Any fiancee visa documents I can bring with me when I see my girlfriend???

[Chris M 1]

Hey all, so I am meeting up with the girl I have been talking to in a couple weeks. We have been talking for about 9 months now, and we both feel very strong about taking the next step and bringing here here to the US. So my question is, what documents could I bring on my trip to see her that she could sign, or we can fill out together? I know a lot of the documents require a signature (and some work to prepare) and if we are going to be together I thought we could try to get some of the things done in person. A friend of mine suggested I have the G-325 form, but I wanted to see if there was any other things you all could think of for the fiancee visa. As I am sure many of you are aware it takes forever to send anything to Russia. Even a post card take over a month. Ha ha. Any help would be great. Thank you.

[SunDrop 59]

For the initial I-129F petition, she'll have to complete and sign 2 G325As and a letter of intent. You'll also need a passport photo of her, in a US 2x2 inch size.

Don't forget to gather plenty of 'evidence of meeting' together, including photos of you together, with her family, friends etc. Keep your boarding passes too.

Everything else comes closer to the end of the process, where you will have to send her paperwork for her interview. If it takes that long for regular airmail, then I would recommend getting FedEx or DHL courier to deliver instead. At least you're sure it'll arrive in a timely fashion.

Good luck on your trip and ensuing visa journey

[Bernie C 24]

For the initial I-129F petition, she'll have to complete and sign 2 G325As and a letter of intent. You'll also need a passport photo of her, in a US 2x2 inch size.

Don't forget to gather plenty of 'evidence of meeting' together, including photos of you together, with her family, friends etc. Keep your boarding passes too.

Everything else comes closer to the end of the process, where you will have to send her paperwork for her interview. If it takes that long for regular airmail, then I would recommend getting FedEx or DHL courier to deliver instead. At least you're sure it'll arrive in a timely fashion.

Good luck on your trip and ensuing visa journey

Agreed - G325A, Fiance/Fiancee Letter of Intent to Marry for signatures

Passport Type Photos

Lots of pictures of the two of you together and also with family and friends

Save everything - receipts from restaurants, hotel, flight tickets, boarding passes (you get the idea)

Hope you have a great trip and everything goes well!

[Scott and Iryna 2]

Hi Chris,

My reply may cause some flack, because this site is set up to help you do everything yourself, and of course, you can. However, I chose to hire a service to help me through the process, and I am so glad that I did. It only cost me around 500 bucks or so, and they helped me through the whole process, from start to finish.

First, they sent me a kit to take with me on my visit to see her, in preparation for the K-1 Visa. It included detailed instructions (such as precise specifications for the passport-style photos you will both need) and even a questionnaire, written in the Russian language, for your girl to fill out that will provide information to be used when filing. They also include a sample Intent to Marry for her to write and sign, as well as detailed instructions on what evidence you should acquire during your trip.

Then, they will fill out all the forms for you, and will translate all of the necessary documents. All you do is sign them and take them to the Post Office. They will answer all your questions while you wait for approval, and will tell you what comes next.

Most importantly, they will contact your girl directly and, speaking to her in Russian, they will explain the process to her. When you finally get your NOA2, they will discuss the Medical Exam and prep her for her Interview. This step saved me so much stress and worry.

The service I used is called "Nevesta" (Russian for "bride"): Fiancee-Visa-K1.net

They are a married couple (he is American, she is Russian), and they are very helpful and knowledgeable. They were recommended to me by another couple, and I will strongly recommend them to anyone going through this process.

I even used them to provide me with a certified translation of my Prenup Agreement (which is another subject that will cause a LOT of flack on this site)...

In any case, best of luck on your journey!

- Scott

Edited February 19, 2010 by Scott and Iryna

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hey all, so I am meeting up with the girl I have been talking to in a couple weeks. We have been talking for about 9 months now, and we both feel very strong about taking the next step and bringing here here to the US. So my question is, what documents could I bring on my trip to see her that she could sign, or we can fill out together? I know a lot of the documents require a signature (and some work to prepare) and if we are going to be together I thought we could try to get some of the things done in person. A friend of mine suggested I have the G-325 form, but I wanted to see if there was any other things you all could think of for the fiancee visa. As I am sure many of you are aware it takes forever to send anything to Russia. Even a post card take over a month. Ha ha. Any help would be great. Thank you.

never let your fiancee find out about your girlfriend. There are no girlfriend visas...stop using that word. No I am not kidding.

Make sure she signs the fiancee letter of intent. have her sign several G-325a forms (in case you make a mistake) then you can fill them in later. Keep your travel documents, make COPIES of them to submit (never submit originals) and take a few photos (at least a few). If she was peviously divorced and changed her name (ever) get copies of her divorce and marriage certificates. That is all you will need from her for the petition.

I strongly suggest YOU fill out all the forms with information she gives you. You do not have to waste your time together doing this, have her sign the blank forms, come home and she can email you the information to fill in the blanks.

Print TWO fiance(e) letters of intent, one for each of you (two is better) and have her sign hers. use the sample here at VJ and plug in the names and dates as needed. Nothing more elaborate than VJ's sample is necessary.

Agreed - G325A, Fiance/Fiancee Letter of Intent to Marry for signatures

Passport Type Photos

Lots of pictures of the two of you together and also with family and friends

Save everything - receipts from restaurants, hotel, flight tickets, boarding passes (you get the idea)

Hope you have a great trip and everything goes well!

