Various questions about I-129F Application

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Hi Everyone First, I'd like to introduce myself to the forum. My name is Joshua Kaufman, an American citizen currently living between Zürich (work) and Munich (fiancee and her son). I've just started this whole process and have done a good amount of ground work, but I have a few questions I was hoping other forum members could answer. (I know some of this stuff has been posted elsewhere - apologies in advance - but I wanted to ask it all in one thread to make it a little easier for me - and maybe for members as well.)

1. My address. My permanent residence is Zürich, Switzerland but I spend most weekends in Munich, Germany. However, I'm currently looking for work in the United States and it's likely that I'll have a new address within the next few months. I was planning to use my parents' address in Pennsylvania so they could then forward anything they receive to my new address, where ever that might be, but I realize this might not be the best option. What address should I use as my current address?

2. Description of meeting. I admit I haven't done much searching around this, but there's isn't much guidance on the checklist regarding this. My current description is "I, Joshua Kaufman, met my fiancée, Janine-Opal Fischer, on 5 January 2004 in London, England, UK at a night club. Miss Fischer was bartending and I approached her and asked her for her phone number. We met again a few days later and began dating soon afterward." Is this an acceptable description of meeting?

3. Documentary proof of meeting. I read the descriptions on the checklist, which includes airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts and passport stamps. Out of those, I only have train passes between Zürich and Munich, but I'm not sure how much they'll add to the case - especially if I give my current address as in the United States (see 1 above). The items in #2 (photos) and #3 (proof of ongoing relationship) are easier, but I'm sort of stuck on the documentary proof of meeting. Is this a problem and what can I do about it?

4. G-325A Form. Okay, so this is one form with the same page of information four times in a row - and I can't save it? Is there a savable version of this form available or is USCIS just trying to make our lives difficult?

That's all for now. Thanks so much for your help and just let me know if you need any clarification on my questions.

Edited February 14, 2007 by Joshua Kaufman

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

4. G-325A Form. Okay, so this is one form with the same page of information four times in a row - and I can't save it? Is there a savable version of this form available or is USCIS just trying to make our lives difficult?

This is under discussion on another thread and the answer is apparently "no."

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

2. Description of meeting. I admit I haven't done much searching around this, but there's isn't much guidance on the checklist regarding this. My current description is "I, Joshua Kaufman, met my fiancée, Janine-Opal Fischer, on 5 January 2004 in London, England, UK at a night club. Miss Fischer was bartending and I approached her and asked her for her phone number. We met again a few days later and began dating soon afterward." Is this an acceptable description of meeting?

3. Documentary proof of meeting. I read the descriptions on the checklist, which includes airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts and passport stamps. Out of those, I only have train passes between Zürich and Munich, but I'm not sure how much they'll add to the case - especially if I give my current address as in the United States (see 1 above). The items in #2 (photos) and #3 (proof of ongoing relationship) are easier, but I'm sort of stuck on the documentary proof of meeting. Is this a problem and what can I do about it?

I still don't know if the description in #2 is acceptable, but I think I'm clearer about the documentary proof of meeting bit. What I'm planning to do is within the supplementary letter that describes how we met (#2), I'll also say something like "I have also included copies of receipts and other documents as evidence of our ongoing relationship including: photos, grocery receipts, Munich ATM receipts, Shared bank account, Munich Lease, etc."

Please let me know if you think this will be acceptable as proof of meeting and documentary evidence that we've met. Thanks!

Edited February 14, 2007 by Joshua Kaufman

[GabachaYucateca 0]

If you've got a lease with both your names on it and a shared bank account, that sounds just fine. Maybe a couple of pictures just for some color!

[esojrd 0]

4. G-325A Form. Okay, so this is one form with the same page of information four times in a row - and I can't save it? Is there a savable version of this form available or is USCIS just trying to make our lives difficult?

That's all for now. Thanks so much for your help and just let me know if you need any clarification on my questions.

It IS four pages of the same information but once you fill out the first page Acrobat will automatically fill out the other three pages. Any change you make to any page will appear on the other three. If you have this free software you're able to save the forms.

[bostonparis 0]

2. Description of meeting. I admit I haven't done much searching around this, but there's isn't much guidance on the checklist regarding this. My current description is "I, Joshua Kaufman, met my fiancée, Janine-Opal Fischer, on 5 January 2004 in London, England, UK at a night club. Miss Fischer was bartending and I approached her and asked her for her phone number. We met again a few days later and began dating soon afterward." Is this an acceptable description of meeting?

3. Documentary proof of meeting. I read the descriptions on the checklist, which includes airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts and passport stamps. Out of those, I only have train passes between Zürich and Munich, but I'm not sure how much they'll add to the case - especially if I give my current address as in the United States (see 1 above). The items in #2 (photos) and #3 (proof of ongoing relationship) are easier, but I'm sort of stuck on the documentary proof of meeting. Is this a problem and what can I do about it?

I still don't know if the description in #2 is acceptable, but I think I'm clearer about the documentary proof of meeting bit. What I'm planning to do is within the supplementary letter that describes how we met (#2), I'll also say something like "I have also included copies of receipts and other documents as evidence of our ongoing relationship including: photos, grocery receipts, Munich ATM receipts, Shared bank account, Munich Lease, etc."

Please let me know if you think this will be acceptable as proof of meeting and documentary evidence that we've met. Thanks!

My letter was similar to the one you described. (And the situation was similar too!)

[discerned1 0]

Hi, was wondering if I would need to send a G325 form from my fiance along with the I129 form or do I just need one for myself? Thanks in advance.

[jlvr 1]

Hi, was wondering if I would need to send a G325 form from my fiance along with the I129 form or do I just need one for myself? Thanks in advance.

You need to send one from your fiance also.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

It IS four pages of the same information but once you fill out the first page Acrobat will automatically fill out the other three pages. Any change you make to any page will appear on the other three. If you have this free software you're able to save the forms.

I didn't realize that the other pages get filled out automatically by Acrobat. Nice. I tried that Foxit software but it only saves data entered within Foxit, and it doesn't automatically fill out the other pages. I think I'll stick with Acrobat!

My letter was similar to the one you described. (And the situation was similar too!)

And it worked well? I noticed that you received a RFE (from you signature). I'm assuming that it had something to do with your lack of proper evidence?

09-29-2006: I-129F Sent

10-12-2006: I-129F NOA1

11-01-2006: I-129F RFE(s)

By the way, I'm still trying to figure out what address to use (see #1 above). If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!

Edited February 15, 2007 by Joshua Kaufman

[TimsDaisy 0]

Hi, was wondering if I would need to send a G325 form from my fiance along with the I129 form or do I just need one for myself? Thanks in advance.

Note that you need to send in the form G-325A for you AND one filled in by your fiance. There is a form that is called G-325 as well - but it is NOT the requested form. Make sure you fill out the right ones.