129 F Petition Check List Questions - HELP

[Yineth and Mike 0]

I'm almost ready in submitting the 129 F Fiancé visa petition with supporting documents but many questions before doing so to avoid any delay on errors.

1. Fiancé is in Venezuela but she has to sign the 325A and letter of intent. I guess there is no problem if she just scan and sends me the documents signed by her or all documents have to be original signature and no copy?

2. I'm in the US but my divorce papers are in Spanish and I wanted to know if I have to get them translated in English by a certified translator or I can do it myself that I'm fluent in both languages or might have a conflict because I'm the petitionary.

3. Also, same question as #2 for my fiancé birth certificate (partida de nacimiento) if it should be translated by certified translator or myself and for the Skype, Emails and whatsApp conversations that are all in Spanish.

4. Some place I read that for the K-1 129-F Visa petition was not necessary translate the conversations like Skype, Emails, Etc if the US Consulate applying is the country language Spanish. But for other paper work like the divorce and birth certificate would be necessary for future procedures. Is this correct?

5. One big concern is that my fiancé in Venezuela and don't ask me why, doesn't have a mailing address and they don't deliver mail to the physical address that also don't have a house number. I have seen that is very common in Venezuela and most people use IPOSTEL (like a post office) for a PO Box rental. The issue is that she is a final year student in college and she would have to finish her practice in another city on September that she would move. So there is no reason why rent a PO Box now because she would move in aprox. a month. The address in the 129 F of my fiancé is physical but no mail will get there. My question is, would it be an issue and a pain doing an address change later on before paper work is sent to the Caracas US Consulate?

6. Question is that my area I read was the Vermont office for processing the petition, but my question is which address should I send my k1 visa petition because there is another address; the USCIS Dallas Lockbox that I also read that all should be sent there for direct filing. Now which of the two my 129 F package should be sent.

7. Last question; the 129 F petition payment is $340.00 by check or money order payable to?

SORRY FOR SO MANY QUESTIONS AT ONCE AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY REPLY FOR ANSWERS

[vivianforest 0]

1. Fiancé is in Venezuela but she has to sign the 325A and letter of intent. I guess there is no problem if she just scan and sends me the documents signed by her or all documents have to be original signature and no copy?

ORIGINAL SIGNATURE

2. I'm in the US but my divorce papers are in Spanish and I wanted to know if I have to get them translated in English by a certified translator or I can do it myself that I'm fluent in both languages or might have a conflict because I'm the petitionary.

WE DID IT WITH A CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR IN USA AND MY FIANCE SEND IT WITH THE I-129 (cause we read ALL papers has to be in english). I HAVE READ ABOUT PEOPLE DOING IT THEIRSELVES. MAYBE SOMEONE HERE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT.

AT CARACAS EMBASSY INTERVIEW THEY ACCEPT BIRTH / DIVORCE DECREE WITHOUT TRANSLATION.

ANYWAY YOU WILL NEED THE TRANSLATION LATER FOR ADJUSTMENT STATUS.

3. Also, same question as #2 for my fiancé birth certificate (partida de nacimiento) if it should be translated by certified translator or myself and for the Skype, Emails and whatsApp conversations that are all in Spanish.

SAME FOR YOUR FIANCE BIRTH.....NO SKYPE, MAILS....HAS TO BE TRANSLATED...WE JUST TRANSLATED THE LEGAL DOCUMENTS (BIRTH, DIVORCE)

4. Some place I read that for the K-1 129-F Visa petition was not necessary translate the conversations like Skype, Emails, Etc if the US Consulate applying is the country language Spanish. But for other paper work like the divorce and birth certificate would be necessary for future procedures. Is this correct?

ANSWER IN 2. AND 3.

5. One big concern is that my fiancé in Venezuela and don't ask me why, doesn't have a mailing address and they don't deliver mail to the physical address that also don't have a house number. I have seen that is very common in Venezuela and most people use IPOSTEL (like a post office) for a PO Box rental. The issue is that she is a final year student in college and she would have to finish her practice in another city on September that she would move. So there is no reason why rent a PO Box now because she would move in aprox. a month. The address in the 129 F of my fiancé is physical but no mail will get there. My question is, would it be an issue and a pain doing an address change later on before paper work is sent to the Caracas US Consulate?

