K-1 Visa: Sending Packet 1

[GuruSikh 6]

Hello everyone. Great site by the way, very helpful. I am going to mail the 1st package probably tomorrow. I thought I would double check with you guys 1st. If I missed anything, please let me know. Thanks .

Note: I don't have cert. of citizenship because my parents never requested one. When my passport was made, my mother's passport was sent as proof. I was under 18 years old when they got their citizenship. Will be sending copy of passport(all pages)and a copy of my dads & moms cert. of citizenship as proof of my citizenship.

1. Putting all papers in a (13x10) clasp envelope

2. Mailing it with priority mail at USPS (USCIS P.O. Box Address)

3. Made duplicate copy of packet 1

4. I put all the "proof of ongoing relationship" together & put a cover sheet in front of it, describing the content,& a binding clip

5. Did the same with "proof of having met in the last 2 years"

6. Used label tape & labeled things.

7. Highlighted things that needed highlight.

Contents:

-> G-1145 Form

-> I-129F Cover Letter

-> Check of $340.00

-> I 129F Form + Supplement (Part B, Question 18)

-> G-325A & passport style photo of me (signed & put in plastic bag & labeled)

-> G-325A & passport style photo of my finacee (signed & put in plastic bag & labeled)

-> My U.S. Passport (photocopy - all pages)

-> My mother's & father's cert. of citizenship (photocopy)

-> My letter of intent (signed & notarized)

-> My fiancee's letter of intent (signed & notarized)

-> Affidavits from her & my parents, stating they give consent us to marry each other

-> Proof of having met in the last 2 years:

-Copy of airline itinerary

-Copy of Hotel Bill (Engagement/Ring Ceremony)

-Copy of Studio Bill (Recording & album)

-Engagement Invitation Card

-Copy of Ring Receipt

-Photos of us together with dates on photo, attached Walgreen envelope (Wrote description on back of each photo)

->Proof of ongoing relationship:

-Copy of e-mails

-Copy of txt messages

-Copy of Vonage phone bill & call history

-Copy of e-mail receipt of flowers & gifts I sent to her

Well that's everything. I'm going to sleep now. Will check back in the morning. Thanks everyone.

[Ryan H 3,812]

-> My U.S. Passport (photocopy - all pages)

-> My mother's & father's cert. of citizenship (photocopy)

The copy of all pages of your US passport is sufficient to prove your citizenship, the item I lined out is not necessary.

-> Affidavits from her & my parents, stating they give consent us to marry each other

Is consent from your parents and her parents to marry each other culturally specific? If not, then this is not necessary because you are both adults and don't need your parents consent or permission.

[GuruSikh 6]

The copy of all pages of your US passport is sufficient to prove your citizenship, the item I lined out is not necessary.

Is consent from your parents and her parents to marry each other culturally specific? If not, then this is not necessary because you are both adults and don't need your parents consent or permission.

1) Ok. My dad's friend's son, who I treat like a brother, was helping with the filing & he said to put it in there. He brought his fiancee from India using a K-1 Visa in 2010.

2) Somewhat Yes. I was born in India & am from Punjab, India. Respecting elders is big thing in Eastern culture. I don't know if its necessary, but it's a good thing to have.

Everything else is ok?

[TonyC88 0]

-> G-325A & passport style photo of me (signed & put in plastic bag & labeled)

-> G-325A & passport style photo of my finacee (signed & put in plastic bag & labeled)

I think you've nailed everything in there, i'm almost at the stage to send mine off, and there's nothing i've seen that needs to be included that you don't have.

Just out of interest, what kind of plastic bag did you use? I was thinking about getting a small ziplock style thing?

Literally on my way into town to get a passport photo taken now

[GuruSikh 6]

I think you've nailed everything in there, i'm almost at the stage to send mine off, and there's nothing i've seen that needs to be included that you don't have.

Just out of interest, what kind of plastic bag did you use? I was thinking about getting a small ziplock style thing?

Literally on my way into town to get a passport photo taken now

@Tony

Cool, Congrats

I used a small ziplock sandwich bag lol.

1. I wrote my name on the back of the photo

2. Put the passport photo in the bag & labeled it "Photo of <my name>" using label tape

3. Stapled bag to blank sheet of computer paper & will put it behind my G-325A form

One thing I forgot to add was, my Nimbuzz messenger chat history with my fiancee.

Special Note(worth knowing): Paperclip the forms like G-325A, I-129F etc. DONT staple them cuz they have to scan those papers.

[TonyC88 0]

That's what I was planning to do, thanks for reassuring me i'm not insane to use a sandwich bag

[GuruSikh 6]

That's what I was planning to do, thanks for reassuring me i'm not insane to use a sandwich bag

Lol, np. Sometimes its better to be simple & resourceful lol.

[GuruSikh 6]

I forgot to ask one thing. The check of $340.00 is suppose to be made out to "USCIS" right?

[ukcharlotte 4]

I forgot to ask one thing. The check of $340.00 is suppose to be made out to "USCIS" right?

This question raises alarm bells in my head. I'm pretty sure it isn't USCIS... let me find out!

[ukcharlotte 4]

Okay,

Make the check payable to the Department of Homeland Security

unless you live in Guam, the Virgin Islands or outside of the USA.

[tru_Asiatik_Pride 0]

Question: The letter of intent needs to be notarized?

[GuruSikh 6]

@ukcharlotte

Thx, do u have a link, where it states that? Thanks

@tru

I dont think its required, but I got mine notarized. I'm new here as well. Some of the old members probably could tell us.

[Ryan H 3,812]

I forgot to ask one thing. The check of $340.00 is suppose to be made out to "USCIS" right?

Wrong, the check is to be made out to US Department of Homeland Security. It is clearly stated on page 5 of the I-129F instructions that US Department of Homeland Security must be spelled out, no initials are to be used.

Edited March 28, 2012 by Ryan H

[GuruSikh 6]

Wrong, the check is to be made out to US Department of Homeland Security. It is clearly stated on page 5 of the I-129F instructions that US Department of Homeland Security must be spelled out, no initials are to be used.

ok thx. I missed that.

[Peter_Pan 661]

->Proof of ongoing relationship:

-Copy of e-mails

-Copy of txt messages

-Copy of Vonage phone bill & call history

-Copy of e-mail receipt of flowers & gifts I sent to her

As far as I know, that's unnecessary at this point.