I-129F March 2017 Filers

[pajobra 1,395]

16 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

Ok, so, I have yet another question  hehe  What is everyone using to check where the approvals are at right now? I have been using http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?cfl= to have an idea. Is there something better or more detailed/accurate where I could be looking? 
Thanks in advance! 

I don't really think there is but spying on the other threads works. Honestly so many people don't finish their timelines so its very inaccurate or even fill one out at all. Everytime some newbie on a thread says I was approved I wanna say fill out your timeline LOL

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

1 minute ago, Eric&Olya said:

I think it depends on the embassy. No copy of the petition makes sense because they do receive it anyway, as for the letter, I would check the embassy website.

I did download the checklist for pack 3 from the consulate in Frankfurt/Germany.

They want:

• my birth certificate (1 original, 1 copy)
• my criminal records (1 original, 1 copy)
• Affidavit Of Support
• Copy of the biographical page of my passport
• 1 Photo 
• and of course DS-160 filed

There's not even a Copy of NOA2 listed. 

Can it really be that easy?? 

 

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, pajobra said:

I don't really think there is but spying on the other threads works. Honestly so many people don't finish their timelines so its very inaccurate or even fill one out at all. Everytime some newbie on a thread says I was approved I wanna say fill out your timeline LOL

You are so damn right, dear!

[pajobra 1,395]

2 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

I did download the checklist for pack 3 from the consulate in Frankfurt/Germany.

They want:

• my birth certificate (1 original, 1 copy)
• my criminal records (1 original, 1 copy)
• Affidavit Of Support
• Copy of the biographical page of my passport
• 1 Photo 
• and of course DS-160 filed

There's not even a Copy of NOA2 listed. 

Can it really be that easy?? 

 

This is the one for Canadians Packet 3.

 

To prepare for your interview you must acquire and checkmark the list of applicable documents below. Then sign, date, and return the checklist to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal. Subsequently, you will be receiving a Packet 4 letter with instructions on how to schedule your K1 Fiancé(e) visa appointment and on how to get the medical exam in Canada. DO NOT get your medical exam in advance as it has a limited validity! By doing this, you acknowledge that you have gathered the required documents for each applicant, and that you will bring the originals and photocopies for your interview:

 Intent to Marry Letter signed by the petitioner and dated within 30 days of the interview date.

 Passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you plan to enter the United States.

 Canadian Immigration documents, if applicable.

 Birth certificate.

 Marriage certificate(s).

 Death and/or divorce certificate(s) for petitioner and for beneficiary, if applicable.

 Police certificates from each country in which the applicant has resided for 6 months or longer since the age of 16. Canadian police certificate(s) must be issued within one year of the visa appointment.

 Court records.

 Military records.

 Certified translation of foreign civil documents and foreign police certificates.

 Signed Affidavit of Support (I-134) with all supporting financial documents.

 Evidence of petitioner’s domicile in the United States.

 Evidence of relationship between petitioner and beneficiary.

 Two recent photographs http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html.

 I have read the Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents pamphlet, available here: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/IMBRA.htm

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Who else here still use postal mail letters as a form of communication? 

Last week I sent my fiancé a letter with a poem that I want to dedicate to him. He got it yesterday morning (my time) and he was so happy about it. 

I don't know but there's something special and sweet about hand-written letters 

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

1 minute ago, pajobra said:

This is the one for Canadians Packet 3.

 

To prepare for your interview you must acquire and checkmark the list of applicable documents below. Then sign, date, and return the checklist to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal. Subsequently, you will be receiving a Packet 4 letter with instructions on how to schedule your K1 Fiancé(e) visa appointment and on how to get the medical exam in Canada. DO NOT get your medical exam in advance as it has a limited validity! By doing this, you acknowledge that you have gathered the required documents for each applicant, and that you will bring the originals and photocopies for your interview:

 Intent to Marry Letter signed by the petitioner and dated within 30 days of the interview date.

 Passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you plan to enter the United States.

 Canadian Immigration documents, if applicable.

 Birth certificate.

 Marriage certificate(s).

 Death and/or divorce certificate(s) for petitioner and for beneficiary, if applicable.

 Police certificates from each country in which the applicant has resided for 6 months or longer since the age of 16. Canadian police certificate(s) must be issued within one year of the visa appointment.

 Court records.

 Military records.

 Certified translation of foreign civil documents and foreign police certificates.

 Signed Affidavit of Support (I-134) with all supporting financial documents.

 Evidence of petitioner’s domicile in the United States.

 Evidence of relationship between petitioner and beneficiary.

 Two recent photographs http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html.

