I-129F questions - hopefully the last set.

[WishUsLuck 0]

First off, thanks for the input I've received so far about this.

I don't have a timeline yet because I haven't sent any forms in, so quick summary: I'm a USC petitioning for my Canadian fiance (who is Canadian-born and residing in Canada). I'm working on the I-129F and am almost ready to send, but even after I've read all the guides, threads, and FAQs I still have some nagging questions.

Again, this is for the I-129F packet; please forgive me if some of these questions sound like I'm worrying too much:

1. For the I-129F form itself, should I definitely not staple the sheets together? I feel like the three pages could get separated and there'd be no way to tell they all belong to my packet. I was planning to just paper clip them at least, but... maybe I'm being paranoid.

2. The letters of intent - we have the date and our names TYPED on the page. The only things written in ink are our signatures. Is this okay, or are we risking an RFE?

3. On some older guides, it talks about the G-325A being four pages. Ours are one page each, which I assume is the "new" form. Is this correct?

4. In the form instructions, it says to include ONE passport-style photo of each of us. However, some folks have said that they actually want TWO copies of each photo. Which is correct?

5. We have signed and dated all of the "obvious" things we're supposed to sign... should I also sign and date every page of evidence/birth certificates/etc?

6. If I provide copies of all pages of my passport as proof of my citizenship, will I have to later send my actual passport up to my fiance to use as evidence for his interview?

7. Finally, as I understand it, only I need to provide documents to prove my (U.S.) citizenship. Do I definitely NOT have to include my fiance's birth certificate, etc. in the I-129F packet?

Some of these might seem picky or self-evident, but I just really want to make sure I'm doing this right. Thanks so much.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

First off, thanks for the input I've received so far about this.

I don't have a timeline yet because I haven't sent any forms in, so quick summary: I'm a USC petitioning for my Canadian fiance (who is Canadian-born and residing in Canada). I'm working on the I-129F and am almost ready to send, but even after I've read all the guides, threads, and FAQs I still have some nagging questions.

Again, this is for the I-129F packet; please forgive me if some of these questions sound like I'm worrying too much:

1. For the I-129F form itself, should I definitely not staple the sheets together? I feel like the three pages could get separated and there'd be no way to tell they all belong to my packet. I was planning to just paper clip them at least, but... maybe I'm being paranoid.

Do not staple. Use paper clips.

2. The letters of intent - we have the date and our names TYPED on the page. The only things written in ink are our signatures. Is this okay, or are we risking an RFE?

This is fine.

3. On some older guides, it talks about the G-325A being four pages. Ours are one page each, which I assume is the "new" form. Is this correct?

Correct, the current G-325A is one page.

4. In the form instructions, it says to include ONE passport-style photo of each of us. However, some folks have said that they actually want TWO copies of each photo. Which is correct?

Just one photo for each of you. We paper-clipped our photos to our respective G-325A forms.

5. We have signed and dated all of the "obvious" things we're supposed to sign... should I also sign and date every page of evidence/birth certificates/etc?

Just sign and date the ones where it's required.

6. If I provide copies of all pages of my passport as proof of my citizenship, will I have to later send my actual passport up to my fiance to use as evidence for his interview?

I'd opt for sending a high-quality color copy of your passport rather than the original.

7. Finally, as I understand it, only I need to provide documents to prove my (U.S.) citizenship. Do I definitely NOT have to include my fiance's birth certificate, etc. in the I-129F packet?

Correct. The I-129F is all about the petitioner. Once the petition is approved, that's when the beneficiary will need to provide police certificate(s), birth certificate, etc.

Good luck!

[L+T 71]

First off, thanks for the input I've received so far about this.

I don't have a timeline yet because I haven't sent any forms in, so quick summary: I'm a USC petitioning for my Canadian fiance (who is Canadian-born and residing in Canada). I'm working on the I-129F and am almost ready to send, but even after I've read all the guides, threads, and FAQs I still have some nagging questions.

Again, this is for the I-129F packet; please forgive me if some of these questions sound like I'm worrying too much:

1. For the I-129F form itself, should I definitely not staple the sheets together? I feel like the three pages could get separated and there'd be no way to tell they all belong to my packet. I was planning to just paper clip them at least, but... maybe I'm being paranoid. Paper Clip

2. The letters of intent - we have the date and our names TYPED on the page. The only things written in ink are our signatures. Is this okay, or are we risking an RFE? It's OK.

3. On some older guides, it talks about the G-325A being four pages. Ours are one page each, which I assume is the "new" form. Is this correct? Mine was 1 page

4. In the form instructions, it says to include ONE passport-style photo of each of us. However, some folks have said that they actually want TWO copies of each photo. Which is correct? 1 photo each, write name on back in pencil, paperclip each to ttheir own G325a

5. We have signed and dated all of the "obvious" things we're supposed to sign... should I also sign and date every page of evidence/birth certificates/etc? No, only sign additional pages you type out, not evidence.

6. If I provide copies of all pages of my passport as proof of my citizenship, will I have to later send my actual passport up to my fiance to use as evidence for his interview? No, you can send all passport pages or front and back of BC.

7. Finally, as I understand it, only I need to provide documents to prove my (U.S.) citizenship. Do I definitely NOT have to include my fiance's birth certificate, etc. in the I-129F packet? Correct, this is done at interview.

Don't forget proof of meeting in past 2 years!! Good Luck.

Some of these might seem picky or self-evident, but I just really want to make sure I'm doing this right. Thanks so much.