So... I have a scrapbook (proof of relationship)

[Cranberry_anon 6]

Early in our relationship I started scrapbooks our adventures. I'm very sentimental and had made a habit of collecting things like brochures, cinema tickets, little trinkets from gift shops in places we went on dates, receipts from dinners, etc. as keepsakes to keep in the scrapbook alongside pictures.

 

Thing is... a LOT of recipts/tickets/etc. are in glued in here and double stuck down with things like stickers and having photos layered on top of them. I can't remove them from the scrapbook without destroying them. 

 

Is it acceptable to take the scrapbook with me to the interview? Or is that just me being cheeky?

 

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[SL2024 70]

I wasn't asked for any photos when I had my interview but I had just a few photos just in case though. There is a list of what you need for the interview on this link - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#6. 

[SalishSea 17,874]

6 hours ago, Cranberry_anon said:

Early in our relationship I started scrapbooks our adventures. I'm very sentimental and had made a habit of collecting things like brochures, cinema tickets, little trinkets from gift shops in places we went on dates, receipts from dinners, etc. as keepsakes to keep in the scrapbook alongside pictures.

 

Thing is... a LOT of recipts/tickets/etc. are in glued in here and double stuck down with things like stickers and having photos layered on top of them. I can't remove them from the scrapbook without destroying them. 

 

Is it acceptable to take the scrapbook with me to the interview? Or is that just me being cheeky?

 

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The CO will have zero interest in your scrapbook, unfortunately.  The documents you are required to bring to the interview will be included in your 'packet 3' email.

[TBoneTX 45,394]

Yours is not a high-fraud consulate, so merely bring a few un-scrapbooked items.

[Melancholic Mage 112]

18 hours ago, Cranberry_anon said:

Early in our relationship I started scrapbooks our adventures. I'm very sentimental and had made a habit of collecting things like brochures, cinema tickets, little trinkets from gift shops in places we went on dates, receipts from dinners, etc. as keepsakes to keep in the scrapbook alongside pictures.

 

Thing is... a LOT of recipts/tickets/etc. are in glued in here and double stuck down with things like stickers and having photos layered on top of them. I can't remove them from the scrapbook without destroying them. 

 

Is it acceptable to take the scrapbook with me to the interview? Or is that just me being cheeky?

 

An example attached below. Face blurred for privacy:

 

 

 

This is delightfully charming, but unfortunately USCIS and fellow embassy officials won't be pleased with having to rifle through your well-thought-out collage.

 

Treat them like an employer and that you're going to an interview. Be as official, organised, and as stream-lined as possible. Bring evidence in full such as complete receipts, full photos, travel/plane tickets. Basically, things they can photocopy for records. Nothing that's been popped together with glue.

[TexasRafael 134]

I agree with the comments, my fiance brought all kinds of pics and other items to his interview, when he entered the interview area the person there asked for very specific items/forms and said all else they did not need to see it.  Once he was actually interviewed by the agent, outside of questions that were asked, no further evidence was requested.  Two years later when we went through the process again for the spousal visa, we only brought what was requested and not a single page more. Good luck. 

[Daphne . 1,878]

Very cute but no need to bring it. Bring some pictures or other proof of your relationship if it makes you feel more prepared but you will very likely not even be asked for any of that.