How to Organize Relationship Evidence for a Spouse Visa on Mac

Reviewed November 12, 2026 by the VisaDocket team. Not legal or immigration advice.

Start with copies of the records you already have: chat exports, photos, travel documents and emails. Keep the originals, check their dates, and arrange the material so someone else can follow the timeline. VisaDocket can format these files into a dated, numbered PDF on a Mac. It does not decide which evidence your application requires or whether it will be accepted.

1. Keep the source files

Create a working folder containing copies of the files you want to organize. Keep the original exports elsewhere. Give unfamiliar files descriptive names so you can find them again during review.

VisaDocket reads the folder you select; it does not replace the source material. A PDF is a presentation of those records, not independent proof that their contents are genuine.

2. Export chats in a supported format

Use the export guide for the app you used. Supported sources include WhatsApp text or ZIP exports, Telegram Desktop JSON, Meta JSON downloads for Messenger and Instagram, and LINE text exports. iMessage and SMS can be exported through TextDocket on a Mac.

For WeChat and Signal, VisaDocket uses screenshots rather than a readable native chat export. Check that important names, dates and surrounding messages are visible. Do not assume that a screenshot contains every message in a conversation.

Start with the export guide for your chat app, including WhatsApp on iPhone, WhatsApp on Android, Telegram, WeChat and Signal.

3. Add the other records you want to include

Add photos, documents and saved emails to the same working folder. Think about what each item explains in the timeline. VisaDocket places supported material in date order and represents a video with a still image in the PDF; the PDF is not a playable copy of the original video.

If an item appears under an unexpected date, check the source and preview before exporting. Do not silently change a date just to make the timeline look consistent.

4. Review the timeline and context

Check names, dates, message senders, duplicates and missing material. If you choose a smaller message selection in VisaDocket, inspect the retained context. The app's selection controls are formatting choices, not official instructions about how many messages an application should include.

Review any hidden text and screenshots in the preview. Keep the originals available so you can refer back to them. Follow the instructions for your particular application when deciding what to include, translate or submit.

5. Preview, then export

VisaDocket is free to download and lets you preview your own folder. PDF export is a one-time $29.99 purchase. It requires macOS 14 or later; it is not a Windows or iPhone app. Check the Mac App Store listing for the price in your storefront.

The PDF can include a cover, contents, a dated timeline and a source-file appendix. Evidence processing takes place on your Mac; source files are not uploaded for processing. See the product's privacy and support pages for the relevant network and purchase details.

Read the sample walkthrough, open the fictional sample PDF, or download VisaDocket from the Mac App Store. The sample illustrates the output format; it is not a successful applicant's evidence pack or an official template.

Does this guarantee my evidence will be accepted?

No. VisaDocket organizes and formats material. It does not provide immigration advice, verify the truth of your records, or guarantee an application outcome. Check the official instructions for your application.

Can I organize the material manually?

Yes. You can use a document editor to arrange your records and add captions and page numbers. VisaDocket is an optional way to format supported source files and preview them together. Choose the method that lets you review the result accurately.