I'm A Newbie: Need K1 Form Help Please

[Dot 0]

I'm a newbie to this forum, It's so difficult to find parts pertaining to my questions searching all over the site so please help me here kind people. I'm starting off so new to everything

1) How strict are they with these forms? Do they nit pick on tiny errors such as should I put N/A or "none" for the boxes? I cant decipher which one to use.

2) #10 on the form, it's asking me for my birth certificate. I have American birth certificate, am I supposed to put my certificate number on it ? and the issue place number? -The problem is on the example form it says I'm not supposed to put anything in that slot unless I got naturalization??

3) How accurate is the example forms? Should I just follow them exactly to put "none" instead of N/A and for example they have 3 slots for "List of children of fiance(e)" Do I put N/A or none on all the boxes? or just one box on the top left corner?

I'm not sure if these little things would make my form bounce and cost me $455. I'm scared. Could someone experienced please help me? Thanks. :]

[baron555 934]

I'm a newbie to this forum, It's so difficult to find parts pertaining to my questions searching all over the site so please help me here kind people. I'm starting off so new to everything

1) How strict are they with these forms? Do they nit pick on tiny errors such as should I put N/A or "none" for the boxes? I cant decipher which one to use.

Fairly strict. Follow the Example Forms.

2) #10 on the form, it's asking me for my birth certificate. I have American birth certificate, am I supposed to put my certificate number on it ? and the issue place number? -The problem is on the example form it says I'm not supposed to put anything in that slot unless I got naturalization??

Put nothing. Your already a USC.

3) How accurate is the example forms? Should I just follow them exactly to put "none" instead of N/A and for example they have 3 slots for "List of children of fiance(e)" Do I put N/A or none on all the boxes? or just one box on the top left corner?

One None word on the first line is fine.

I'm not sure if these little things would make my form bounce and cost me $455. I'm scared. Could someone experienced please help me? Thanks. :]

I followed the Example Forms to the letter and got approved.

[Dot 0]

I followed the Example Forms to the letter and got approved.

Exactly? Hmm, so I'm just worrying too much?

Thanks for the info Do u know about the birth certificate number area?

Edited January 20, 2010 by Dot

[SabrinaFrance 8]

I'm a newbie to this forum, It's so difficult to find parts pertaining to my questions searching all over the site so please help me here kind people. I'm starting off so new to everything

1) How strict are they with these forms? Do they nit pick on tiny errors such as should I put N/A or "none" for the boxes? I cant decipher which one to use.

USCIS is strict with the forms, and indeed it is better to put NONE when there is a question where you have nothing to say or N/A when the question is not relevant to your specific case instead of leaving a question not answered

2) #10 on the form, it's asking me for my birth certificate. I have American birth certificate, am I supposed to put my certificate number on it ? and the issue place number? -The problem is on the example form it says I'm not supposed to put anything in that slot unless I got naturalization??

In our case we ticked "Birth in the US" and included the BC number and place and date of issue + a copy of the BC in the package

3) How accurate is the example forms? I have found the example forms very accurate and they were of great helpShould I just follow them exactly to put "none" instead of N/A and for example they have 3 slots for "List of children of fiance(e)" Do I put N/A or none on all the boxes? or just one box on the top left corner?if your fiancé does not have any child then you can just put NONE on the first box

I'm not sure if these little things would make my form bounce and cost me $455. I'm scared. Could someone experienced please help me? Thanks. :]

Not crossing a T wont cost you your application to be denied, at the very worse they will send you a RFE. The most important is for you and your fiancé to prove that you have met in person within the past 2 years, then follow the guidelines and example forms and all should be fine

[Bernie C 24]

Helpful hint - this is something I did. After I completed a form I had a close friend or family member review it completely. Its always good to have another set of eyes review to see if they see anything that looks incorrect. Also, dont spend to much time at once going over and over the forms. Fill it out then come back after a day and read it again. I found that I made little errors that I didnt notice in the beginning becuase I was straining so much and worrying too much. Always good to come back with a fresh mind and eyes. There are many wonderful people here that are willing to help so keep the questions comeing. If one is not familiar with your particular question or type of file others will certainly follow that can help based on their experiences. Good luck and best wishes!

