What did you send your I-129f Package in? + Some added questions.

[NobleDog 0]

Me and my fiance are in the stages of assembling our I-129f package, We're wondering exactly how everyone processed and sent off there packages. If you used a binder, would a box suffice? Did you use a giant Envelope? Any help would be appreciated. Also a few questions!

*What requires a wet signature? (What can't I just scan and send to my fiance?, what needs to be actually mailed?)
*How many photos should we go with?
*Would anyone mind posting pictures of there I-129f packet?
*Does the intent to marry need a wet signature? Or can I scan it and send it to my fiance?
*I'm the alien fiance, my birth-certificate is in french. Will I need to get that translated at any point? And if so, how would I go about doing that?

Thanks for all of the help, you dudes are all amazing!

Edited August 2, 2016 by NobleDog

[NobleDog 0]

Also, Does my fiance just not fill out the sections in the I-129F form that doesn't apply to either of us? Like for example having children or previous divorce papers. Since we don't have any children and neither of us have ever been married.

[LuckyCraig 0]

Sorry. I had to edit this reply out. (bad info)

Edited August 2, 2016 by LuckyCraig

[LionessDeon 2,060]

If there are sections that do not apply you can put "N/A" or "none" in the space.

A binder will be tossed in the garbage. Simply stack the papers in the order on your cover sheet and put into a large envelope address to appropriate lockbox. You can use paper clips ti attach papers that go together. Do not use staples.

The letter of intent and G-325 are supposed to be original signatures not copied or scanned. Debate open on that. You could get an RFE if not. Some have goten through ok without.

5-7 photos are plenty.

Highly doubt anyone would send you pics of their packet (privacy). Just stack up all needed documents and put in an envelope. Mine ended up being about an inch thick, I believe. Don't stress yourself out, keep it simple. Follow the guide to the T and you will be fine.

Edited August 2, 2016 by LionessDeon

[Carcharodont 2]

"What requires a wet signature? (What can't I just scan and send to my fiance?, what needs to be actually mailed?)

*How many photos should we go with?
*Would anyone mind posting pictures of there I-129f packet?
*Does the intent to marry need a wet signature? Or can I scan it and send it to my fiance?
*I'm the alien fiance, my birth-certificate is in french. Will I need to get that translated at any point? And if so, how would I go about doing that?"

• Treat everything as requiring a wet signature. Letter of Intent to Marry absolutely must have a wet signature, photocopies are not accepted. Make multiple copies of your letter of intent to marry and send to your petitioner with your signature. If you're worried about timing, mail it express.
• To be safe, go with more than 5. Since you're in Canada I imagine that the US Consulate there will give you less of a hassle since it's a low risk country compared to my fiancee's country (China)
• Your birth certificate isn't needed for the i-129f, only your petitioner's (or all pages of her passport) birth certificate is required. Only the longform birth certificate is allowed. As the petitioner, I sent both my birth certificate and my passport.
• There's several pre-filled examples online regarding i-129f packets, as for posting pics of ours I don't think anyone would nor is it recommended for anyone to do so because

1. Everyone's situation is different; you can't fill it out based on what other people wrote because it could result in a delay or denial if you fill it out incorrectly.
2. Personal information - this is a public forum and an i-129f packet has literally all the information needed for someone to commit identity theft.

[NobleDog 0]

"What requires a wet signature? (What can't I just scan and send to my fiance?, what needs to be actually mailed?)

*How many photos should we go with?

*Would anyone mind posting pictures of there I-129f packet?

*Does the intent to marry need a wet signature? Or can I scan it and send it to my fiance?

*I'm the alien fiance, my birth-certificate is in french. Will I need to get that translated at any point? And if so, how would I go about doing that?"

• Treat everything as requiring a wet signature. Letter of Intent to Marry absolutely must have a wet signature, photocopies are not accepted. Make multiple copies of your letter of intent to marry and send to your petitioner with your signature. If you're worried about timing, mail it express.
• To be safe, go with more than 5. Since you're in Canada I imagine that the US Consulate there will give you less of a hassle since it's a low risk country compared to my fiancee's country (China)
• Your birth certificate isn't needed for the i-129f, only your petitioner's (or all pages of her passport) birth certificate is required. Only the longform birth certificate is allowed. As the petitioner, I sent both my birth certificate and my passport.
• There's several pre-filled examples online regarding i-129f packets, as for posting pics of ours I don't think anyone would nor is it recommended for anyone to do so because

1. Everyone's situation is different; you can't fill it out based on what other people wrote because it could result in a delay or denial if you fill it out incorrectly.

2. Personal information - this is a public forum and an i-129f packet has literally all the information needed for someone to commit identity theft.

Didn't think about that.. Whoops.. Thanks for all of the help tho! I was just curious about what everyones packet looked like assembled.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Letter of intent does not have to be a 'wet' signature. The foreign fiance(e) can supply scanned versions of their G-325A and letter of intent. You also need to provide a passport photo, US size, 2x2 inches.

The petition itself needs to have a 'wet' signature. Supporting documents, like divorce decrees should be copies.

The I-129F instructions state to leave anything that would be N/A or none blank, so follow the instructions from the USCIS.

The most important evidence for the I-129F petition is proof of meeting within the 2 years prior to filing. Photos are only secondary evidence for that, so there is no set amount of photos to include. Provide passport stamps, boarding passes, receipts, bank/credit card statements, etc, from the visits together. Things that prove you were in the same place at the same time. If you have photos together in front of landmarks, then use those to back up your other evidence.

Your birth certificate is not needed yet. It will be needed for the K-1 visa interview. Your consulate will have instructions on whether or not it needs to be translated. Most consulates accept documents in English or the native language of that country. For AOS later, it will need an English translation. Anyone fluent in both languages can do the translation, even you. It just needs to have this certification by the person doing the translation included on it > http://www.visajourney.com/content/translations

Instructions for mailing > https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

[Carcharodont 2]

Based on the reading of the USCIS website and their instructions, they say an 'original' letter of intent from the petitioner and beneficiary. Whether they mean a statement with 'original content' or a statement with an original signature is up for debate, I think better clarification is needed. I say just to be on the safe side, go with wet signature for Letter of Intent in the event you get someone at the USCIS that wants to delay your application with an RFE for an original anyways.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Based on the reading of the USCIS website and their instructions, they say an 'original' letter of intent from the petitioner and beneficiary. Whether they mean a statement with 'original content' or a statement with an original signature is up for debate, I think better clarification is needed. I say just to be on the safe side, go with wet signature for Letter of Intent in the event you get someone at the USCIS that wants to delay your application with an RFE for an original anyways.

I have followed this particular topic for years now. No, the instructions do not ask for an original letter of intent. They do not even ask for a letter at all. Where are these form instructions? Not on the USCIS site here > https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

Back in the summer of 2013, the form and instructions changed. Before that, it asked for original statements. When the new form and instructions came out 3 years ago, the wording had changed. It asks for evidence of your intentions, which can be a statement.

In the past, they used to give RFEs for not having an original 'wet' signature, but that has not been the case for 3 years now. If you check the RFE master list here on VJ, you will see that no RFEs for a 'wet' signature have been given since 2013.

If the new form edition instructions that will be coming out soon change again, then I will be sure to post and let people know. As of now, copies work still. If you want to be safe and send in 'wet; signatures, then you are free to do so, but the instructions do not state they are required.

This has been discussed many times over the years. Do a search here. You can find more. >

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/491361-original-signatures-for-letter-of-intent-and-g-325a/page-2#entry6949811

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/575780-letter-of-intent-to-marry-rfe/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/596565-copy-or-original-documents/#entry8150440