Checklists Articles
Every checklists article on the PartnerProof blog — practical, non-legal guides on preparing relationship evidence for spouse, fiance, and partner visa applications.
- Spouse Visa Evidence Checklist: Documents You Need in 2026 — The complete evidence checklist for spouse and partner visa applications in 2026, covering every document type, formatting tip, and common mistake to avoid.
- Partner Visa 820 Social Evidence: Examples That Work — The social pillar is one of four evidence categories for Australian Partner Visa 820/801 and 309/100. Home Affairs wants specific, dated proof that family and friends recognise you as a couple. Chat history usually supports commitment instead.
- Proof of Genuine Relationship for Visa Applications: Complete Guide — Every immigration agency asks for proof of a genuine relationship, but what that actually means in practice differs by country. Here is the master list of evidence categories, how much weight each carries, and how to assemble a packet that leaves no doubt.
- How to Prove a Bona Fide Marriage (USCIS Guide, 2026) — "Bona fide" is USCIS's core standard for marriage-based immigration benefits. What you need to show, and the common pitfalls that trigger RFEs, NOIDs, and fraud interviews.
- I-130 Evidence of Relationship: Complete Guide (2026) — Form I-130 is the starting point for nearly every US marriage-based green card. Mandatory docs, current fees, and the relationship evidence categories officers weight most heavily.
- Canada Spousal Sponsorship Evidence List: Complete 2026 Guide — IRCC spousal sponsorship has one of the tightest chat-evidence rules in the world: IMM 5533 caps proof-of-contact at 10 pages when you are not living together. This guide walks through the exact documents IRCC wants, what fits in those 10 pages, and how to assemble a file that gets approved.