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[sea-town 5]

thank u so much for ur help i will just plan another trip after i get my i-129f packet together and off in the mail than i can play the waiting game pulling out the little hair i have left

[Tim/Mav 305]

I replied to this 3 hours ago and seen 95% of members agree (as I do) with not even a single picture you will not even receieve a NOA1, however you may receieve the NOA1 because that ONLY means they cashed your Non-Refundable Check. If you Fail to complete the Application for the 129-F in full with the basics. Any Member that tells you that you don't need pictures is a Self-Made Attourney and knows to much for their own good and don't care about you but wanna Act Smart. Well, thats BS. I'm not God, but I'll try and put myself in your shoes after thinking about it for 3 hours "What would I do"?

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS:

NOT SUGGESTED: NOT SUGGESTED: NOT SUGGESTED !!!!

File the 129-F like it is. No pictures (What other mistakes did you make?)

The NOA1 is only a receipt you paid the fee. So don't get overwhelmed with excitement when that comes. Then, realistic wise, a RFE Comes 5 Months later. Keep in Mind (Important) that you only have a specific time period to Respond to this. So note: That would mean A Early flight to the Philipphines and the Plane ticket will be twice the amount for booking Early, arranging travel to destinations, motel, telling your boss I have to leave without reasonable notice. And there is alot more than that to it. Why do this to yourself and to her.

ONLY ME: My Suggestion if I was in your Shoes and cared to make this work.

SUGGESTED :

File the I129-F like it is: Yes, even with no pictures. Why? Because it takes about 5 months to process anyway. IF and IF YOU DO Get a RFE they Respond in about 30 days or less.

In the MEANTIME you (After sending the 1-129f) You book a cheaper Advanced Flight and have months to plan your trip and get what you need.

I deeply feel your Petition will be denied and just trying to help.

File the 129-F and it gives you a few months to gather what you left out.

I hope other Members can send you a link on what you need while you are in the presense of you fiancee'

You need to go back to the Philipphines. Then submit what is required. Don't forget the Passport Color Copies Cover to Cover on that trip.

Not legal advice. Just me

[pushbrk 13,176]

I replied to this 3 hours ago and seen 95% of members agree (as I do) with not even a single picture you will not even receieve a NOA1, ..... Just me

And, I posted what I posted because that consensus is simply WRONG. Photos together are not required to get an I-129F petition approved. They are not even mentioned in the I-129F instructions, ANYWHERE and I've seen petitions approved without photos together. At least a passport photo of the petitioner IS required, however. Sure, it's better to include a passport photo of the beneficiary as well as photos together but only if requested in an RFE are photos together "required" for petition approval. From the Philippines, we see such RFE's, well, NEVER, in my experience.

Edited May 30, 2011 by pushbrk

[Tim/Mav 305]

And, I posted what I posted because that consensus is simply WRONG. Photos together are not required to get an I-129F petition approved. They are not even mentioned in the I-129F instructions, ANYWHERE and I've seen petitions approved without photos together. At least a passport photo of the petitioner IS required, however. Sure, it's better to include a passport photo of the beneficiary as well as photos together but only if requested in an RFE are photos together "required" for petition approval. From the Philippines, we see such RFE's, well, NEVER, in my experience.

I'm sorry Pushbrk. But, Common Sense overcomes unreal forecasts of the future. So, I disagree with you. No disrespect intended.

[sea-town 5]

yes she is sending me her passport photo to send in with her g-325a form so i will have what they are asking for and as others have said no where in the instructions does it say to include pictures with the i-129f form it only ask how u meet and have u meet with in the last 2 years which i have done both.

Yes i do plan to go back with in the next few months and will take many pics before the interview, so since there is no metion of pictures in the i-129f should i be safe or should i wait to send it in tell after i have pics

thanks

[Tim/Mav 305]

yes she is sending me her passport photo to send in with her g-325a form so i will have what they are asking for and as others have said no where in the instructions does it say to include pictures with the i-129f form it only ask how u meet and have u meet with in the last 2 years which i have done both.

Yes i do plan to go back with in the next few months and will take many pics before the interview, so since there is no metion of pictures in the i-129f should i be safe or should i wait to send it in tell after i have pics

thanks

Love is Patience. It would be best to send all at once in one packet.

Ignore all those Members that have all those CUTE Hearts on their Names. They don't care about you. It's the Members that are going through this that need good information but these other Members already have their Brides/Wifes home and just talk BS.

If you can go to the Philippines again that would be great.

You will Find that Members in the K-1 process will better help. Alot of those OLD Members don't help.

[Tim/Mav 305]

There are a few here that insist that some have gotten NOA2 with 1 or no pics, but I wouldn't suggest it cause then like others have said, it brings up questions, and certainly then you will need to show a lot of good proof to convince the adjucator.

Then at the interview stage they certainly want to see pics.

I mean what comes straight to my mind is that if you met so many times why do you have no pics together, that seems kind of strange. So I imagine the same thought would come up in the adjucators mind.

