Line 18 on I-129F

[Ray-J 2]

Thanks for all the advice so far. However, after taking the advice and crafting my section 18 of the I-129F to read:

"We met on a social networking website known as Tagged.com in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point were it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. After spending 6 days with Amy and her family, I realized upon returning home that I didn't want to be without her and proposed via Facebook on 1-17-11. Amy accepted on 1-18-11."

Is a I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person really necessary? I think I was able to say everything that needed to be said within the space allowed on the I-129F. Thoughts and suggestions, everyone? Thanks in advance.

[emiliya27 3]

Thanks for all the advice so far. However, after taking the advice and crafting my section 18 of the I-129F to read:

"We met on a social networking website known as Tagged.com in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point were it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. After spending 6 days with Amy and her family, I realized upon returning home that I didn't want to be without her and proposed via Facebook on 1-17-11. Amy accepted on 1-18-11."

Is a I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person really necessary? I think I was able to say everything that needed to be said within the space allowed on the I-129F. Thoughts and suggestions, everyone? Thanks in advance.

You should write this down on a separate piece of paper, explaining how you two met, when did that happen, how you met the parents and ect. Basically, anything important about your relationship.

Good luck!

[Van&Sim 0]

Go with the seperate paper and put as much info as possible, this is your one chance to stand out and state your case to the USCIS person that handles your case. Overkill is good.

Good Luck

[Tero 105]

Yea, as advised above, give them what they want so they can let you pass. Every field is required to be filled.

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

I put a summary of how we met on the I-129F form, and also included the full story on a seperate sheet... as said above, this is the one chance you have to convince USCIS of whats happening.... more is more

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Beware of a long story if your fiance don't know all the details. The COs pick the forms for facts and if they ask the beneficiary an odd fact drawn from a long story she can be denied for not knowing. What you already wrote is fine.

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

Beware of a long story if your fiance don't know all the details. The COs pick the forms for facts and if they ask the beneficiary an odd fact drawn from a long story she can be denied for not knowing. What you already wrote is fine.

LOL all good in that regard in my case then. I am both the beneficiary and the person who prepared the paperwork, the USC didnt feel comfortable doing it...

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Thanks for all the advice so far. However, after taking the advice and crafting my section 18 of the I-129F to read:

"We met on a social networking website known as Tagged.com in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point were it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. After spending 6 days with Amy and her family, I realized upon returning home that I didn't want to be without her and proposed via Facebook on 1-17-11. Amy accepted on 1-18-11."

Is a I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person really necessary? I think I was able to say everything that needed to be said within the space allowed on the I-129F. Thoughts and suggestions, everyone? Thanks in advance.

If what you typed here is the only information you are planning to provide, then you do not need a supplemental page and that information will fit in the box provided for question 18. I provided a supplemental page, but only because my explanation was lengthier than a short paragraph and really could not fit in the space provided. Other members whose petitions have been approved have reported writing really small narratives (such as yours) without encountering any problems.

Best wishes!

[TBoneTX 45,329]

USCIS is concerned only that both of you are free to marry and that you have met in person within two years before filing. It's not necessary to convince USCIS of anything else. However...

Question #18 is crucial at the consular stage. In high-fraud countries, or if you have met your fiance/e just once or comparatively briefly before filing the I-129F petition, "evidence of bona fide relationship" becomes more important. "Front-loading" of an I-129F petition includes elaboration of one's answer on Question #18.

[nottoolong 1]

I'm about to file my 129F soon. I attached a separate sheet regarding question 18, and explained how we met. It might've fit on the actual form, but I still made an attachment. I also elaborated on this in my original statement. Which contained more details of our relationship.

[Matt & Bing 56]

Thanks for all the advice so far. However, after taking the advice and crafting my section 18 of the I-129F to read:

"We met on a social networking website known as Tagged.com in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point were it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. After spending 6 days with Amy and her family, I realized upon returning home that I didn't want to be without her and proposed via Facebook on 1-17-11. Amy accepted on 1-18-11."

Is a I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person really necessary? I think I was able to say everything that needed to be said within the space allowed on the I-129F. Thoughts and suggestions, everyone? Thanks in advance.

Just briefly detail the circumstances of how you met in person. Dates and place only. No detail of how you initially met or your love story is needed. As mentioned, for a few consulates front loading is a good idea but the Philippines is not one of them where it is needed.

[USColombia 6]

Like most things concerning the application process, it's better to do too much than too little when it comes to explaining. Just make sure you are A. telling the truth and B. your significant other knows everything you are putting into it.

I'd go into more details - doesn't hurt, doesn't cost anything, doesn't take much time but it could make all the difference.

[baron555 934]

Thanks for all the advice so far. However, after taking the advice and crafting my section 18 of the I-129F to read:

"We met on a social networking website known as Tagged.com in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point were it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. After spending 6 days with Amy and her family, I realized upon returning home that I didn't want to be without her and proposed via Facebook on 1-17-11. Amy accepted on 1-18-11."

Is a I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person really necessary? I think I was able to say everything that needed to be said within the space allowed on the I-129F. Thoughts and suggestions, everyone? Thanks in advance.

I don't like it because you did not describe when you met. No dates, no places named, nothing. They don't care about all the other stuff except when and where you met.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

"We met on a social networking website in late 2009. From there, our friendship grew to the point where it was decided that I would fly over to meet her. "

Anything more than the above is way too much. You are describing how you MET IN PERSON, not how you proposed. You will both sign "letters of intent" that meets the requirement that you are willing to marry. They do not need love stories.

Edited February 1, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I don't like it because you did not describe when you met. No dates, no places named, nothing. They don't care about all the other stuff except when and where you met.

Adding dates is fine. the dates are not important except that it must be within two years of filing the petition. I DID mention the date we met in my explanation.