AOS Interview coming up, question about evidence for bonafide marriage.

[jcrmlaredo]

We have our interview in a month. We have been married for a little over 2 years. We first lived with my dad and now with her mom (as I cant legally work and she goes to school full time and works part time). So we have been surviving on 10-12k a year for the last 2 years. My question is since we our financial situation doesnt allow us a rental lease or even health insurance as proof of bonafide marriage what else could we use?

I have 2 years of Joint bank account statements.
I have our car insurance policy with both our names
I have her last 2 years of taxes which we filed jointly.
Marriage Certificate
We have credit cards statements under both our names.

We have tons of pictures (we were high school sweethearts and dated 5 years before we got married)
We have pictures of 3 proms together and several other dances, Wedding pictures, Our reception pictures (which we had 6 months later as we couldnt afford it).

Also she had a miscarriage in January should we bring that up (her OB said when theres a miscarriage theres no record kept of a child ever existing)

Thank You and sorry if Im asking this early just want to have time to prepare and get more evidence if needed.

 

[Jackolantern]

You went to the same high school? Bring diplomas or other evidence of having attended the same high school (if you bring the diplomas, make a copy that you can give to the interviewer to keep, but also bring the original you can show so they see it's genuine).

And definitely bring a few prom pictures, especially if you obviously look younger than you do now (but not so young that you look like a different person). It's easy to rent a tux and a dress and fake some wedding pictures yesterday, but it's hard to fake a prom picture where you look years younger.

With the evidence you mentioned above, combined with what I just suggested, combined with the fact that your marriage is 2 years, you shouldn't need more papers. Now you need to focus on what's in your head regarding each other -- if they ask one of you what is the other's middle name or city of birth, or if the other is left handed, you better know the right answer.

 

[jcrmlaredo]

You went to the same high school? Bring diplomas or other evidence of having attended the same high school (if you bring the diplomas, make a copy that you can give to the interviewer to keep, but also bring the original you can show so they see it's genuine).

And definitely bring a few prom pictures, especially if you obviously look younger than you do now (but not so young that you look like a different person). It's easy to rent a tux and a dress and fake some wedding pictures yesterday, but it's hard to fake a prom picture where you look years younger.

With the evidence you mentioned above, combined with what I just suggested, combined with the fact that your marriage is 2 years, you shouldn't need more papers. Now you need to focus on what's in your head regarding each other -- if they ask one of you what is the other's middle name or city of birth, or if the other is left handed, you better know the right answer.

yes we went to the same high school she graduated a year after I did. The Prom Pictures have the "Event Name_ Year" so I think those will definately help. The latest is from 4 years ago I look older but my wife doesnt by much. The other 2 I had long hippie hair so i definately look alot different.

Im pretty sure I know the answers to all those questions but we will practice as it cant possibly hurt.

 

[Atique.Rahman]

You went to the same high school? Bring diplomas or other evidence of having attended the same high school (if you bring the diplomas, make a copy that you can give to the interviewer to keep, but also bring the original you can show so they see it's genuine).

And definitely bring a few prom pictures, especially if you obviously look younger than you do now (but not so young that you look like a different person). It's easy to rent a tux and a dress and fake some wedding pictures yesterday, but it's hard to fake a prom picture where you look years younger.

With the evidence you mentioned above, combined with what I just suggested, combined with the fact that your marriage is 2 years, you shouldn't need more papers. Now you need to focus on what's in your head regarding each other -- if they ask one of you what is the other's middle name or city of birth, or if the other is left handed, you better know the right answer.

Jack, please don't be a paranoid. Even my dad is married for the last 50 yrs don't even know so many things about my mom that you mentioned. I been there faced the interview so know well. I know you probably say your case don't represent others but my friend just remember if you are really married to your spouse you basically don't have nothing to be prepred for rather it will show in your acts. Also IO's in USCIS are not there just to suspect all cases are scam.
So in interview just be normal & if you are really married to each other you would be just fine otherwise you can hire Johny COCRAN ( Late now OJ Simpson's attorney) still no help. What an attorney had got to prove if you are really a married couple or not ??? That's whay I never waisted my hard earn money on a attorney although my wife had a 8yrs over stayed case. To me what I decided was if questions raised at interview I myself can explain that ofcourse my wife didn't murder anyone so I can deal with that.

I know this is a wonderful forum where people share experiences but some members are extremely negative & the whole attitude is USCIS has nothing better do but go after applicants.
But truly speaking truth will set you free that is the fact. If one is honest you should be fine but if not you are gamling with yourself. You might get away ( If lucky) or be ruined. So go figure !!!!!!!!
Atique.

 

[cadel]

Jack, please don't be a paranoid. Even my dad is married for the last 50 yrs don't even know so many things about my mom that you mentioned. I been there faced the interview so know well. I know you probably say your case don't represent others but my friend just remember if you are really married to your spouse you basically don't have nothing to be prepred for rather it will show in your acts. Also IO's in USCIS are not there just to suspect all cases are scam.
So in interview just be normal & if you are really married to each other you would be just fine otherwise you can hire Johny COCRAN ( Late now OJ Simpson's attorney) still no help. What an attorney had got to prove if you are really a married couple or not ??? That's whay I never waisted my hard earn money on a attorney although my wife had a 8yrs over stayed case. To me what I decided was if questions raised at interview I myself can explain that ofcourse my wife didn't murder anyone so I can deal with that.

I know this is a wonderful forum where people share experiences but some members are extremely negative & the whole attitude is USCIS has nothing better do but go after applicants.
But truly speaking truth will set you free that is the fact. If one is honest you should be fine but if not you are gamling with yourself. You might get away ( If lucky) or be ruined. So go figure !!!!!!!!
Atique.

You're right.If marriage is real,everything comes natural and you feel free in your mind and don't need ton of papers or pictures to prove it.If it's an arrangement,you panic.A friend of mine got his 10 years GC a week ago.Married to PR wife for 3 years.Wife became USC last years.@ interview,certificate of marriage was the only one proof as paper.Officer only asked some questions.Couple is roomate(no lease),no kid,nothing joint since my friend had no social security.They're from same country( Big help)

 

[Jackolantern]

Jack, please don't be a paranoid. Even my dad is married for the last 50 yrs don't even know so many things about my mom that you mentioned.

That's reality, not being paranoid. You're only proving my point. Many genuine couples don't know those little things, but USCIS sometimes will ask things like that in the interview, and such questions have messed up people and they get denied or their case drags on for a long time with RFE's and/or second or third interviews, all because they thought "we are a real couple, we don't have to prepare for the interview!" For example, http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?316019

Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best.