Theres the Answer. I Agree with LookWhatIFound

[pushbrk 13,176]

I'm sorry Pushbrk. But, Common Sense overcomes unreal forecasts of the future. So, I disagree with you. No disrespect intended.

You are applying what you think of as common sense to what I know from experience is an unreal forecast of future events. Photos together are not even on the checklist of items looked for at "intake" for I-129F petitions. "Intake" at the lockbox facility is what determines whether there will be any NOA1. Note, that petition approval is not a visa and that I suggested they have another visit or two so they have plenty of photos together at interview time. THAT is when photos together are critical. There's nothing wrong with your common sense. It's just applied incorrectly in this instance.

Edited May 30, 2011 by pushbrk

[sea-town 5]

Thank you pushbrk i read into the instructions same as u, as they are not asking for pictures no where in the instructions except for the passport photo of both in the g-325a

so my plan was submit all the required docs per the instructions of the i-129f form and visit and get many pics before interview time and actually be there at the interview with her

[Tim/Mav 305]

You are applying what you think of as common sense to what I know from experience is an unreal forecast of future events. Photos together are not even on the checklist of items looked for at "intake" for I-129F petitions. "Intake" at the lockbox facility is what determines whether there will be any NOA1. Note, that petition approval is not a visa and that I suggested they have another visit or two so they have plenty of photos together at interview time. THAT is when photos together are critical. There's nothing wrong with your common sense. It's just applied incorrectly in this instance.

Agreed. But lets put away the I-129F Requirements and Use Common Sense. Are Pictures required. NO. Is it Common Sense "Yes" It's going to be asked for anyway later anyway and also within a 2 year period as well as other proof of being together in that 2 years.

Would'nt you feel better sending Pictures at the Original 129-F Petition instead of of her presenting them at the Interview. Can you Calculate the Stress?

COMMON SENSE Not, My Personal Attitude.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Thank you pushbrk i read into the instructions same as u, as they are not asking for pictures no where in the instructions except for the passport photo of both in the g-325a

so my plan was submit all the required docs per the instructions of the i-129f form and visit and get many pics before interview time and actually be there at the interview with her

LOL Sea-Town. Best Decision you just made. Took alot of Argueing between Members but, This is BEST

[dindo and patty 20]

I agree with pushbrk on this one. Using common sense, yes it is preferable to have pictures together to supplement your primary evidence. Is it required IAW the instructions for the submission of the petition...no! But, if you absolutely have other primary evidence you can include in your petition such as hotel receipts with both your names on it, flight itineraries with both your names on it, boarding passes with your names on it (even better if you sat beside each other) then you'll be fine. I did file my I129F petition with 5 pictures in addition to the primary evidence aforementioned. If I did not have pictures, I would still be comfortable submitting it because I have the primary evidence required...ultimately, it is up to you to make that decision...just my two cents...oh, double check and triple check everything before you send the petition! Good luck to you!

Thank you pushbrk i read into the instructions same as u, as they are not asking for pictures no where in the instructions except for the passport photo of both in the g-325a

so my plan was submit all the required docs per the instructions of the i-129f form and visit and get many pics before interview time and actually be there at the interview with her

Edited May 30, 2011 by dindo and patty

[southcalhog 43]

Agreed. But lets put away the I-129F Requirements and Use Common Sense. Are Pictures required. NO. Is it Common Sense "Yes" It's going to be asked for anyway later anyway and also within a 2 year period as well as other proof of being together in that 2 years.

Would'nt you feel better sending Pictures at the Original 129-F Petition instead of of her presenting them at the Interview. Can you Calculate the Stress?

COMMON SENSE Not, My Personal Attitude.

I Agree with Tim! Common Sense....YES! Maybe its not in the requirements that you send Pics, but I sent 6-8 Photos anyway along with passport Photos of each of us.it only in my mind reinforces the primary evidence.Maybe not needed but i sent them anyway!To me it is a good idea to do!

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

I Agree with Tim! Common Sense....YES! Maybe its not in the requirements that you send Pics, but I sent 6-8 Photos anyway along with passport Photos of each of us.it only in my mind reinforces the primary evidence.Maybe not needed but i sent them anyway!To me it is a good idea to do!

Yeah we have a higher authority to answer to, our fiances! If you want to risk facing your fiances' wrath thats fine, but if you're smart I suggest having a backup plan!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

And, I posted what I posted because that consensus is simply WRONG. Photos together are not required to get an I-129F petition approved. They are not even mentioned in the I-129F instructions, ANYWHERE and I've seen petitions approved without photos together. At least a passport photo of the petitioner IS required, however. Sure, it's better to include a passport photo of the beneficiary as well as photos together but only if requested in an RFE are photos together "required" for petition approval. From the Philippines, we see such RFE's, well, NEVER, in my experience.

Passport stamps, visas, and boarding passes are also not mentioned in the I-129F instructions - anywhere. All it says is "Provide copies of evidence that you and your fiancé(e) have personally met within the last two years".

There have been VJ members who have gotten RFE's for photos.