K1 newbie and confused

[yuna628 9,676]

The London embassy website isn't in the habit of clearly pointing out what an applicant needs, because immigration information is dealt with by the USCIS. I will admit that our government could make things a lot more clear and simple, but the fact is they don't. The websites have gone through several redesigns that are less than desired for clarity.

That being said, while the instruction sheet for the I129F is pretty lengthy and descriptive, it does mention everything at bare minimum that is required to be sent in with the application. The entire immigration process, I think, largely relies on applicants to review carefully and educate themselves as best they can.. which is why sites like this are a blessing with clearly defined bullet point instructions and advice.

[Pennycat 880]

Thank you. But I don't understand why the government website does not list these other documents but visa journey does. Surely it should be on the government site?!

It is, though. It is on the USCIS site, in the instructions. Part 8 under "requirements and documents" it states the G-325 a and the passport photos. He also needs to provide proof of US citizenship.

It's pretty much never as simple as just downloading a form and filling it out. There are always instructions for forms (which are always longer than the form itself) with lots of required supplements. You'll be fine-- you'll get an RFE for these forms/photos etc but that won't take long to address at all. Just make sure for the next steps (especially during adjustment of status for your green card), you go over each and every instruction.

[Mary16 0]

Hi,

Yes all the terms are very confusing but I think you've managed to help me figure it out so thank you all!

We received the NOA1 on Jan 14th, and it was from the California service centre (need to change my timeline) so we will wait for the NOA2. I just used the tracker online and it says it was received, so I hope it will turn to approved soon. He has not been sent an RFE form but we will see what happens. I don't think he missed anything, he sent 2 forms (the petition and the recipt form, sorry I can't remember the form names) and the money. Was there anything else?

I have some friends that I using lawyers but that's only because of previous visas, but we will try to do it ourselves.

I am not aware of my J1 visa having the 2 year residency, is there a way I can find out? But it it's June/July that's fine, as we are hoping to get the K1 for September, do you think that is possible?

Thank you all and sorry for knowing absolutely nothing about this haha. You've been a great help!!

[Mary16 0]

Hi,

Yes all the terms are very confusing but I think you've managed to help me figure it out so thank you all!

We received the NOA1 on Jan 14th, and it was from the California service centre (need to change my timeline) so we will wait for the NOA2. I just used the tracker online and it says it was received, so I hope it will turn to approved soon. He has not been sent an RFE form but we will see what happens. I don't think he missed anything, he sent 2 forms (the petition and the recipt form, sorry I can't remember the form names) and the money. Was there anything else?

I have some friends that I using lawyers but that's only because of previous visas, but we will try to do it ourselves.

I am not aware of my J1 visa having the 2 year residency, is there a way I can find out? But it it's June/July that's fine, as we are hoping to get the K1 for September, do you think that is possible?

Thank you all and sorry for knowing absolutely nothing about this haha. You've been a great help!!

Hi Laura

Your j1 does not have a 2 year residency restriction.

I too was a j1 holder and now filed for our fiancé visa.

Received NOA2 via the case tracker app March 1st. Now waiting for NOA2 hard copy in the mail.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Thank you. But I don't understand why the government website does not list these other documents but visa journey does. Surely it should be on the government site?!

It is. When you download a form, you also need to download the form instructions. Those instructions tell you how to fill out the form, what supporting documents are required, form fees, how to pay, etc. You should never fill out a form without first reading the instructions.

The VJ guide lists what is required, and those requirements it lists came directly from the I-129F form instructions.

If all you sent was the I-129F and nothing else, then you can expect to either get a flat out denial, or hope you get an adjudicator that sends an RFE for everything that is missing. I have seen both outcomes happen.

[Lalalaura 2]

Thanks, we have seen it. My fiancé being a man that doesn't need instructions didn't read them. So I'm hoping if we fill it out all again and include a copy of the I-797c to show we have a case and we have paid then they can add it to our case.

[JFH 12,190]

No, that will complicate matters. Wait until you get a letter saying please send a, b, c, d etc. The letter will gave a pre-printed cover sheet that you must use when you reply with all the missing stuff. If you just send it now, it will never be matched up with your form.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Thanks, we have seen it. My fiancé being a man that doesn't need instructions didn't read them. So I'm hoping if we fill it out all again and include a copy of the I-797c to show we have a case and we have paid then they can add it to our case.

You can try it. It may or may not work. I have seen a couple people say they successfully did it, so worth a shot at least.