K-1 petition process started

[mike t 2]

hello fellow members, mikeinkc here. i am the petitioner and i just started the petiton for K-1 visa process recently. i have read the guides, the example letters, and so far, i have only a few questions. in particular with the g-325a form, and the letters of intent to marry. i understand that both me, (petitioner) and my finace'(beneficiary) have to fill out a separate g-325 forms. my question is this. does my finace' have to fill out her copy and sign it in her country and then send it to me with an ink signature by mail of other courier? or can it be filled out by her, signed by her, and then have her scan it, and then send it thru email? my other question is the same but with her letter of intent to marry me within 90 days of entering the US with a valid K1 visa?

and one other question while i have the attention of the good folks that have already been there, done that!!! if during the period of waiting for word of approval of my petition after i send it off, i get an RFE, and i have to send originals of boarding passes, receipts, itineraries, etc....will i receive these items back so i can send these same original items along with the duplicate copy of my petition packet, to my fiance' once petition is approved?

because if i understand correctly, once my petition is approved, i am to send my duplicate petition packet, along with my original documentary proof, to my fiance'. if my originals are the subject of the RFE, how can i send the originals if they are in the hands of the USCIS? if i am missing something please tell me. i have the petition filled out correctly, copies of all of my boarding passes, ticketing comfirmation, baggage tags, receipts, photos, receipt for engagement ring, copies of random sampling of emails, messenger logs, cell phone calls, birth certificates, passport stamps, divorce decrees from both her and i, my g-325a, her g-325a(pending signature issue resolution), letter of intent from her(also in question because of signature issue)....

basically i have studied this process front to back and to front again many times, and i have most of my ducks in a row. i am excited to start this process and get it moving, but not until she and i are 100% certain that everything is in tip-top shape. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks, mikeinkc.

[J & K 2]

hello fellow members, mikeinkc here. i am the petitioner and i just started the petiton for K-1 visa process recently. i have read the guides, the example letters, and so far, i have only a few questions. in particular with the g-325a form, and the letters of intent to marry. i understand that both me, (petitioner) and my finace'(beneficiary) have to fill out a separate g-325 forms. my question is this. does my finace' have to fill out her copy and sign it in her country and then send it to me with an ink signature by mail of other courier? or can it be filled out by her, signed by her, and then have her scan it, and then send it thru email? my other question is the same but with her letter of intent to marry me within 90 days of entering the US with a valid K1 visa?

and one other question while i have the attention of the good folks that have already been there, done that!!! if during the period of waiting for word of approval of my petition after i send it off, i get an RFE, and i have to send originals of boarding passes, receipts, itineraries, etc....will i receive these items back so i can send these same original items along with the duplicate copy of my petition packet, to my fiance' once petition is approved?

because if i understand correctly, once my petition is approved, i am to send my duplicate petition packet, along with my original documentary proof, to my fiance'. if my originals are the subject of the RFE, how can i send the originals if they are in the hands of the USCIS? if i am missing something please tell me. i have the petition filled out correctly, copies of all of my boarding passes, ticketing comfirmation, baggage tags, receipts, photos, receipt for engagement ring, copies of random sampling of emails, messenger logs, cell phone calls, birth certificates, passport stamps, divorce decrees from both her and i, my g-325a, her g-325a(pending signature issue resolution), letter of intent from her(also in question because of signature issue)....

basically i have studied this process front to back and to front again many times, and i have most of my ducks in a row. i am excited to start this process and get it moving, but not until she and i are 100% certain that everything is in tip-top shape. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks, mikeinkc.

All signatures must be originals not scans. Preferably in blue ink. Even if you scan it in color when you print it out you will still be able to tell that it is a copy and you will receive an RFE.

The only originals that you should send in with the I-129F should be all USCIS forms, Letters of Intent, and passport photos. Everything else can be an exact copy (that means front and back for the USC's birth certificate). If you get an RFE requesting an original you will have to send the original. Whatever you send them you will not get back. However they will have it in your file at the Embassy when the beneficiary goes for the interview.

The beneficiary should bring all originals of evidence to the interview.

Fill out your profile so we know what country the beneficiary is from. Many countries have their own set of rules and preferences which do not show up in the guides. If we know what country and embassy you are dealing with the wonderful people on VJ can give you better information.

Edited September 21, 2010 by J & K