I-129F questions

[k34 0]

We have things almost complete, however on the form itself there is a section that says: "Your fiancee will apply for a visa abroad at the American embassy or consulate at:"

Is this question only applicable if this is being filed in some unusual way directly with a consulate abroad? Or are they looking for Montreal as the answer?

Also is overkill on the evidence of meeting possible? My attachment explaining the items is 2 pages long, detailing 14 visits and listing the evidence. Some of these are pretty strong (IMO) like this:

"March 27, 2008 – April 1, 2008: Beneficiary and Petitioner traveled together by Amtrak train from Chicago to New Orleans for a short vacation.

Exhibit__ -- E-mail forwarded from the Petitioner to the Beneficiary, confirming the train reservation; Baggage claim tags for both the Beneficiary and the Petitioner; Beneficiary’s and Petitioner's credit card statements showing purchases at stores and restaurants in New Orleans; Photo of the Beneficiary and the Petitioner at a restaurant in New Orleans"

But then I also have some for which the only evidence is a car rental agreement or an email confirming a bus ticket. Should I leave the sketchier items out so I don't risk a lazy reviewer just reading a few of them and deciding they're not good enough?

Any advice is really appreciated... I am making it my mission to not get an RFE!

[Dakine 26]

We have things almost complete, however on the form itself there is a section that says: "Your fiancee will apply for a visa abroad at the American embassy or consulate at:"

Is this question only applicable if this is being filed in some unusual way directly with a consulate abroad? Or are they looking for Montreal as the answer?

Also is overkill on the evidence of meeting possible? My attachment explaining the items is 2 pages long, detailing 14 visits and listing the evidence. Some of these are pretty strong (IMO) like this:

"March 27, 2008 – April 1, 2008: Beneficiary and Petitioner traveled together by Amtrak train from Chicago to New Orleans for a short vacation.

Exhibit__ -- E-mail forwarded from the Petitioner to the Beneficiary, confirming the train reservation; Baggage claim tags for both the Beneficiary and the Petitioner; Beneficiary’s and Petitioner's credit card statements showing purchases at stores and restaurants in New Orleans; Photo of the Beneficiary and the Petitioner at a restaurant in New Orleans"

But then I also have some for which the only evidence is a car rental agreement or an email confirming a bus ticket. Should I leave the sketchier items out so I don't risk a lazy reviewer just reading a few of them and deciding they're not good enough?

Any advice is really appreciated... I am making it my mission to not get an RFE!

Put the consulate your fiancee will have their interview.

You only need solid proof you have met your fiancee in person in the last 2 years.

No need a bunch of emails. Save them for the interview. Couple pictures of you together helps also.

Proof of a "bonafide relationship" comes into play at the interview!

[SapphireDreams 71]

We just wrote the story of how we met for the first time and how we visit eachother frequently. Then we attached some boarding passes, our receipts from the 3 cruises we went on together and photos. We also sent in phone records but we knew they weren't really necessary.

We have been dating long distance for 5 years and going back and forth for visits every 4-8 weeks so I just couldn't possible list every single visit. I mean I could've but I didn't save all my boarding passes so I figured a few of the ones I kept and a few other receipts was sufficient considering some people have only met once or twice and get through.

I figure if they see that we've been dating for 5 years now long distance it better be real!!

Anyways, I don't think you need that much detail. I don't think it would hurt, but I wouldn't waste too much time on it.

[paothao 0]

We just wrote the story of how we met for the first time and how we visit eachother frequently. Then we attached some boarding passes, our receipts from the 3 cruises we went on together and photos. We also sent in phone records but we knew they weren't really necessary.

We have been dating long distance for 5 years and going back and forth for visits every 4-8 weeks so I just couldn't possible list every single visit. I mean I could've but I didn't save all my boarding passes so I figured a few of the ones I kept and a few other receipts was sufficient considering some people have only met once or twice and get through.

I figure if they see that we've been dating for 5 years now long distance it better be real!!

Anyways, I don't think you need that much detail. I don't think it would hurt, but I wouldn't waste too much time on it.

To be very neat, I would suggest you do the followings Exhibit or table of content:

In I-129f package - some of the proof are: photoes of you together (at least one engagement photos is best), email, boarding pass/airplane ticket, phone bills, moneygram, westernunion, letter of intend, engagement document/letter, financial support evidences, email, etc. Put them in table of content, exhibit item, or label/item, title "proof of meeting", then list all those evidences on this section. On your cover letter, the content might be like,

A. I-129f package

B. G-325A (both)

C. Affidavit of support - form I-134 and all w-2, paystubs, mortgage, car, board, stockbond, checking &

saving if any of value to you (assess), etc

D. Engagement letter - engagement photo, ring receipt, letter of intend (both you and your fiance(e),

F. Proof of meeting in person - photoes, plane ticket, etc

G. On going relationship - Money gram, Westernuniton, phone bills, email, etc.

In this way, you'll be sure not to get RFE...

