidence of a bonafide marriage

[Maam1819 7]

Do I just need 1 of these or is it best to try to get more?

[Mike E 11,739]

Every case is different. Some people get approved with nothing more than a marriage certificate. Others get sent after sending thousands of pages of evidence. There is not single objective standard. Unfair but that’s the situation. 

[randy32 165]

#1, 2, 3 are hard to come by for those who are out of the country married to a USC.

So you have to be a bit creative, and add other items to strengthen your petition.

 

Those from high fraud countries need more than other countries.

[SalishSea 17,820]

2 hours ago, Maam1819 said:

Do I just need 1 of these or is it best to try to get more?

The very best evidence for high-fraud countries like Morocco is time spent together.   Calling @Jeanne Adil

[Maam1819 7]

such as pictures? I am very overwhelmed and anxious/nervous to apply so I need very detailed straightforward answers. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing should I just apply and add things later? is that an option? or will they deny me and make me reapply? what exactly am I submitting? why do I feel so lost when I have a masters degree in law? ugh I am so frustrated I haven't already applied and we have been together so many years 😢😭

[etrangais 947]

calm down and don't overthink the process.

The process itself is simple unless you make it complicated

Start with gathering the basics: everything you are required to submit to have the I-130 accepted (bare minimum)

Add as much supporting evidence as you can: photos with family, multiple entries to visit spouse, chat screenshots, etc

Money transfers from a female spouse USC to a husband in Morocco might be considered a scam, so be careful there

[Maam1819 7]

12 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

The very best evidence for high-fraud countries like Morocco is time spent together.   Calling @Jeanne Adil

 

15 hours ago, Mike E said:

Every case is different. Some people get approved with nothing more than a marriage certificate. Others get sent after sending thousands of pages of evidence. There is not single objective standard. Unfair but that’s the situation. 

 

15 hours ago, Mike E said:

Every case is different. Some people get approved with nothing more than a marriage certificate. Others get sent after sending thousands of pages of evidence. There is not single objective standard. Unfair but that’s the situation. 

right now I have pictures with him and my children, his mom, dad, sister, brother, aunts, uncles, ramadan celebrations, birthday parties etc., 8 years of chats, 2 vacations in Colombia and 2 visits to Morocco and ill be going back for a 3rd but it will likely be after I apply. 1 visit to Morocco we lived in his sisters apartment alone for 2 months or so... should I apply now or should I get more first?

[Mike E 11,739]

I would apply now.  
 

If they want more they will tell you. 
 

Meanwhile  spend more time together.   

[Maam1819 7]

ok great that's the answer I needed lol.  I just wanted to makes sure I could add more in later. thanks

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, Maam1819 said:

ok great that's the answer I needed lol.  I just wanted to makes sure I could add more in later. thanks

More can be added during the consular phase.  
 

Btw some credit card issuers will let you add authorized users who don’t have SSNs.  I added my fiancée as an AU to one of my credit cards and used that as evidence.  

[carmel34 3,624]

2 hours ago, Maam1819 said:

right now I have pictures with him and my children, his mom, dad, sister, brother, aunts, uncles, ramadan celebrations, birthday parties etc., 8 years of chats, 2 vacations in Colombia and 2 visits to Morocco and ill be going back for a 3rd but it will likely be after I apply. 1 visit to Morocco we lived in his sisters apartment alone for 2 months or so... should I apply now or should I get more first?

Best evidence of all visits and time spent together would be original boarding passes, passport stamps showing country entries and exits, hotel receipts, a few photos, from each trip.  If you lived in your sister-in-law's apartment for 2 months, an affidavit from her would be a good idea to support that.  For Morocco, the more evidence of time spent together, in person, the better.  I agree that you should submit what you have now with the I-130 petition, do more visits while waiting for approval, and then at the NVC stage, side-load more evidence at that point to show the additional trips.  Good luck!

[SalishSea 17,820]

4 hours ago, Maam1819 said:

 

 

right now I have pictures with him and my children, his mom, dad, sister, brother, aunts, uncles, ramadan celebrations, birthday parties etc., 8 years of chats, 2 vacations in Colombia and 2 visits to Morocco and ill be going back for a 3rd but it will likely be after I apply. 1 visit to Morocco we lived in his sisters apartment alone for 2 months or so... should I apply now or should I get more first?

Pictures are fine, but they usually do not confirm duration of visits.  It sounds like you have spent more time together in person than most going through that consulate.

 

Passport stamps from your trips together, and from your 2 month stay in Morocco are good evidence.  

 

I don't know if @Jeanne Adil has seen this thread, but she always mentions the importance of the male Moroccan's mother's approval.  Sounds like you have spent lots of time with family there.

[randy32 165]

3 hours ago, Mike E said:

More can be added during the consular phase.  
 

Btw some credit card issuers will let you add authorized users who don’t have SSNs.  I added my fiancée as an AU to one of my credit cards and used that as evidence.  

Adding spouse to credit card might not make sense especially if the spouse has no use for the card in the country of residence.

 

Don't create what does not make sense

[Maam1819 7]

3 hours ago, Mike E said:

More can be added during the consular phase.  
 

Btw some credit card issuers will let you add authorized users who don’t have SSNs.  I added my fiancée as an AU to one of my credit cards and used that as evidence.  

 yes! I do have him on m credit card

[Maam1819 7]

57 minutes ago, randy32 said:

Adding spouse to credit card might not make sense especially if the spouse has no use for the card in the country of residence.

 

Don't create what does not make sense

He uses the card often