I-129F package - last minute questions

[asmpic 0]

Hello everyone,

I'm finally getting ready to submit the I-129F package and have a couple questions. I've been living in Switzerland since 2012, studying to get my Masters and will be graduating in May. Do I need to explain this in the I-129F package since I've read that you need to be living in the US to apply for the k1? I can show that I will be graduating and also even show that my visa will be expiring in August. Also, did I understand correctly, that the topic of domicile will only be brought up at the interview? If so, then I will have definitely reestablished life in the US by that time. Or do I need to show something in the initial I-129F package?

The 2nd question I had was regarding the affidavit of support, since I've been living in Switzerland, my income/taxes have only been foreign and nothing from the US. I have of course still filed taxes in the US to show this but could this still be used to sponsor my fiance? The money I made the past year is well about the 125% poverty line.

Thanks for the help!

Edited April 17, 2016 by asmpic

[A'n'L 735]

In terms of domicile, you're good. But, you need a mailing address in the US and an intended US address for your fiancé. You can use your parents address (or other) for this purpose.

Regarding foreign earned income, the answer is you can't use it - mainly because you can't show that it will be ongoing (I assume this is true). Will you be taking a job in the US upon returning? A letter of employment stating your salary would help and some paystubs could help. If no, you should look into getting a co-sponsor.

[nygnyy 7]

Hello everyone,

I'm finally getting ready to submit the I-129F package and have a couple questions. I've been living in Switzerland since 2012, studying to get my Masters and will be graduating in May. Do I need to explain this in the I-129F package since I've read that you need to be living in the US to apply for the k1? I can show that I will be graduating and also even show that my visa will be expiring in August. Also, did I understand correctly, that the topic of domicile will only be brought up at the interview? If so, then I will have definitely reestablished life in the US by that time. Or do I need to show something in the initial I-129F package?

The 2nd question I had was regarding the affidavit of support, since I've been living in Switzerland, my income/taxes have only been foreign and nothing from the US. I have of course still filed taxes in the US to show this but could this still be used to sponsor my fiance? The money I made the past year is well about the 125% poverty line.

Thanks for the help!

from what I understand, you can file from overseas... at least I've seen posts where people weren't sure how to pay because they were unable to get a USD money order or they didn't have a US checking account and were working/living overseas. Take that for what it's worth

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Edited April 17, 2016 by nygnyy

[asmpic 0]

In terms of domicile, you're good. But, you need a mailing address in the US and an intended US address for your fiancé. You can use your parents address (or other) for this purpose.

Regarding foreign earned income, the answer is you can't use it - mainly because you can't show that it will be ongoing (I assume this is true). Will you be taking a job in the US upon returning? A letter of employment stating your salary would help and some paystubs could help. If no, you should look into getting a co-sponsor.

thanks, I used my parent's address in the I-129F. How would I indicate this on the G-325A though, where they ask for the last 5 years of residence? Do I put my current address in Switzerland with an open end date? Or put my parent's address and show a future date?

[A'n'L 735]

thanks, I used my parent's address in the I-129F. How would I indicate this on the G-325A though, where they ask for the last 5 years of residence? Do I put my current address in Switzerland with an open end date? Or put my parent's address and show a future date?

How about you use your address in Switzerland with end date (since you know)? They aren't asking about the future at this point. Your fiancé will be able to update this when she applies for the visa at the embassy.

[asmpic 0]

How about you use your address in Switzerland with end date (since you know)? They aren't asking about the future at this point. Your fiancé will be able to update this when she applies for the visa at the embassy.

The section for most recent address has the end date greyed out so it's open by default. I guess, it's not as important if all this information will be updated at the interview. Will it do any harm if I include a letter stating the situation or does it really not matter?

[A'n'L 735]

The section for most recent address has the end date greyed out so it's open by default. I guess, it's not as important if all this information will be updated at the interview. Will it do any harm if I include a letter stating the situation or does it really not matter?

It really doesn't matter, but it will not hurt if you include it. Up to you.