I-129F INITIAL PACKET

[Madame Nafe 0]

I am traveling to Haiti in a couple of weeks to spend almost a month with my fiance. We will also be taking our engagement pictures and having an offical engagement celebration with our family and friends. I am a bit nervous about this entire VISA JOURNEY process and hope that everything works in our favor and is expedited (no wishful thinking here). I've seen some people wait months, while others it's moving pretty quickly. I want to be ready for every and anything to avoid delays. Iwant to know what are all the forms that I will need beyond this point. With my initial packet, I completed the I-129F (Fiance Visa application); G-325A (Biographic Information); I-134 (Affidavit of Support). I sent more than what was asked for. I believe in front loading to help them speed up the process. I hope my baby is here soooooon.

Please tell me any other documents which will be needed in this entire process. Thank you.

The Future Mrs. Nafe

Our VJ Experience

Service Center: Vermont Service Center

Consulate: Haiti

I-129F Fiance Visa

USCIS

11-21-2012 Mailed off I-129F packet certified mail with $340

11-28-2012 USCIS Acceptance Confirmation (email)

11-30-2012 Received NOA1 ( FORM I-797C)

12-03-2012 Case status is finally on USCIS (work in progress)

12-12-2012 Case status: Initial Review

[bigdog 376]

It will be about 7 months, so hang in there.

[Vicomi 31]

Hi If you fiance is in Haiti, I think you can request an expedite. I noticed several moved from NJoa1 to the next stage within a month or two. Check with other members in the Haiti Portal. Best wishes, safe travels and happy celebrations (F)

Edited December 16, 2012 by Vicomi

[Madame Nafe 0]

It will be about 7 months, so hang in there.

So I guess our wedding date which is set for June 23, 2013 may have to be push back I'm thinking about sending them our save-the-date cards, venues contraccts which is already in place and a copy of my deposit for my wedding dress. I must learn to be patient in this entire process.But it's very nerve wreking at the same time. Thanks BIGDOG

[Madame Nafe 0]

Hi If you fiance is in Haiti, I think you can request an expedite. I noticed several moved from NJoa1 to the next stage within a month or two. Check with other members in the Haiti Portal. Best wishes, safe travels and happy celebrations (F)

OHHH REALLY!! thanks for that heads up. I will definitely do that

[bigdog 376]

So I guess our wedding date which is set for June 23, 2013 may have to be push back I'm thinking about sending them our save-the-date cards, venues contraccts which is already in place and a copy of my deposit for my wedding dress. I must learn to be patient in this entire process.But it's very nerve wreking at the same time. Thanks BIGDOG

My opinion is, not to make hard plans or put moneys on stuff which cannot be changed. This process is unusual and has twists and turns. I made general plans and after my wife was approved on her I129f, I firmed up our wedding stuff in Las Vegas. This means you will probably not the best price on air travel either, sorry. Good Luck with your interview. Each step along the way has its own challenges, from the unknown to the GC.

[Cathi 5,744]

My opinion is, not to make hard plans or put moneys on stuff which cannot be changed. This process is unusual and has twists and turns. I made general plans and after my wife was approved on her I129f, I firmed up our wedding stuff in Las Vegas. This means you will probably not the best price on air travel either, sorry. Good Luck with your interview. Each step along the way has its own challenges, from the unknown to the GC.

I agree. I see so many people here who plan the wedding, and in the end are angry and disappointed when things do not go their way and they lose thousands of dollars because their visas were not granted in time for their plans. So many things can happen to delay this process, including RFEs and AP. It is best of you don;t make any travel plans, or put any deposits for the wedding until the visa is in hand. Good luck.

[Pitaya 2,577]

My opinion is, not to make hard plans or put moneys on stuff which cannot be changed. This process is unusual and has twists and turns. I made general plans and after my wife was approved on her I129f, I firmed up our wedding stuff in Las Vegas. This means you will probably not the best price on air travel either, sorry. Good Luck with your interview. Each step along the way has its own challenges, from the unknown to the GC.

So true!

[mtcmk1 37]

I don't think they speed up the Haiti process anymore. It was right after the Earthquake that they did (this is what a USCIS officer told me when I called to ask about it.) If you send them your save-the-dates and other wedding plans, it will not really help--since they specifically said to not make any plans until you have the VISA in hand (that's including travel plans for your fiancé.) I have a list of things I included with my Packet 3. I will send you that list via PM.

I think the best thing to do right now is to wait and pray. Who knows, your June wedding might still happen. But don't make any concrete plans and make nonrefundable deposits.