The "Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.?" question on the I-129F

[dlc68 5]

Hey everybody, I searched and I couldn't find anything about this. If you answer Yes to "Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.?" on the I-129F, is it necessary to provide any additional information for the intitial submission? I see the next question saying "If your fiancé(e) is currently in the U.S., ..." which she is not, but nothing about previous presence in the US.

Thanks!

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hey everybody, I searched and I couldn't find anything about this. If you answer Yes to "Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.?" on the I-129F, is it necessary to provide any additional information for the intitial submission? I see the next question saying "If your fiancé(e) is currently in the U.S., ..." which she is not, but nothing about previous presence in the US.

Thanks!

Why are you making this harder than it is? You answer the question as posed: Has your Finace(e) ever been in the US? Yes or No. If she has ever visited the US the answer is yes. If she has never set foot in the US then the answer is no. Do not worry, they will get the other information when you complete the G-325A form for her. What ever you do, do not over think the application form or it will drive you crazy.

Good luck,

Dave

[Kastrs 723]

Why are you making this harder than it is? You answer the question as posed: Has your Finace(e) ever been in the US? Yes or No. If she has ever visited the US the answer is yes. If she has never set foot in the US then the answer is no. Do not worry, they will get the other information when you complete the G-325A form for her. What ever you do, do not over think the application form or it will drive you crazy.

Good luck,

Dave

[dlc68 5]

Why are you making this harder than it is?

I'm not. USCIS did that for us. I ask the question because there are several non-obvious implications of questions, that are neither detailed on the form, nor the instructions. e.g., providing copies of boarding passes as primary proof of meeting versus photos, which are secondary, etc. Considering the advice to front-load the application as much as possible, the question crossed my mind.

BTW, the G-325a doesn't have provisions for detailing past tourism visits to the US, only employment and residency. If by "they will get the other information" you mean they will search their records for past trips to the US, then that's what I was wondering. Thanks for info!

[a+j 77]

Later on in the process, on the DS-230, she'll have to list dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States, and give type of visa status (if known).

No additional info on this topic required when sending the I-129F petition.

Edited March 23, 2013 by a+j

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hey everybody, I searched and I couldn't find anything about this. If you answer Yes to "Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.?" on the I-129F, is it necessary to provide any additional information for the intitial submission? I see the next question saying "If your fiancé(e) is currently in the U.S., ..." which she is not, but nothing about previous presence in the US.

Thanks!

Read carefully, interpret literally. Answer the question honestly. The instructions tell you what must be provided. Read them.

[dlc68 5]

You need not bother replying further, Gary and Alta. Thanks.

Edited March 23, 2013 by dlc68

[Boggy1974 124]

OP, please answer the question and move on ok? If it's "Yes", just check Yes. If "No", just check No.

If you have any further question(s) other this, you can ask. I wish you the best!

[dlc68 5]

Later on in the process, on the DS-230, she'll have to list dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States, and give type of visa status (if known).

No additional info on this topic required when sending the I-129F petition.

Awesome, that makes perfect sense, thank you!

It's amazing some people have trouble providing information without being condescending in the process. Kudos to you.

[Andie 147]

Awesome, that makes perfect sense, thank you!

It's amazing some people have trouble providing information without being condescending in the process. Kudos to you.

Agree totally ! I thought that was one of the benefits and purposes of this site. If in doubt, you get the opportunity to ask... but after a couple of years on here, I'd have to agree with you. Sometimes (sadly) people feel a need to act 'superior'. You're just trying to reassure yourself, which surely is better than missing something. best of luck with yours... ask away... there will always be someone that gets it and gives the answers you are asking for.

[Krikit 1,164]

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Later on in the process, on the DS-230, she'll have to list dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States, and give type of visa status (if known).

Unless she is Canadian. They just have to give a general statement.

[Krikit 1,164]

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[bigdog 376]

Don't over think this stuff, review the guides. Good Luck.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

You need not bother replying further, Gary and Alta. Thanks.

Unfortunately Gary and Alla occasionally comes out harsh in the responses BUT I wouldn't discount his knowledge and expertise on the subject matter.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

Why are you making this harder than it is? You answer the question as posed: Has your Finace(e) ever been in the US? Yes or No. If she has ever visited the US the answer is yes. If she has never set foot in the US then the answer is no. Do not worry, they will get the other information when you complete the G-325A form for her. What ever you do, do not over think the application form or it will drive you crazy.

Good luck,

Dave

Good Advise!!!!!