[Dot 0]

So, basically I should just follow through with either none or N/A or am I supposed to use both on the form, im not sure where to use which. I don't have a middle name. If i put "none" it will look like my middle name is none wouldnt it? hehehe

What's RFE? and if I get RFE will I have to pay again ?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

You enter 'none' if you do not have what they are asking for. Such as your middle name, if you don't have one then put 'none'

N/A is put if the question does not apply to you.

If you get an RFE it will delay your case, it won't cost you anything to fix it save the cost of shipping the documents to them

Good luck.

[HeatDeath 430]

And the example forms here are well put together. I followed them very closely and had no problems. Make sure your forms match them closely and you should be fine.

[Mark and Carol 4]

I'm a newbie to this forum, It's so difficult to find parts pertaining to my questions searching all over the site so please help me here kind people. I'm starting off so new to everything

1) How strict are they with these forms? Do they nit pick on tiny errors such as should I put N/A or "none" for the boxes? I cant decipher which one to use.

2) #10 on the form, it's asking me for my birth certificate. I have American birth certificate, am I supposed to put my certificate number on it ? and the issue place number? -The problem is on the example form it says I'm not supposed to put anything in that slot unless I got naturalization??

3) How accurate is the example forms? Should I just follow them exactly to put "none" instead of N/A and for example they have 3 slots for "List of children of fiance(e)" Do I put N/A or none on all the boxes? or just one box on the top left corner?

I'm not sure if these little things would make my form bounce and cost me $455. I'm scared. Could someone experienced please help me? Thanks. :]

Dot,

On line #10 on the form, check "Birth in the US". The certificate number, date, and place is for the Naturalization Certificate. You will need to send a certified copy of your birth certificate, not just a photocopy.

RFE is Request For Evidence and will only delay your petition.

You have been given excellent advice from the other members, so stay calm and Good Luck.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Dot,

On line #10 on the form, check "Birth in the US". The certificate number, date, and place is for the Naturalization Certificate. You will need to send a certified copy of your birth certificate, not just a photocopy.

RFE is Request For Evidence and will only delay your petition.

You have been given excellent advice from the other members, so stay calm and Good Luck.

If born in USA, you just check that box and the rest of the section is N/A.

With the petition, you mail photocopy of a certified copy of the US birth certificate.

[Dot 0]

Thanks Everyone, Your help is really appreciated. :] I will just follow the example form exactly and cross my fingers for the best

Hopefully our case should be easy since we dated for like 9-10 years long distance

Edited January 20, 2010 by Dot

[MRStee 19]

Helpful hint - this is something I did. After I completed a form I had a close friend or family member review it completely. Its always good to have another set of eyes review to see if they see anything that looks incorrect. Also, dont spend to much time at once going over and over the forms. Fill it out then come back after a day and read it again. I found that I made little errors that I didnt notice in the beginning becuase I was straining so much and worrying too much. Always good to come back with a fresh mind and eyes. There are many wonderful people here that are willing to help so keep the questions comeing. If one is not familiar with your particular question or type of file others will certainly follow that can help based on their experiences. Good luck and best wishes!

Great advice!

[Teffah 5]

Just to let you know, I put the location and number on my petition. I don't know if it was the right number - haha but the petition was approved in October and my fiance just had his interview yesterday - we are in AP for now, but they kept his passport.

[His Colombianita 0]

Mark and Carol

Hey so i see your colombian! Thats great maybe you could help me a lit. My fiance and I are filling out the I-129 F form and we want to send it before the end of this month. Did it take you a long time to get your application approved? how was the interview?

Edited January 21, 2010 by His Colombianita

[Dot 0]

Just to let you know, I put the location and number on my petition. I don't know if it was the right number - haha but the petition was approved in October and my fiance just had his interview yesterday - we are in AP for now, but they kept his passport.

Oh yeah, where's the california Service center? I think that's the closest to where I live. And was their processing easy ? Fast? Okay? :I Thanks