Confusion Regarding Required Documents to Include in K-1 Petition Package

[earthboundchild 1]

Hi,

After reading the USCIS guide on filing the petition (https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html#4), and referring to Visa Journey's guide (http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide), I am confused as to what exactly I need to include. According to the USCIS, all that needs to be filed is the I-129F and G-325A, along with the check payment. However, according to Visa Journey's guide, we need:

• I-129F Form
• G-325A Form
• Payment
• Declaration of how we met
• Original statements of intent to marry
• Proof of having met within last 2 years
• Passport sized photo of US citizen
• Passport sized photo of alien fiance
• Copy of birth certificate of US citizen, front and back

It seems like quite a lot to send that isn't even mentioned on the USCIS website. I was under the impression that everything listed above was part of the process from start to finish, not that it was to be sent altogether at the beginning. Do I need to send this all with the original petition forms?

Thank you!

[sfcscott 34]

Read the INSTRUCTIONS on the I129f form itself. Its explains everything you need.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

[Tieary 16]

Hi,

After reading the USCIS guide on filing the petition (https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html#4), and referring to Visa Journey's guide (http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide), I am confused as to what exactly I need to include. According to the USCIS, all that needs to be filed is the I-129F and G-325A, along with the check payment. However, according to Visa Journey's guide, we need:

• I-129F Form
• G-325A Form One for both the Petitioner and Beneficiary.
• Payment
• Declaration of how we met This is answered in question 34.a. on the I- 129F form. Some like to include an entire page but it's not necessary. We were approved and didn't submit this.
• Original statements of intent to marry One for both the Petitioner and Beneficiary.
• Proof of having met within last 2 years
• Passport sized photo of US citizen Name written on back, USA sized.
• Passport sized photo of alien fiance Name written on back, USA sized.
• Copy of birth certificate of US citizen, front and back

It seems like quite a lot to send that isn't even mentioned on the USCIS website. I was under the impression that everything listed above was part of the process from start to finish, not that it was to be sent altogether at the beginning. Do I need to send this all with the original petition forms?

Thank you!

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

Read the instructions on filing the I-129F. There you will find where they ask for additional documents.

It's also suggested that you submit a cover letter and form G-1145.

This will notify you of your NOA via text/e-mail, ahead of receiving your hardcopy in the mail.

Goodluck!

Edited October 21, 2016 by Tieary

[earthboundchild 1]

Thank you both so much for your replies. You have cleared up this confusion for me.

It feels like they are providing a recipe where the ingredient list is scattered all over the place.

Thank you Tieary for specifiying in such detail for me. I really appreciate it!

[sfcscott 34]

Thank you both so much for your replies. You have cleared up this confusion for me.

It feels like they are providing a recipe where the ingredient list is scattered all over the place.

Thank you Tieary for specifiying in such detail for me. I really appreciate it!

That is very true. Its like trying to put a puzzle together.. I can understand your confusion.

Good luck my friend.