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[ruby_mtl 0]

Hello all,

I've been reading some of the discussions and thought I'd join in. I wish I knew about this website earlier....I think it's great to be able to communicate with people with similar situations. We just started the fiancée process (K1). My fiancé put the application in the mail yesterday.

He is the American citizen, I'm a Canadian citizen. We have 2 daughters together who were born in Montreal, where I live. My fiancé will do dual citizenship (born abroad) for both of them, so they are not included in this process (although we did write their names of course).

About 15 years ago, my mother got us SSN that are not valid for employment. My mother is also canadian and never lived in the States, but she bought a house in FL and was able to apply for it somehow....I don't know the details and she doesn't remember. My fiancé and his mother seem to think that the fact that I've had a SSN for roughly 15years will help. Is that true? Anyone knows?

Also any inside info that anyone has on K1 and Montreal processing will be greatly appreciated!!

Hopefully as I go through this process, I will be able to help others.

Thanks

[payxibka 10,045]

An SSN wil neither help nor hurt... Providing or not providing the required evidence is what will help you or hurt you. Since a SSN is not a required piece of evidence, it never comes into play...

[ruby_mtl 0]

An SSN wil neither help nor hurt... Providing or not providing the required evidence is what will help you or hurt you. Since a SSN is not a required piece of evidence, it never comes into play...

Thanks for your reply. That's what I thought and tried to explain to them.

I have another question for people....I just saw the guide about sending I-129F package. We did not put a cover letter and did not put a lot of evidence that we met personally besides our daughters' birth certificate. We figured it was enough but now I'm afraid we should've put more. Given that we sent everything yesterday, is there a way to send more info? To same address?

Thanks again

[LuckyDucky 0]

I have another question for people....I just saw the guide about sending I-129F package. We did not put a cover letter and did not put a lot of evidence that we met personally besides our daughters' birth certificate. We figured it was enough but now I'm afraid we should've put more. Given that we sent everything yesterday, is there a way to send more info? To same address?

My evidence was relatively minimal for meeting in person: dated boarding passes, credit card statement for flight, about 6 dated pictures, and a photocopy of the used visa and entry/exit stamp into the country. It's usually for the final interview at the embassy when people bring a lot of evidence to prove a real and true relationship.

If you only put your daughters' birth certificates, it may or may not be sufficient. Strictly speaking, they have no way of verifying with the birth certificates that your fiance is your daughters' biological father. I guess it depends on the person reviewing the case.

I would not recommend sending information on its own. There's a very good chance that it'll never get "united" with your I-129F filing. If they require more evidence, they will send you a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Edited October 15, 2008 by LuckyDucky

[ruby_mtl 0]

I have another question for people....I just saw the guide about sending I-129F package. We did not put a cover letter and did not put a lot of evidence that we met personally besides our daughters' birth certificate. We figured it was enough but now I'm afraid we should've put more. Given that we sent everything yesterday, is there a way to send more info? To same address?

My evidence was relatively minimal for meeting in person: dated boarding passes, credit card statement for flight, about 6 dated pictures, and a photocopy of the used visa and entry/exit stamp into the country. It's usually for the final interview at the embassy when people bring a lot of evidence to prove a real and true relationship.

If you only put your daughters' birth certificates, it may or may not be sufficient. Strictly speaking, they have no way of verifying with the birth certificates that your fiance is your daughters' biological father. I guess it depends on the person reviewing the case.

I would not recommend sending information on its own. There's a very good chance that it'll never get "united" with your I-129F filing. If they require more evidence, they will send you a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Point well taken...I guess we'll have to wait and see....we were so stupid not to send more....we see each other about twice a month so we have PLENTY of evidence!!!

Oh well...you live and learn!!

Thanks LuckyDucky!

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

Welcome to VJ! And good luck for your immigration journey!

[Zee Bee 61]

An SSN wil neither help nor hurt... Providing or not providing the required evidence is what will help you or hurt you. Since a SSN is not a required piece of evidence, it never comes into play...

Thanks for your reply. That's what I thought and tried to explain to them.

I have another question for people....I just saw the guide about sending I-129F package. We did not put a cover letter and did not put a lot of evidence that we met personally besides our daughters' birth certificate. We figured it was enough but now I'm afraid we should've put more. Given that we sent everything yesterday, is there a way to send more info? To same address?

Thanks again

Welcome to VJ

Don't worry about sending more info, if they need it, they will contact you.

Good luck on your journey

[envy_me 18]

welcome to the jungle..

i mean VJ..

hoping for your smooth journey!

[sara..... 371]

welcome to vj may ur journey be swift and problem free..........

[Wis-Can 0]

Weclome to VJ from a fellow Canadian!! Good luck on your journey.

[Mina76 0]

Hi and Welcome to VJ!

[ladyinpink 1]

welcome!!!!! and good luck the rest of your journeys

[ruby_mtl 0]

Thank you all for your warm words! Looking forward to share yours journeys. good luck to all!!

[diday 0]

hi there

dont worry much, as long as you have proofs that the relationship is real. SSN is not a part of the process yet.

An SSN wil neither help nor hurt... Providing or not providing the required evidence is what will help you or hurt you. Since a SSN is not a required piece of evidence, it never comes into play...

Thanks for your reply. That's what I thought and tried to explain to them.

I have another question for people....I just saw the guide about sending I-129F package. We did not put a cover letter and did not put a lot of evidence that we met personally besides our daughters' birth certificate. We figured it was enough but now I'm afraid we should've put more. Given that we sent everything yesterday, is there a way to send more info? To same address?

Thanks again

[frali 2]

Welcome to VJ!