Originally Posted by APinfo

Joint lease for the past 3 years is pretty solid evidence. Also any joint tax returns. Even if you don't have much as far as joint accounts, have whatever you can showing you share the address. And if asked during the interview about it, just be honest. Just like you were here.

It's stressful enough just beginning the process. But try to relax. As the months go by (after you turn it in) keep collecting the documentation. Month by month. Put some activity on that bank account and print the statements. People have been approved with much less than what you have.

Originally Posted by eRkah

You're worrying more than you need. You have good evidence already, simply build from that and prepare a good package. Being married for over 2 years is very good because you won't receive conditional residence. From what I've read, the presentation and organization of the evidence helps a lot, and it's not uncommon that young couples don't have property/assets. The fact you've been living together for 3 years is very strong evidence. You can also show documents from 3 years ago, etc, showing each of you lived at the same address, like old bills and letters, even if they're not 'joint'. You didn't mention, have you filed taxes together? That's pretty important. And check you are marked as Married on your W-4s

It's not too late, he can also still add you to all of his checking/savings accounts as a joint owner, and you can add him to yours, even if the accounts are 10 years old. Simply go to the bank and fill out a form. It helps because it shows you're willing to share your finances/earnings, not just a new account. I dont think you can have joint credit cards these days, only authorized users, the fact that you already added him is good and make sure you both use them. Add each other as emergency contacts with your employers. Some utilities only allow one account holder, so if takes over the electricity, you can take care of the phone/internet for example, so you'd have statements in each of your names with the same address

start building up a folder of all evidence you have and date it, photos, trip itineraries, bills, statements etc. I actually scanned everything so I could organize it on the PC and simply print my entire package. Hope that helps!! good luck!

Originally Posted by vivace

The advantage you have is that you've been married for a long time, which means you might actually have more evidence than you think.

Your list of evidence looks pretty strong to me. Officers consider your evidence in context of your specific life as a couple. What might be enough for one couple may not be enough for others. Consider this: my husband and I have only been married for a few months when we had our interview, and we got approved by submitting the same information that you listed.

We keep our finances separate, and our joint bank account doesn't see a lot of activity. We deposited our paychecks into the account but then transferred out most of it back to our respective accounts. We only leave enough for our grocery contributions. That was enough.

Do you and your husband own cars? You can add each other as a spouse to your policies. Sometimes you even save $ on your premium.

Also, since you live together, I bet you get lots of mail. Bring a few of those just to show them that you both get things addressed to the same location.

Also, we didn't have a wedding, either. Our parents didn't even come to the courthouse! I think you're good to go, my friend.