Proof of relationship documents

[CdnRNUSN]

My husband and I have been married for 2 yrs and have been together for 9 years. I am a Cdn citizen and he is a US citizen. I currently am working in the US on a TN visa and at the end of this year we plan to relocate to Canada. We have been preparing our applications and we are a little unsure as to how much proof they need in regards to our relationship. We have been fortunate enough that we have been able to live together for the majority of our relationship. I have included several pictures, wedding pictures, joint accounts/insurance and even an invitation. Do you guys think that this is enough? I have seen posts on here that have stacks and stacks of proof but all of them are couples that do no live in the same Country.

thanks!

 

[Fencesitter]

I think you have good proof. We included the following:

1. Joint bank account
2. Rental contract
3. Marriage photos
4. Photos when my parents came to visit showing both sides of the family
5. E-mails from my family to my wife (from 2006-present)
6. Photos of my wife's pregnancy and the birth of our son to present
7. Health insurance cards for my wife, son, and myself
8. Photos of our travels to Thailand + other travels + hotel invoices / receipts
9. Photos of us over time from 2006 to present

We sent a grand total of 160 pictures. We also sent three packets of cards exchanged between my wife and I and from our family (3 separate zip-lock baggies). In addition, we sent our son's Canadian Citizenship Certificate (copy stamped at the consulate) and his passport application receipt. We got everything like birth certificates and marriage license translated and notarized. Basically we submitted everything required on the checklist, and then some.

The important thing is to balance everything. You don't want to send too much (delay processing), and you don't want to overdo the organization of your applications. Keep it straightforward and simple for the immigration officer. Those that have gone overboard on the organization will find that processing times will be longer. Yes, there are those that disagree with that, but overall, it's the truth. Seriously, don't put sticky labels all over the apps and supporting documents - total overkill. You may think this is helping, but in fact all it is doing is making it more difficult for the immigration officer. They prefer simple and easy to understand (they see thousands of apps!!). Use checklists to describe the contents (single sheet of paper) instead of labeling everything and also try to avoid staples and other froms of binding (including paperclips). Yes, paperclips are acceptable, but CIC prefers everything to be loose. I used plastic sleeves; all the immigration officer needs to do is take the documents out of the sleeve and reference the checklist for what is included.

Hope this helps!

FS

 

[Isometry]

If you're living together, include proof of that too.

 

[CdnRNUSN]

Thanks all! I think I should have enough! I can't wait to send this off!!

 

[can_usa_97]

We sent pretty much what FS did, as well as copies of any joint banking/bills we could and letters from my husbands family (the Canadian in teh relationship) discussing their desire for us to return, and helped with teh intent portion for his commitment since he'd been living in the states for 14 years.