*How We Meet *

[Andy & Rena 2]

Good day VJs.

I and my fiance first meet throught my aunt and his husband(they live in US and american citizen),they suggested us (me and my fiance) to be friends in facebook. NOw, I dont know if we will going to mentioned about my aunt and uncle (we are not talking now, family matter)in the letter that they introduced us. We are going to send our application this week but a little bothered if we are going to put them on the letter "How we meet" or just put it there we meet in facebook and thats it.

Hoping anyone can help us.

[Wally G! 58]

You can put that you met through a family member or not. They (USCIS and USEM) don't care nor will know that your aunt, uncle and yourself are not talking to each other now. USCIS and USEM only require that it is a genuine relationship, you both intent to marry upon entering the USA in 90 days, have met in the past two years prior to filing the petition (I-129f)and the petitioner can financially support the beneficiary (I-134).

[Teddy B 17,252]

Just tell the truth, you'll be fine. Your relationship with your aunt now is irrelevant, you won't be asked about it and there is no need to volunteer that information anyway.

[C-ma'am 684]

Good day VJs.

I and my fiance first meet throught my aunt and his husband(they live in US and american citizen),they suggested us (me and my fiance) to be friends in facebook. NOw, I dont know if we will going to mentioned about my aunt and uncle (we are not talking now, family matter)in the letter that they introduced us. We are going to send our application this week but a little bothered if we are going to put them on the letter "How we meet" or just put it there we meet in facebook and thats it.

Hoping anyone can help us.

Don't over-think your response for this question, just keep it simple. As Teddy pointed out, your relationship to your aunt (or to whomever introduced you for that matter) is completely irrelevant.

Just make sure you establish:

1) How you knew of each others existence

2) When you came face to face with each other (if it didn't happen at the same time of #1)

When answering this question on the form, you need to keep in mind that they don't want a whole love story, they want facts. Keep it short and sweet... Example: "We were introduced by a family member of mine, in May 2011. I traveled to visit her and her family in June 2011 and I proposed on that visit"

[RK_and_Inday 10]

@Princess Rena,

Confirming and emphasizing portion of "Wally G!"'s response to you: one of the pre-requisites to submitting I-129f is that you and your fiance have met each other in person, within the two years immediately preceding filing the I-129f petition [with extremely rare exceptions]. Is that the case? Have you met each other personally/in person within this time frame? [bTW, Wally G! is correct on the other points also.] Additonal posters' advice to keep response about meeting in person short and simple is wise. Most persons seem to be able to utilize the space provided on I-129F form to describe the in person meeting(s). Please let us know if we can help you more about this or with anything during you and your fiance's own Visa Journey. Wishing you and your fiance the best!!! --RK and Inday

Edited May 16, 2012 by RK_and_Inday

[Andy & Rena 2]

You can put that you met through a family member or not. They (USCIS and USEM) don't care nor will know that your aunt, uncle and yourself are not talking to each other now. USCIS and USEM only require that it is a genuine relationship, you both intent to marry upon entering the USA in 90 days, have met in the past two years prior to filing the petition (I-129f)and the petitioner can financially support the beneficiary (I-134).

Thank you so much for your comment. We appreciate it a lot.

[Andy & Rena 2]

@Princess Rena,

Confirming and emphasizing portion of "Wally G!"'s response to you: one of the pre-requisites to submitting I-129f is that you and your fiance have met each other in person, within the two years immediately preceding filing the I-129f petition [with extremely rare exceptions]. Is that the case? Have you met each other personally/in person within this time frame? [bTW, Wally G! is correct on the other points also.] Additonal posters' advice to keep response about meeting in person short and simple is wise. Most persons seem to be able to utilize the space provided on I-129F form to describe the in person meeting(s). Please let us know if we can help you more about this or with anything during you and your fiance's own Visa Journey. Wishing you and your fiance the best!!! --RK and Inday

We met in person last may 2011. Thank you so much for the comment. err.. I asked too much but again I have another question, first,about "letter of intent to marry", is it necessary that we have same date on the letter( like i put i put april 30, 2012 (i send it through TNT) and he will put todays date ? Second, is it ok to issue personal check or it need to be certify? Thank you so much!

Don't over-think your response for this question, just keep it simple. As Teddy pointed out, your relationship to your aunt (or to whomever introduced you for that matter) is completely irrelevant.

Just make sure you establish:

1) How you knew of each others existence

2) When you came face to face with each other (if it didn't happen at the same time of #1)

When answering this question on the form, you need to keep in mind that they don't want a whole love story, they want facts. Keep it short and sweet... Example: "We were introduced by a family member of mine, in May 2011. I traveled to visit her and her family in June 2011 and I proposed on that visit"

Thank you so much, this is a big help to us.

[RK_and_Inday 10]

@Princess Rena--In response to your questions in most recent post:

#1: No, it is not necessary to have exactly the same date on letter of intent. You and your fiance should just put on the date you actually wrote your letter.

#2: Re: personal or certified check. I am going to supply more info than you asked for which may be of help. Rather than rewriting all the info, please refer to the following link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3850a99ba78af110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

which is the USCIS instructions for paying immigration fees. Most VJ members seem to do money order or personal check (for tracking purposes; knowing when check is cashed.) Be sure to follow the USCIS instructions exactly. I made a mistake on writing out personal check and had the whole I-129F package sent back; had to re-write check & resend I-129F again!!!

Happy to help with this and any other questions you might have.

RK&Inday

Edited May 17, 2012 by RK_and_Inday

[Andy & Rena 2]

@Princess Rena--In response to your questions in most recent post:

#1: No, it is not necessary to have exactly the same date on letter of intent. You and your fiance should just put on the date you actually wrote your letter.

#2: Re: personal or certified check. I am going to supply more info than you asked for which may be of help. Rather than rewriting all the info, please refer to the following link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3850a99ba78af110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

which is the USCIS instructions for paying immigration fees. Most VJ members seem to do money order or personal check (for tracking purposes; knowing when check is cashed.) Be sure to follow the USCIS instructions exactly. I made a mistake on writing out personal check and had the whole I-129F package sent back; had to re-write check & resend I-129F again!!!

Happy to help with this and any other questions you might have.

RK&Inday

Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much! You are such a big help!

[RK_and_Inday 10]

Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much! You are such a big help!

You are very welcome. Always glad to help. --RK&Inday