Method of assembling photo evidence for proof of meeting

[MylaM. 1]

Hey all! I'm still working on assembling all the documentation to submit my K-1 visa packet. I'm at the point of compiling photos of us together with their descriptions.

 

The directions listed on visa journey are to lable the photos and place in a clear bag and attach to a paper. However, I feel that I have read forum discussions that say not to this. That tape, paperclips, and stables are a nuisance from the processors end and not advised.

 

I think I saw recommendations of assembling photos with descriptions and then making a quality color photo copy of this one page. Is this what most people are doing? Or what did you guys with successfully accepted applications do for your photo documentation of meeting and proving relationship? 

 

 

[Volli 33]

We did the IR1 process, but that shouldn't matter. We scanned three/four photos on one page, created a PDF file, printed the page, handwrote our comments on it (next to each picture), and sent it along with the other documents to the USCIS. No problems, all successfully accepted.

Edited Sunday at 06:07 PM by Volli

[MainFrame 3]

I added geolocation data to the photos we took in Google Photos. Then, I took screenshots of the photos with all the details expanded, showing information like the people in the photos, the location, the time, and etc.

 

[maryaaaa 72]

We saved all the photos from airline bookings, boarding passes, Aribnb, hotel and restaurant reservations to first meeting photos and so on and so forth. We arranged them chronologically - dated with locations and name of other people on that photo if there's any. 

 

We also took screenshots of our first convo, the most recent and some that mentions love, building life together, marriage plans etc. The "Search" function on each social media helped a lot lol  We also took 3-6 video call screenshots ---- everything in a word document then printed them.

[PokuPoku 29]

We printed the photos of us meeting in person and also screenshots of us on video call. Included text explaining how we met and time we spent together, and also a plane ticket stub. put it all in a folder and shipped it in an envelope.

Its best to include photos that show where you are, such as near a landmark, so its obvious the photo was taken in that country.

[Nywoek 32]

We just compiled it all in a google doc file. Wrote date and description on each page. It probably was not needed, but we did one page per meeting, and we had met I think 10 times at that point. If you do it like that it is a lot easier to do together, and if you have something on paper you can just scan or take a photo of it and insert it into the file.

[TBoneTX 46,588]

Everyone above has given good advice.  We can add that a representative sample of photos covering your various visits and the duration of your relationship will suit nicely.

 

As those above have suggested, indicate who the people are, when you were with them, what was going on, et al. -- the idea is to give total strangers at the Consulate a good picture (pun intended) of the bona fide nature of your relationship.

[Sam Burns 162]

I didn’t have any context or write anything on my pics, just a bunch of pics of us together over time

[OldUser 8,377]

2 hours ago, Sam Burns said:

I didn’t have any context or write anything on my pics, just a bunch of pics of us together over time

Ideally, context should be provided. After all, adjudicator is a stranger who never saw or met you. The most valuable pics are of couple with their relatives and friends. With more than 2 people on photo it becomes challenging to understand who is who.

[TexasRafael 148]

I had travelled to visit my Fiance 2 times before the interview, and that is how we presented the photos, taped to 81/2 by 11 white pages with description typed at the bottom of each picture.  About 12 pictures in all and to be very honest, we really do not know fi they even looked at them.  This was at the Jakarta, Indonesia U.S. Embassy and they did not give us any issues in how they were presented.

[TBoneTX 46,588]

2 minutes ago, TexasRafael said:

we really do not know if they even looked at them

Fact:  They look.   

[MylaM. 1]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. 

 

Next question, did you organize your documentation/application requirements in a folder? Like clear front folder with prongs? Again I feel I saw a discussion stating the processors don't want folders,  but without something like that how did you secure all your documents together? 

 

And the passport size photos of each individual, did you put these in a clear bag or scan these in a document like the proof of relationship photos?

 

How long were your submissions? Like your letter of how you met. I had a friend advise me to keep it short, around a page long. I was as brief as I could be and it's about 2 pages long instead. And I have about 5 pages of photos, but could easily add more of us together. How much is too much. I don't want to over do it, but don't want to be too brief that it raises questions. 

 

I'm sorry for all the questions 😅😂 Just getting close to being ready to send this out and trying to get all my ducks in a row and organized as logically as possible for smooth processing.

 

Thank you!

[TBoneTX 46,588]

No folders.  Use a giant binder-clip for entire submission.  If too much, either pare down or use a couple of giant clips and surround everything with a rubber band.

 

Clear bag for passport photos.  You can shorten the letter of how you met.  Five pages of photos would be the maximum (maybe a page too long) for Lima.

 

It's natural to freak out a little at your stage, but you have permission to do so less intensely.   

[MalloryCat 453]

8 minutes ago, MylaM. said:

Thank you everyone for your feedback. 

 

Next question, did you organize your documentation/application requirements in a folder? Like clear front folder with prongs? Again I feel I saw a discussion stating the processors don't want folders,  but without something like that how did you secure all your documents together? 

 

And the passport size photos of each individual, did you put these in a clear bag or scan these in a document like the proof of relationship photos?

 

How long were your submissions? Like your letter of how you met. I had a friend advise me to keep it short, around a page long. I was as brief as I could be and it's about 2 pages long instead. And I have about 5 pages of photos, but could easily add more of us together. How much is too much. I don't want to over do it, but don't want to be too brief that it raises questions. 

 

I'm sorry for all the questions 😅 😂 Just getting close to being ready to send this out and trying to get all my ducks in a row and organized as logically as possible for smooth processing.

 

Thank you!

what you should do is put everything together with a binder clip. no hole punches, no staples, no other bindings. something is easy for them to remove.

 

put them in a clear plastic bag. clip them to the front of the papers.

 

i believe ours was about 3 pages.