Proof of relationship

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

Ok, so hubby is finally thinking of obtaining his citizenship. We understand most of the documentation that is required, but I keep seeing pop up providing proof of the relationship. Now we've been married going on 17 years (and he's lived in the US for nearly 16). We have tax documents, mortgage documents etc, but we don't really do 'photos'. Is this going to be an issue when he gets to any interview stage? Just trying to figure out if we have to bite the bullet and actually take pictures. 

[Crazy Cat 42,350]

He could just file under the general provision option (5 year rule)....not as spouse of a US citizen (3 year rule).  That eliminates having to provide all the marriage evidence.  Looks like he will be able to file in September.

Edited 1 hour ago by Crazy Cat

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

We don't mind providing evidence for our marriage, I'm just trying to determine how much photos might play a part. I know when we did the initial filing (when we came back to the US from the UK after a year and half) we didn't provide any photo evidence for the I-130. Hubby's first GC was back in 2008. We then moved to the UK in 2019-2020 and then did the i-130 to move back. I get that he can apply under the 5 year rule this year, but we are still looking at the 3 year at this time. 

[OldUser 7,609]

27 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

He could just file under the general provision option (5 year rule)....not as spouse of a US citizen (3 year rule).  That eliminates having to provide all the marriage evidence.  Looks like he will be able to file in September.

Why in September? Did OP's husband break continuous residence?

 

Oh I see...

9 minutes ago, Robyn-n-Kris said:

We then moved to the UK in 2019-2020 and then did the i-130 to move back.

 

Edited 1 hour ago by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 42,350]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Why in September? Did OP's husband break continuous residence?

Timeline shows US entry via spousal visa in September 2020.

Edited 1 hour ago by Crazy Cat

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

Hubby came over in 05/2008 on a fiance visa. We got married in 06/2008. We remained in the US until 2019 and then moved to the UK (I wanted to try out the country) Because of the time out of the country we filed I-130 and came back in 2020. But he did reside with me in the US for 11 years and now for nearly 5 years. Again, I'm just curious if photos are such a big deal. We have mortgage statements, bank statements, tax statements, insurance documents etc. We just don't do pictures.

[OldUser 7,609]

9 minutes ago, Robyn-n-Kris said:

We don't mind providing evidence for our marriage, I'm just trying to determine how much photos might play a part. 

Photos is the least important evidence. Yes, you can include some, maybe 20. Create a Word document. Place 3 photos per page. Capture every photo with date, location, occasion and name of people in the photo. Example: "01/01/2023. Times Square, New York. New Year Celebration. Left to right: John Smith (LPR applicant), Veronica Smith (US citizen spouse), Robert Brown (friend), Samantha Brown (friend)"

[Crazy Cat 42,350]

1 minute ago, Robyn-n-Kris said:

Again, I'm just curious if photos are such a big deal.

Secondary evidence......not really an issue.

[OldUser 7,609]

What's more important evidence for 3 year rule N-400 is lease agreement or mortgage statements, joint bank account statements, jointly filed tax return transcripts, utility bills showing both spouses live at the same address, insurance showing both names, flight reservations showing both names etc etc

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

This is what i was looking for. We can provide all of that in abundance. Thanks so much!