THE PACCKAGE WITH MY PASSPORT THE EMBASSY SENT ME WITH MY VISA I REQUIRE TO BE SEND TO A DHL OFFICE AND I PICKED UP THERE....FASTER (3 DAYS)...NO ONE SENT ANYTHING TO MY ADRESS BUT MY FIANCE.

6. Question is that my area I read was the Vermont office for processing the petition, but my question is which address should I send my k1 visa petition because there is another address; the USCIS Dallas Lockbox that I also read that all should be sent there for direct filing. Now which of the two my 129 F package should be sent.

7. Last question; the 129 F petition payment is $340.00 by check or money order payable to?

LAST 2 QUESTIONS WILL ASK MY FIANCE LATER AND ANSWER YOU BACK IF YOU DONT GET AN ANSWER BEFORE I HAVE THE INFORMATION

GOOD LUCK FRIEND!!!

[Yineth and Mike 0]

Thank you for the quick reply and information. One thing the number 5 question about the address was regarding that the Caracas Consulate will send at some point some papers for the interview process and she would have to get the PO Box in IPOSTEL, but she will probably move to Merida for a short time to be able finish her degree, so guess there would be needed the new address. Just wondering if we can inform them of a new change of address without confusion.

I appreciate your help and the info.

Thanx

Mike

[vivianforest 0]

Hi again...My fiance hasnt arrive yet so I can ask about the 2 questions missing...will reply later again to see if we can help...

About your new question.....embassy doesnt send anything to her place or mailbox before interview....after you get your NVS number wait around 3 or 4 days and ask for an interview date in a mail sent to inmigrantcaracas2@state.gov.. Make sure write in the subject your CRS number that NVC gave you and something like K1 interview date so they know what are you asking for ....and also write at the beginning of the mail the name of petitioner and Benefiary and their Birth dates and of course ask for the appointment for interview....Embassy will NOT contact you...YOU the petitionary send the mail...

They will answer very quick (maybe next day) with the date and hour and will send attach or written a list of documents your fiance has to bring to the interview....Dont send anything to embassy...just your fiance has to bring the documents with her...I suggest that you go to Caracas embassy website where important information is written, specialy in the apart "preparing for your Interview". Ther you will find a lot of tips is good to know.

As I said I never received anything in my place or mailbox but from my fiance (Original Forms, supports....things so I could take to the interview)....AND the passport with the Visa....You have to take to Interview a DHL paper...previously filled with your fiance name and adress qhere she wants to pick up the passpor. in my case I selected a DHL office. Didnt want passport arriving and No One at home....

Id you need anything more I will try to help....just ask.....A big hug!

[Yineth and Mike 0]

Thanx a lot! What a relief with the home address issue. I'll save the process you informed me to do the same in my case. I appreciate the help, best wishes and regards.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Hiii!!! and very luck!!!

1. Fiancé is in Venezuela but she has to sign the 325A and letter of intent. I guess there is no problem if she just scan and sends me the documents signed by her or all documents have to be original signature and no copy? SHOULD BE THE ORIGINAL!!! SEND HER A COPY THROUGH EMAIL, AND THEN SHE MAIL IT TO YOU.

2. I'm in the US but my divorce papers are in Spanish and I wanted to know if I have to get them translated in English by a certified translator or I can do it myself that I'm fluent in both languages or might have a conflict because I'm the petitionary. IT SHOULD BE TRANSLATE BY A PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFICATE TRANSLATOR. MANY IMMIGRATIONS LAWYER OFFERS THIS SERVICE

3. Also, same question as #2 for my fiancé birth certificate (partida de nacimiento) if it should be translated by certified translator or myself and for the Skype, Emails and whatsApp conversations that are all in Spanish. YOU CANNOT TRANSLATE ANYTHING CAUSE YOU ARE NOT LEGALLY ALOUD TO DO IT. RIGHT NOW YOU DONT NEED TO SEND HER BIRTHDAY CERTIFICATE ALONG WITH THE PACKAGE. YOU WILL NEED IT IN THE INTERVIEW (SPANISH IS ALOUD) AND THEN FOR HER ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, ONCE YOU GUYS GET MARRIED. WHEN YOU ARE FILLING FOR AOS YOU WILL NEED TO GET IT TRANSLATE TO ENGLISH.

