APPLICATION FORMS AND REQUIREMENTS CLARIFICATIONS

[May Ann]

hi. i'm new here. my husband (sponsor) and i are currently finalizing our application forms and requirements.

is it okay to send like 300 photos of us together or way too overboard???

[alasken]

There is no limit on how many you can send so use your own judgement. I sent about 30-40 photos myself and felt that they were sufficient to show our relationship, but I guess it can't hurt to send more. I guess if the visa officer feels he has seen enough after the 100th photo he will just not bother looking at the rest, so I don't think it would cause any delays either but who knows how these things work.

[May Ann]

i am actually concerned about the freight since it's getting heavier.
i already categorized the photos and have printed more on our wedding and honeymoon.
thanks for your reply. i really appreciate it.

[TGR]

May Ann,
I think you can send as many photos as you like. I think I only sent about 25-30 and they cover a period of about 5 years. I think that as long as you are showing the progression of the relationship over a period of time, ie, photos when you first met, trips taken together, family events, wedding photos, etc, then thats all that really matters. If you think that other areas of your application may be lacking in some areas, then by all means, send as much proof as possible-It can't hurt.

[May Ann]

May Ann,
I think you can send as many photos as you like. I think I only sent about 25-30 and they cover a period of about 5 years. I think that as long as you are showing the progression of the relationship over a period of time, ie, photos when you first met, trips taken together, family events, wedding photos, etc, then thats all that really matters. If you think that other areas of your application may be lacking in some areas, then by all means, send as much proof as possible-It can't hurt.

how about the emails??? i've downloaded ones from friendster but couldn't print the ones from facebook. do they need progression or just random emails. thanks

[chelley]

send as many as you think are necessary to show the event effectively... as nice as your wedding pictures may be, the IO probably doesn't need to see 50-100 of them to prove you were married... 5-10 will probably suffice, but that's your call... i personally put in less than 40 pics in total (digital pics arranged 3-4 per page, a good selection from each major life event/trip ) and made a note that plenty more were available on request..

another suggestion would be to see what sort of applications have not only been accepted, but fast tracked from YOUR specific office and see what qualities they had and try to mirror those... for example some offices in Africa seem to prefer 1000 page applications with every piece of evidence under the sun... some offices seem to appreciate brievity and applications which are complete and compelling while still consise are processed quicker.. you may find some value in an exercise of looking at timelines from your office and find commonalities of those who get thru ahead of the curve...

good luck