I-129F sent & waiting.......

[Shahsu 1]

Hey there Folks,

Well, Here we go with the breath taking process of filing for your loved ones. We did all the stuffs ourselves and So far everything is going well. We just thought we could help some people who are filing their I-129f and share our Journey with them.

What did we send?

1. Cover Letter
2. Money Order $455
3. Application I-129F + Question 18
4. G325A - 4 Copies of Petitioner & Beneficiary + One Passport Photo of Each
5. US Passport - All Pages : Proof of Citizenship
6. Birth Certificates

   PROOF:-

7. Travel Itineraries - 2 Visits
8. Visa Stamps - 2 Visits
9. Boarding Passes - 2 Visits
10. Hotel Receipts - 2 Visits
11. Purchases Made - 2 Visits
12. Phone Logs - 2 Years - 2007 - 2009
13. Chats - 473 Pages - 2 Years partially
14. E-mails - 145 Pages - 2 Years partially
15. Photographs - 8 Pics together
16. Letter Of Support from Family & Friends - 7 Individual Letters

We Sent the Application through Private Courier ( PLEASE CHECK THE ADDRESS FOR SENDING THE PETITION. IF YOU ARE SENDING THROUGH USPS YOU CAN USE THE NORMAL ADDRESS. IF YOU ARE SENDING THROUGH A PRIVATE COURIER SUCH AS DHL/FEDEX etc. THERE IS A DIFFERENT ADDRESS AT THE USCIS.GOV WEBSITE.)

1. Date of Sending: 12 Nov 09
2. Date of Issue of NOA 1: 12 Nov 09
3. Date of Receipt of NOA 1: 18 Nov 09

So, We are currently waiting for the NOA2. So yeah, Thats what we did and did it ourselves so hiring a lawyer is of no use as the petition is just checking the validity of your relationship and not the legal status.

So guys, If you have any suggestions or messages of support, please be free to post. Thank you and Have a nice day.

Edited December 2, 2009 by Shahsu

[payxibka 10,047]

Wow, my whole I-129F package was only 25 pieces of paper... including a several page divorce decree...

Unless you were "front loading" your petition, items 6, 12-14 & 16 are not needed. The USCIS is NOT checking the validity of your relationship but determining eligibility to apply for a visa (petitioner is a USC, both are free to marry and have met face-toface within the last two years)...

moving to progress reports forum

Edited December 2, 2009 by payxibka

[A and J 4]

What did we send?

Ours was around 40 pages, but did include skype history just for secondary evidence so that took up a lot of paper.

we included:

1. Cover Letter

2. personal cheque

3. Application I-129F + Question 18

4. G325A - 4 Copies of Petitioner & Beneficiary + One Passport Photo of Each

5. US birth certificate front and back

Evidence wise

6. flight confirmation for his planned trip in feb

7. my borading passes from my 2 trips

8. my visa stamps

9. 7 photos of us together and with family and friends

10. skype history

I don't think we missed anything out, we will soon see as it is going in the post today

Good luck in your application

[stephen_miha 0]

[*]Chats - 473 Pages - 2 Years partially

[*]E-mails - 145 Pages - 2 Years partially

no way! i mean really?! YOU RULE! i wish i could be there at uscis to see those guy's faces when they see your package! OVER 600 PAGES!

anyway, no need for these. they only want the proof that you and your fincee have actally seen each other in person (within 2 years). that's not an evidence of this requirement. guess you'd be the first for December filers. you should start your Dec filres topic.

good luck on a fast and smooth journey!

[stephen_miha 0]

what about "letters of intent"? i read here and in the instructions of I-129F that these are required...

[A and J 4]

what about "letters of intent"? i read here and in the instructions of I-129F that these are required...

Thanks Stephen....we included two of the as well, one writen by him and one by me, both signed and dated...thanks again for picking that up

[Shahsu 1]

Oops, sorry, Yes we sent the letter of intents too........

[Shahsu 1]

Ok Guys, Sorry for not replying soon because I am so busy with my work schedule. Ok, Many of you have commented that certain things in the package we sent are not really necessary. But the fact is I did a very good research about the k1 visa and read many case histories. Honestly, I was abit optimistic like everyone thinking we just need this and that but after going through previous cases its so shocking that the k1 visa has been rejected or sent an RFE or even delayed for long time because something simple was missing. The first silliest mistake of RFE was the couple sent only 2 chats. The RFE stated, "Send more proof of relationship". I know sending a few chats is enough but where do i start and where do i end. Its difficult because all they would be reading is broken chats without meaning. So we just chose like 6 full chats showing how our relationship developed and how it evolved till date giving them a clear picture. Other cases of RFE was not enough proof of meeting in person, Not enough photographs..... and it goes on. Thats why, we decided that we shouldn't give space to any error and sent them precisely what they wanted to see and nailed the application to the core. Now, if they want to send us an RFE then it would be because "TOO HEAVY SEND A LIGHTER ONE" )

Anyways, They got it and they are processing it. Now i am just getting ready for the Interview and gathering all the other documents they require for the interview such as Police certificates, Medicals and I-134 affidavit of support. Hopefully, By God's will and the faith in our love we will prosper that forthcoming test of our lives.

Any other comments, You guys are very welcome to post.

[DedicatedWife 4]

Hey there Folks,

Well, Here we go with the breath taking process of filing for your loved ones. We did all the stuffs ourselves and So far everything is going well. We just thought we could help some people who are filing their I-129f and share our Journey with them.

What did we send?

1. Cover Letter
2. Money Order $455
3. Application I-129F + Question 18
4. G325A - 4 Copies of Petitioner & Beneficiary + One Passport Photo of Each
5. US Passport - All Pages : Proof of Citizenship
6. Birth Certificates

   PROOF:-

7. Travel Itineraries - 2 Visits
8. Visa Stamps - 2 Visits
9. Boarding Passes - 2 Visits
10. Hotel Receipts - 2 Visits
11. Purchases Made - 2 Visits
12. Phone Logs - 2 Years - 2007 - 2009
13. Chats - 473 Pages - 2 Years partially
14. E-mails - 145 Pages - 2 Years partially
15. Photographs - 8 Pics together
16. Letter Of Support from Family & Friends - 7 Individual Letters

We Sent the Application through Private Courier ( PLEASE CHECK THE ADDRESS FOR SENDING THE PETITION. IF YOU ARE SENDING THROUGH USPS YOU CAN USE THE NORMAL ADDRESS. IF YOU ARE SENDING THROUGH A PRIVATE COURIER SUCH AS DHL/FEDEX etc. THERE IS A DIFFERENT ADDRESS AT THE USCIS.GOV WEBSITE.)

1. Date of Sending: 12 Nov 09
2. Date of Issue of NOA 1: 12 Nov 09
3. Date of Receipt of NOA 1: 18 Nov 09

So, We are currently waiting for the NOA2. So yeah, Thats what we did and did it ourselves so hiring a lawyer is of no use as the petition is just checking the validity of your relationship and not the legal status.

So guys, If you have any suggestions or messages of support, please be free to post. Thank you and Have a nice day.

Best wishes to you. Be patient but you will get that NOA2 soon.