4. Some place I read that for the K-1 129-F Visa petition was not necessary translate the conversations like Skype, Emails, Etc if the US Consulate applying is the country language Spanish. But for other paper work like the divorce and birth certificate would be necessary for future procedures. Is this correct? YES, YOU CAN KEEP ALL YOU EMAILS, LOVE LETTERS, SKYPE CONVERSATIONS IN SPANISH, AND ALSO HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE BUT WHEN YOU START FILLING FOR HER ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS ONCE YOU ARE MARRIED, YOU HAVE TO TRANSLATE IT TO ENGLISH

5. One big concern is that my fiancé in Venezuela and don't ask me why, doesn't have a mailing address and they don't deliver mail to the physical address that also don't have a house number. I have seen that is very common in Venezuela and most people use IPOSTEL (like a post office) for a PO Box rental. The issue is that she is a final year student in college and she would have to finish her practice in another city on September that she would move. So there is no reason why rent a PO Box now because she would move in aprox. a month. The address in the 129 F of my fiancé is physical but no mail will get there. My question is, would it be an issue and a pain doing an address change later on before paper work is sent to the Caracas US Consulate? IT SHOULDNT BE AN ISSUE, SO MANY PEOPLE USE HIS?HER PARENTS ADRESS OF SOMEONE YOU REALLY TRUST. THAT IS NOT AN ISSUE. BASICALLY THEY DONT CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. CARACAS US CONSULATE DOESNT SEND YOU ANYTHING TO YOUR HOME.

6. Question is that my area I read was the Vermont office for processing the petition, but my question is which address should I send my k1 visa petition because there is another address; the USCIS Dallas Lockbox that I also read that all should be sent there for direct filing. Now which of the two my 129 F package should be sent. DEPENDING ON WHAT STATE YOU LIVE...EVERY STATE HAS HIS OWN LOCK BOX TO SEND IT.

7. Last question; the 129 F petition payment is $340.00 by check or money order payable to? YOU CAN USE BOTH BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU THE CHECK

[Andrea&Henry 311]

1.-This is really important, you cannot do any translation by yourself, if you do that you will get an RFE (Requesting for evidence) That means, your package cannot be process until you send them the evidence they are requesting from you (In this case would be a legal translation) . When you hire a professional translator, they give you not only the document translated but also a another document that says (the translator you hired) is legally able to do that. This paper has a lot signs from lawyers and stamps. As told you, so many immigration lawyer offers this service. If you live in Florida I can recommend you the one I hired.

2.-Every single document you send from her, must be certified by Foreing Relationship Minister also. If you are filling the 129 f only, you DONT need to send her birth certificate yet. Is only require for the interview and her AOS. You should known that this certification expires 3 month later. So try to get her documentation certified, a date near her interview appointment

3.-The USCIS MAIL address depends of your state. States like florida, Georgia have to send the package to Lewisville lockbox. You have to find the list according to your state. And YES, Vermont is "fast" but there's nothing you can do about if uscis sends your package to Vermont or California, Theres also texas and nebraska.

good luck

[Danilu 11]

Regarding your last question, you can use both .My husband sent a money order and there wasn't any issue, however many people prefer using checks because they can track easily once it's been cashed. It is payable to U.S Department of Homeland Security (no abbreviations).

[Yineth and Mike 0]

Thank you Andrea&Henry for the info on the Foreign Relationship Minister that was another pending question regarding my fiancé Birth Certificate. I know I would have to translate later on for the adjustment status. I guess the same with the Police Certificate and vaccination certificate must be translated ?

Also, thank you Danilu for the info on payment.

Think got everything ready!!

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Thank you Andrea&Henry for the info on the Foreign Relationship Minister that was another pending question regarding my fiancé Birth Certificate. I know I would have to translate later on for the adjustment status. I guess the same with the Police Certificate and vaccination certificate must be translated ?

Also, thank you Danilu for the info on payment.

Think got everything ready!!

HI!! yOUR WELCOME.... no, police certificate and vaccionation doesnt need any kind of translation. She will need her police certificate for her interview and spanish police certificate is totally accepted, PC is not require for AOS. and vaccination record is required for her medical examination PRIOR the interview. Doesnt need any kind of translation either.

[Yineth and Mike 0]

Thanks everyone! Just sent the K 1 I-F129 pack, lets wait and see.