Also, you need not write long story because they'll ask you on the interview so you might forget what you wrote. Simple two lines (one sentence) to fit in that box only. That's how i did, and they asked this question on the interview. The CO asked me (interview me more) not my fiancee...

Hope this help a bit...

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

We just wrote the story of how we met for the first time and how we visit eachother frequently. Then we attached some boarding passes, our receipts from the 3 cruises we went on together and photos. We also sent in phone records but we knew they weren't really necessary.

We have been dating long distance for 5 years and going back and forth for visits every 4-8 weeks so I just couldn't possible list every single visit. I mean I could've but I didn't save all my boarding passes so I figured a few of the ones I kept and a few other receipts was sufficient considering some people have only met once or twice and get through.

I figure if they see that we've been dating for 5 years now long distance it better be real!!

Anyways, I don't think you need that much detail. I don't think it would hurt, but I wouldn't waste too much time on it.

To be very neat, I would suggest you do the followings Exhibit or table of content:

In I-129f package - some of the proof are: photoes of you together (at least one engagement photos is best), email, boarding pass/airplane ticket, phone bills, moneygram, westernunion, letter of intend, engagement document/letter, financial support evidences, email, etc. Put them in table of content, exhibit item, or label/item, title "proof of meeting", then list all those evidences on this section. On your cover letter, the content might be like,

A. I-129f package

B. G-325A (both)

C. Affidavit of support - form I-134 and all w-2, paystubs, mortgage, car, board, stockbond, checking &

saving if any of value to you (assess), etc

D. Engagement letter - engagement photo, ring receipt, letter of intend (both you and your fiance(e),

F. Proof of meeting in person - photoes, plane ticket, etc

G. On going relationship - Money gram, Westernuniton, phone bills, email, etc.

In this way, you'll be sure not to get RFE...

Also, you need not write long story because they'll ask you on the interview so you might forget what you wrote. Simple two lines (one sentence) to fit in that box only. That's how i did, and they asked this question on the interview. The CO asked me (interview me more) not my fiancee...

Hope this help a bit...

You don't send in the Affidavit of support and all the accompanying documents with the initial petition. That is only needed at the time of interview.

Also...showing that money has been sent can be a red flag and not a good thing to do...I do not suggest this at all.

Also, emails and phone bills are not needed at that time either, again, only needed at the interview.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The K-1 visa process is actually two parts: part one - your fiance petitions for permission to have his fiancee apply for a visa. He needs to prove that he is eligible for the approved petition and that you two have met within the last 2 years and established a relationship with the intent to marry. Once he is approved as a petitioner, all of the paperwork is sent to the Consulate in Canada - in this case, Montreal since you live east of Manitoba. The US Consulate will send you a package of information, advising you that a petition has been approved in your name, and including an application for the K-1 visa. You gather together all of the requested documents, inform the Consulate when you have them, then attend a scheduled interview.

For the I-129f petition part of the process, your fiance only needs to prove that you have physically met within the last two years, that you have the intention of getting married and that he is eligible to petition for a fiancee. So go with the solid evidence of meeting within the past 2 years and no, you don't need to submit it all. Your eligibility and the rest of the proof of the ongoing relationship, along with his proof that he can support you and you won't become a burden on the US taxpayer, are required for your half of the process - the K-1 visa - which won't happen for a few months yet.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Edited June 27, 2008 by Kathryn41

[k34 0]

The K-1 visa process is actually two parts: part one - your fiance petitions for permission to have his fiancee apply for a visa. He needs to prove that he is eligible for the approved petition and that you two have met within the last 2 years and established a relationship with the intent to marry. Once he is approved as a petitioner, all of the paperwork is sent to the Consulate in Canada - in this case, Montreal since you live east of Manitoba. The US Consulate will send you a package of information, advising you that a petition has been approved in your name, and including an application for the K-1 visa. You gather together all of the requested documents, inform the Consulate when you have them, then attend a scheduled interview.

For the I-129f petition part of the process, your fiance only needs to prove that you have physically met within the last two years, that you have the intention of getting married and that he is eligible to petition for a fiancee. So go with the solid evidence of meeting within the past 2 years and no, you don't need to submit it all. Your eligibility and the rest of the proof of the ongoing relationship, along with his proof that he can support you and you won't become a burden on the US taxpayer, are required for your half of the process - the K-1 visa - which won't happen for a few months yet.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Thanks for the replies! I have a feeling that I am overthinking/overcomplicating things in one of my occasional bouts of perfectionism

I think I have a pretty good understanding of the process (thanks to this forum!), but Kathryn, your explanation of the process in two parts (his and hers ) somewhat simplifies it in my mind. I think. Until I come up with my next series of questions, at least

Thanks!