Different Checklist VJ and USCIS

[Girl from Celebes 588]

My fiance and I start sort out what do we need to put for I-129F package. He reads the instruction on http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf but quitely different from this http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide. For example, on USCIS website it doesn't say anything about cover letter of I-129F, letter intent to marry, proof of ongoing relationship. Only photographs, biographic information, birth certificate and some documents from him. My question why those are have different list? or maybe we just misunderstood the instructions? Thank you for help.

Edited September 24, 2011 by jengpaseogirl

[skiptex 225]

JPG.. i also wonder about that..

i have looked for this "CHECKLIST" at the USCIS website.. and not found it either...

but it seems to be needed or else it would not be posted..

[Gosia & Tito 199]

My fiance and I start sort out what do we need to put for I-129F package. He reads the instruction on http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf but quitely different from this http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide. For example, on USCIS website it doesn't say anything about cover letter of I-129F, letter intent to marry, proof of ongoing relationship. Only photographs, biographic information, birth certificate and some documents from him. My question why those are have different list? or maybe we just misunderstood the instructions? Thank you for help.

You did not misunderstood, the VJ list is based on 1st hand experience of the members who had gone through the process themselves. USCIS are the minimum, VJ's adds to it to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a RFE. Keep in mind that no one can guarantee approval or no RFE; the VJ list just improves your petition.

For example, the cover letter is basically a list of all what is included in your petition, the idea here is a. ensure you didn't miss anything and b. make life easier for the USCIS person reviewing your case (an index if you will).

The entire goal is to make your petition as easy to review as possible and to avoid RFEs.

Good luck

[skiptex 225]

G&T.. thanks.. thats what i figured.. its a pretty good check list.. thanks

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You have missed the part in the I-129F instructions which state that you must include a statement of intent to marry, and proof that you have met in person in the last two years. See part 5 in the instructions. It most definitely says something about those things.

Edited September 24, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[Girl from Celebes 588]

You did not misunderstood, the VJ list is based on 1st hand experience of the members who had gone through the process themselves. USCIS are the minimum, VJ's adds to it to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a RFE. Keep in mind that no one can guarantee approval or no RFE; the VJ list just improves your petition.

For example, the cover letter is basically a list of all what is included in your petition, the idea here is a. ensure you didn't miss anything and b. make life easier for the USCIS person reviewing your case (an index if you will).

The entire goal is to make your petition as easy to review as possible and to avoid RFEs.

Good luck

thank you for info..

[Moomin 292]

The VJ guide does not say you have to submit evidence of ongoing relationship. It says you will need evidence of having met within the last two years and primary proof. And for some countries it may help to frontload the petition. HOwever, the primary evidence of meeting is the requirements.

Cover letter is not a must but it helps you and USCIS to get a better overview.

You have to proof that you're legally free to marry. The easiest way to do that is by writing a sworn statement that you are legally free to marry and intend to do so with your fiance. (5b on instruction for I-129F).

Making two copies of entire package isn't required either but some do it to have a record of what they have submitted.

Hope that helps a bit : )

My fiance and I start sort out what do we need to put for I-129F package. He reads the instruction on http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf but quitely different from this http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide. For example, on USCIS website it doesn't say anything about cover letter of I-129F, letter intent to marry, proof of ongoing relationship. Only photographs, biographic information, birth certificate and some documents from him. My question why those are have different list? or maybe we just misunderstood the instructions? Thank you for help.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

JPG.. i also wonder about that..

i have looked for this "CHECKLIST" at the USCIS website.. and not found it either...

but it seems to be needed or else it would not be posted..

Now, we are both know the reason. LoL. That's why we need to join VJ to get handful help...

[Girl from Celebes 588]

The VJ guide does not say you have to submit evidence of ongoing relationship. It says you will need evidence of having met within the last two years and primary proof. And for some countries it may help to frontload the petition. HOwever, the primary evidence of meeting is the requirements.

Cover letter is not a must but it helps you and USCIS to get a better overview.

You have to proof that you're legally free to marry. The easiest way to do that is by writing a sworn statement that you are legally free to marry and intend to do so with your fiance. (5b on instruction for I-129F).

Making two copies of entire package isn't required either but some do it to have a record of what they have submitted.

Hope that helps a bit : )

Thank you. it's really help since my fiance only rely information from official website..

[ronluvme 10]

Buttomline is better to have more info than less info.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

You have missed the part in the I-129F instructions which state that you must include a statement of intent to marry, and proof that you have met in person in the last two years. See part 5 in the instructions. It most definitely says something about those things.

Yes, you are corret...Get nervous about this..

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Buttomline is better to have more info than less info.

Yes, Indeed...thank you for the enlightment, just get nervous about these thing...

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Yes, Indeed...thank you for the enlightment, just get nervous about these thing...

Not to worry, everyone gets nervous when so much is at stake.

You want to check and recheck your petition before mailing it. 2-3 times to make sure you have everything completed and also cross check the different forms to ensure it all matches.

Also, once you mail your initial petition, start looking into the next steps (after NOA2, interviews, etc) and past that (AOS). The name of the game here is preparation and knowing ahead of time what you will need because often getting documentation can take days or weeks. Last thing you want is to find out you need that one document that can delay your case by 2-3 weeks.

You don't need to rush but you want to be be a couple of steps ahead; this will save time and $$$ on a process that is already lengthy and costly.

[Andie 147]

Not to worry, everyone gets nervous when so much is at stake.

You want to check and recheck your petition before mailing it. 2-3 times to make sure you have everything completed and also cross check the different forms to ensure it all matches.

Also, once you mail your initial petition, start looking into the next steps (after NOA2, interviews, etc) and past that (AOS). The name of the game here is preparation and knowing ahead of time what you will need because often getting documentation can take days or weeks. Last thing you want is to find out you need that one document that can delay your case by 2-3 weeks.

You don't need to rush but you want to be be a couple of steps ahead; this will save time and $$$ on a process that is already lengthy and costly.

[newlyweds2010 208]

read the instructions to form I-129F. They tell you what evidence you need to attach. We followed the instructions and we had no problem.