OOps. Forgot...passport photo. Yes sir, get that also.

[Chris M 1]

Thanks very much everyone. I do have a couple other questions now. I was looking at the fiancee letter of intent, and was hoping someone could direct me to an example that actually has information, or even dummy information, in it. I want to make sure i am doing this correctly is all. The example is good here, but I want to make sure I have the correct information. Also in the letter is a place for United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Department of State, United States Consulate, Russia. Which one do I use? I was thinking about printing a couple of each and giving to Tanya. i imagine she is the one who gets this letter of intent for her application/interview, right?

So I also should ask her to get two more passport photos to give me? I should also get her two passport photos of me as well?

Also I think the confusion lies in what do I give her, and what does she give me. although it seems as long as she signs the G-325a and the fiancee letter of intent (many copies of both to save for mistakes) we should be OK.

Sorry I may be asking basic questions, but I am learning as i go like the rest of you already have. Again. I appreciate the help.

[Waitinggent 2]

It tells you that for the letter of intent for the petition, you use United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You are the petitioner and your fiancee is the beneficiary. Follow the heading with the address of the service center where you will be filing your petition. And as the interview gets close, the second letter of intent (for the interview) is addressed to United States Department of State, United States Consulate, Russia. I used this letter and had no problems.

Thanks very much everyone. I do have a couple other questions now. I was looking at the fiancee letter of intent, and was hoping someone could direct me to an example that actually has information, or even dummy information, in it. I want to make sure i am doing this correctly is all. The example is good here, but I want to make sure I have the correct information. Also in the letter is a place for United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Department of State, United States Consulate, Russia. Which one do I use? I was thinking about printing a couple of each and giving to Tanya. i imagine she is the one who gets this letter of intent for her application/interview, right?

So I also should ask her to get two more passport photos to give me? I should also get her two passport photos of me as well?

Also I think the confusion lies in what do I give her, and what does she give me. although it seems as long as she signs the G-325a and the fiancee letter of intent (many copies of both to save for mistakes) we should be OK.

Sorry I may be asking basic questions, but I am learning as i go like the rest of you already have. Again. I appreciate the help.

[Chris M 1]

It tells you that for the letter of intent for the petition, you use United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You are the petitioner and your fiancee is the beneficiary. Follow the heading with the address of the service center where you will be filing your petition. And as the interview gets close, the second letter of intent (for the interview) is addressed to United States Department of State, United States Consulate, Russia. I used this letter and had no problems.

Awesome!!! Thanks!!!!

[visaveteran 1]

Just follow the Visa Journey guides for K-1. It's all spelled out.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks very much everyone. I do have a couple other questions now. I was looking at the fiancee letter of intent, and was hoping someone could direct me to an example that actually has information, or even dummy information, in it. I want to make sure i am doing this correctly is all. The example is good here, but I want to make sure I have the correct information. Also in the letter is a place for United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Department of State, United States Consulate, Russia. Which one do I use? I was thinking about printing a couple of each and giving to Tanya. i imagine she is the one who gets this letter of intent for her application/interview, right?

So I also should ask her to get two more passport photos to give me? I should also get her two passport photos of me as well?

Also I think the confusion lies in what do I give her, and what does she give me. although it seems as long as she signs the G-325a and the fiancee letter of intent (many copies of both to save for mistakes) we should be OK.

Sorry I may be asking basic questions, but I am learning as i go like the rest of you already have. Again. I appreciate the help.

VJ has an excellent example.

[Michael and Ivy 1]

You need a copy of her birth certificate from NSO

[baron555 934]

Hey all, so I am meeting up with the girl I have been talking to in a couple weeks. We have been talking for about 9 months now, and we both feel very strong about taking the next step and bringing here here to the US. So my question is, what documents could I bring on my trip to see her that she could sign, or we can fill out together? I know a lot of the documents require a signature (and some work to prepare) and if we are going to be together I thought we could try to get some of the things done in person. A friend of mine suggested I have the G-325 form, but I wanted to see if there was any other things you all could think of for the fiancee visa. As I am sure many of you are aware it takes forever to send anything to Russia. Even a post card take over a month. Ha ha. Any help would be great. Thank you.

G-325A and Letter of Intent. Also get her divorce decree with English translation if there is any to get. Also copy her passport while you are there (all pages even the blank ones).

Finally get personal information, mother and father's names/addresses/DOB, children info, previous marriage/divorce info, her places of residence and employer's names/addresses last 5 years.

[Chris M 1]

You need a copy of her birth certificate from NSO

What is NSO? Sorry. the two things I came up with during a search is the Nurses Services Organization and the National Symphony Orchestra. I cannot imagine they issue Russian birth certificates. ha ha

She has been married, so Can I translate the divorce decree? Or where, or who should I get this from?

Thanks again guys.

Edited February 23, 2010 by Chris M

[slim 1,525]

As a general rule, when folks drop by from the PI or other places, take their advice cum grano salis.

[Michael and Ivy 1]

What is NSO? Sorry. the two things I came up with during a search is the Nurses Services Organization and the National Symphony Orchestra. I cannot imagine they issue Russian birth certificates. ha ha

She has been married, so Can I translate the divorce decree? Or where, or who should I get this from?

Thanks again guys.

Sorry i thought your fiancee from the philippines