Final Packet Assembly

[egospiers 0]

Hi All,

I am preparing the final packet to send, I've reviewed all requirements and assembly tips on VJ.com as well as USCIS website, but I still have some questions I couldn't find answers for, any info is much appreciated:

1. For question 18 of the I-129f part of the question asks "describe the circumstances under which you met" and a space is provided, but I've seen some instructions which state that the answer should be typed on a separate page and attached, and I've seen others where this is not the case. is it recommended that this be on a separate attached page? exactly how much info are they looking for here? do they want a story? my circumstance is pretty straight forward and extra space is not needed, but I am nervous I am not providing enough info.

2. If I am submitting a passport stamp to show entry into a foreign country for evidence of us having met, should I submit all pages of the passport? or just the page bearing the stamp? I wouldn't ask but I am submitting all pages of my passport to show US residency along with the I-129f, so I'm unsure if I need to submit all pages again in the evidence of having met in person.

3. Assembly: there is a lot of paper, and I am wondering how to actually assemble it all, the USCIS states to use ACCO fasteners to assemble the packet, is this the best option? can I three hole punch everything and put it in a binder with tabs? this seems more organized. If I can use ACCO fasteners can I just use a spring loaded clip? should all the paperwork be in a folder or something to contain everything?

4. Evidence submitted to show we've met recently: Should I include anything but the evidence, like a description of the trip, what we did, why it tool place when it did?

5. Any final helpful tips to ensure success?

Thanks so much!!!!

[thelastpetitioner 218]

1.they want exactly what they want,some people ( us included ) went overboard and submited about a paragraph or more.if you want to attach a sheet,make sure you sign and date it.if you can fit what you want to write ( what after mailing the package off will help you sleep easy at night without worrying for an RFE ) in there,then its fine,if not,attach a sheet,sign and date.

2.i submited all pages,i would rather send a heavy package than get an RFE

3.i dont know,but i assume what they suggest themselves is the safest and best option.

4.the evidence requested at the first stage is just evidence of having met,your letter ( not saying it is ) to their eyes could be fake,so,dont bother,just put boarding passes,passport stamps,hotel paperwork or anything else that can prove that you were where you claim you were at the time you say you were.

5.relax,oh and you can not include pictures and emails as evidence in this stage,cause its not their job to determine whether or not your relationship is bona fide,they just care about you filling the paperwork correctly and having met within the last two years,thats all.

[JeannieL 44]

We sent pictures about 6 pictures, copies of phone records and chat records etc in the packet as it said that we should in the instructions.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Check out the above link...That is what we followed.

Best of luck!

[Coleen 2]

As for question number 3, I suggest that you just read and follow the guides here. Write a cover letter and list all the documents in your package. Then just order the documents according to the list and that's it. You can just use simple paperclips, there are really no special requirements that you MUST follow. They will not return your package to you if it's not in perfect order. Everybody has its own way of organizing documents and once again just read the guides and you'll be fine.

Remember that ''one picture is worth a thousand words''. A lot of people got an RFE for not providing sufficient proof that they actually met in last two years. Passport stamps ARE important, but when you think about it they don't really show that you two have seen each other in the past two years, they can also mean that you were on a business trip or something else. USCIS must have a proof that you two were at the same place and same time in the last two years. What's better than pictures than?

Good luck.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Hi All,

I am preparing the final packet to send, I've reviewed all requirements and assembly tips on VJ.com as well as USCIS website, but I still have some questions I couldn't find answers for, any info is much appreciated:

1. For question 18 of the I-129f part of the question asks "describe the circumstances under which you met" and a space is provided, but I've seen some instructions which state that the answer should be typed on a separate page and attached, and I've seen others where this is not the case. is it recommended that this be on a separate attached page? exactly how much info are they looking for here? do they want a story? my circumstance is pretty straight forward and extra space is not needed, but I am nervous I am not providing enough info.

2. If I am submitting a passport stamp to show entry into a foreign country for evidence of us having met, should I submit all pages of the passport? or just the page bearing the stamp? I wouldn't ask but I am submitting all pages of my passport to show US residency along with the I-129f, so I'm unsure if I need to submit all pages again in the evidence of having met in person.

3. Assembly: there is a lot of paper, and I am wondering how to actually assemble it all, the USCIS states to use ACCO fasteners to assemble the packet, is this the best option? can I three hole punch everything and put it in a binder with tabs? this seems more organized. If I can use ACCO fasteners can I just use a spring loaded clip? should all the paperwork be in a folder or something to contain everything?

4. Evidence submitted to show we've met recently: Should I include anything but the evidence, like a description of the trip, what we did, why it tool place when it did?

5. Any final helpful tips to ensure success?

Thanks so much!!!!

Hello,

1. If the space provided is enough to describe how you met, then you can just type your narrative in the box provided.

2. If you are submitting your passport as proof of your American citizenship, then you need to provide copies of all pages. I would still submit a complete set of copies, regardless.

3. I organized my petition with clips, arranging papers in the order listed in my cover letter.

4. You should submit pictures with captions that specify the date, place, and people pictured.

5. I checked my whole packet many, many times and at different times. It is good to walk away from your work, and then check it again to come to it with a set of fresh eyes. It was helpful to me to check the completeness by following my cover letter and making sure the listed papers/forms were there and in the order listed.

Best wishes!