How romantic should the explanation of meeting letter be?

[Amhara 460]

Just to follow up - we decided to cut the baby in half.

I wrote one letter intended for USCIS that was one page long describing how we met each other online and then in person. Then I wrote a second letter intended for State Dept that was two pages long on the lovie-dovie stuff. That way whoever looks at it can decide on which letter they want to spend their time on.

The USCIS letter was in front of the meeting evidence and the State Dept letter was put in front of proof of our relationship, such as contact documentation and things we had from our trip. Then when he goes to the interview, the officer may compare the info from the petition to the documentation he brings, which will cover a period of time.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Just to follow up - we decided to cut the baby in half.

I wrote one letter intended for USCIS that was one page long describing how we met each other online and then in person. Then I wrote a second letter intended for State Dept that was two pages long on the lovie-dovie stuff. That way whoever looks at it can decide on which letter they want to spend their time on.

The USCIS letter was in front of the meeting evidence and the State Dept letter was put in front of proof of our relationship, such as contact documentation and things we had from our trip. Then when he goes to the interview, the officer may compare the info from the petition to the documentation he brings, which will cover a period of time.

Wow... Waaaaay too much.

But to each their own ?

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

Just to follow up - we decided to cut the baby in half.

I wrote one letter intended for USCIS that was one page long describing how we met each other online and then in person. Then I wrote a second letter intended for State Dept that was two pages long on the lovie-dovie stuff. That way whoever looks at it can decide on which letter they want to spend their time on.

The USCIS letter was in front of the meeting evidence and the State Dept letter was put in front of proof of our relationship, such as contact documentation and things we had from our trip. Then when he goes to the interview, the officer may compare the info from the petition to the documentation he brings, which will cover a period of time.

I agree with "Cody and Daisy", that is way too much. We submitted a one page long letter explaining how we met, kept it factual and to the point. USCIS doesn't want to and doesn't have time to read a romantic novel and might considers it a red flag since an overly romantic letter can look kinda made up even if it's honest and genuine.

Good luck!

Edited March 21, 2015 by YouAndMeForever

[j&ana 363]

The letter is ok for the USCIS along with other proof of relationship, But the NVC (state department) you should just send them the basic requirement that they are asking for. You can take more proof to the interview

[Butterfly307 77]

The letter is ok for the USCIS along with other proof of relationship, But the NVC (state department) you should just send them the basic requirement that they are asking for. You can take more proof to the interview

The OP is in the process of getting a K-1 visa, not a CR-1.

[j&ana 363]

The OP is in the process of getting a K-1 visa, not a CR-1.

It still goes to the NVC. For the K-1 visa, they just look at the info and sent it to the embassy to get process, while the cr-1 the NVC does the processing. then send it to the embassy. Read up on the visa processing more.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

It still goes to the NVC. For the K-1 visa, they just look at the info and sent it to the embassy to get process, while the cr-1 the NVC does the processing. then send it to the embassy. Read up on the visa processing more.

You stated sending the NVC the basic requirement they are asking for. K-1 applicants do not send the NVC anything. That is what the other poster was trying to point out.

[Butterfly307 77]

It still goes to the NVC. For the K-1 visa, they just look at the info and sent it to the embassy to get process, while the cr-1 the NVC does the processing. then send it to the embassy. Read up on the visa processing more.

You should read up on visa processing more. LOL.

Like KayDeeCee said, K1 applicants DON'T send anything to the NVC.

Edited March 21, 2015 by Butterfly307

[-Shana- 152]

Mine was factual and to the point, though it did run on for 2 pages. I explained how we met and what happened leading up to the point of our submitting for a visa, which was 5 years worth of background to cover. Nothing lovey dovey, just stated the facts!

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Mine was factual and to the point, though it did run on for 2 pages. I explained how we met and what happened leading up to the point of our submitting for a visa, which was 5 years worth of background to cover. Nothing lovey dovey, just stated the facts!

My god! Even that's way too much ?

5 years of information?

They don't even require to have met within 5 years.

Mine had 13 words!???

[-Shana- 152]

My god! Even that's way too much ?

5 years of information?

They don't even require to have met within 5 years.

Mine had 13 words!???

Meh, I had fun with it . We got approved and that's what matters!

[steve n songsang 45]

"met while in Thailand on vacation".....done.

[Amhara 460]

I felt it more necessary to include the background of our relationship after reading Jon York's experience in Pakistan. Also, we didn't have a simple way of meeting each other; we had to change our tickets three times because of the Army School attack this past December Interrupted his final exam schedule.

I'm hoping the challenges we faced in just setting up our meeting will reflect our devotion to the State Department officer. Then that way, my fiancé doesn't need to take a pound of paperwork. The trip reschedule documents are in the petition if they want to review them, and an explanation is available if they don't want to spend the time looking at them.

[j&ana 363]

You stated sending the NVC the basic requirement they are asking for. K-1 applicants do not send the NVC anything. That is what the other poster was trying to point out.

I stated that because the op mention sending a letter to state department is why I stated that the state department only wanted basic stuff sent to them.

[j&ana 363]

You should read up on visa processing more. LOL.

Like KayDeeCee said, K1 applicants DON'T send anything to the NVC.

pretty convenient for someone to point something out for you. I stated that because the op mention sending a letter to state department that is why I stated nvc only wanted basic stuff sent to them.