Relationship Evidence for I-129F

[Mishu]

I am not sure how much evidence to include in the I-129 packet. I read on visacentral.com that it is good to send not only evidence of meeting within the past two years but also evidence of an ongoing relationship. My fiance has been in the U.S. so we have lots of "evidence of an ongoing relationship"...pictures, emails, etc. Should I send it all?

Oh...and how can I prove the dates???....alot of my pictures do not have dates on them....for example...last summer we went to miami, I have pictures from the trip..should I also send the rental car receipt, etc. to prove the date.

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[aussiewench]

Tip:
Use Q18 of the I-129F petition to describe in some detail of how you met in the required 2 year period that established the relationship. The evidence you then submit should support those details. Boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel/credit card receipts, rental receipts if ever lived together etc etc are primary evidence. Photos are secondary which support the primary evidence. What one should be aiming for is creating an image in the minds eye of the adjudicator......a complete picture. Look outside the box for evidence that shows you both in the same place at the same time. Each case is different and one should submit evidence accordingly, not just rely on the standard unofficial list.

Whilst evidence of an ongoing relationship is not a requirement at the initial filing stage, it can be beneficial to those from high fraud countries (eg the philippines) to do so, or if there is anything that could be a red flag that may cause issues at interview stage. This evidence should always be very carefully scrutinized especially emails & chat, to make sure there is nothing mentioned that may be construed in a different way then it is meant. Also make sure that any photo evidence submitted of any ceremony cannot be mistaken for a marriage ceremony which has in the past caused issues and denials.

[Jancy]

I always think that more is better than too little. The information they don't need they just wont look at. Any and all evidence is great. For example I included copies of photographs, telephone bills, airline tickets, etc. It is just primarily to show that you have met in the last 2 years.

[sunnym1973]

Jancy can you please post your hardship letter. I filing fiance and 601 waiver through Guyana/Panama but I live in canada. My lawyer advised me to do it this way.