 I have read the Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents pamphlet, available here: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/IMBRA.htm

Woooooow! That's a LOT!! O_O
I would have guessed Canada is an "easier" one as well! 

 

[pajobra 1,395]

Just now, TearsOfBabylon said:

Woooooow! That's a LOT!! O_O
I would have guessed Canada is an "easier" one as well! 

 

Yeah I woulda thought so too. LMAO

[NikiNiki 12]

3 hours ago, BlackbirdRN said:

I bet saying goodbye after 2 weeks is hard too! Just a short amount of time to spend together then you have to wait for another year to see each other again.

This is the reason why I have a high respect for couples who are in LDRs. The true test for patience, trust and faith! 

 

Exactly. Until I join this forum I didn't realize how kicky I am my bf flies me to USA every 2-3 months. 🙌🏻 While new level of respect

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

1 minute ago, pajobra said:

Yeah I woulda thought so too. LMAO

Yeah, glad we didn't bet hahaha

I shrunk the text down a bit, but that's the main part my checklist for Germany says. 
And only the things I've colored apply to me. So.... that's like NOTHING?

 

PASSPORT (photocopy of biographic page ONLY): The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and have at least 6 months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children must have their own individual passports. Do not mail in your original passport unless specifically requested to do so!

BIRTH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): An original or certified extract of a birth registration entry for each applicant. Birth records must be presented for all unmarried non-U.S. citizen children under age 21, even if they do not wish to immigrate at this time. The date and place of birth and parent(s) name(s) must be shown on the birth certificate. If you or any of your children were adopted, you must also submit a certified copy of the final adoption decree.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE & DEATH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Married persons are required to present a marriage certificate. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be provided (e.g. death certificate of spouse; final divorce decree or annulment).

POLICE CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Each applicant aged 16 years or older must present a police certificate, if obtainable, from his/her country of current residence and country of nationality (if the applicant resided there for more than six months). Police certificates are required from countries of previous residence, if residence there was for more than one year. The certificate from your current country of residence must be of recent date (not older than 12 months) when presented to the consular officer.
 

COURT AND PRISON RECORD (original & two copies): Persons who have been convicted of a crime must submit each court record and any prison record, regardless of the fact that they may have benefited subsequently from an amnesty, pardon, or other act of clemency. Englishtranslationsmustbeprovidedforallcourtandprisonrecords.

MILITARY RECORD (original & one copy): A military service record, if applicable and obtainable, is required.

PHOTOGRAPH: One color photograph for each applicant, regardless of age, is required (less than 6 months old), listing the name of the applicant on the back of the photograph. Please write the applicant’s name on the back of the photograph. Further guidance is available on our website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/photos.html

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (original completed form with original signature): Intending immigrants must be able to prove that they will not become a public charge in accordance with guidelines. Please see poverty guidelines sheet which is available on the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf.

[pajobra 1,395]

2 minutes ago, NikiNiki said:

Exactly. Until I join this forum I didn't realize how kicky I am my bf flies me to USA every 2-3 months. 🙌🏻 While new level of respect

I am lucky that I live just across the us border so I can go down every few months.

 

3 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Yeah, glad we didn't bet hahaha

I shrunk the text down a bit, but that's the main part my checklist for Germany says. 
And only the things I've colored apply to me. So.... that's like NOTHING?

 

PASSPORT (photocopy of biographic page ONLY): The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and have at least 6 months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children must have their own individual passports. Do not mail in your original passport unless specifically requested to do so!

BIRTH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): An original or certified extract of a birth registration entry for each applicant. Birth records must be presented for all unmarried non-U.S. citizen children under age 21, even if they do not wish to immigrate at this time. The date and place of birth and parent(s) name(s) must be shown on the birth certificate. If you or any of your children were adopted, you must also submit a certified copy of the final adoption decree.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE & DEATH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Married persons are required to present a marriage certificate. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be provided (e.g. death certificate of spouse; final divorce decree or annulment).

POLICE CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Each applicant aged 16 years or older must present a police certificate, if obtainable, from his/her country of current residence and country of nationality (if the applicant resided there for more than six months). Police certificates are required from countries of previous residence, if residence there was for more than one year. The certificate from your current country of residence must be of recent date (not older than 12 months) when presented to the consular officer.
 

COURT AND PRISON RECORD (original & two copies): Persons who have been convicted of a crime must submit each court record and any prison record, regardless of the fact that they may have benefited subsequently from an amnesty, pardon, or other act of clemency. Englishtranslationsmustbeprovidedforallcourtandprisonrecords.

MILITARY RECORD (original & one copy): A military service record, if applicable and obtainable, is required.

PHOTOGRAPH: One color photograph for each applicant, regardless of age, is required (less than 6 months old), listing the name of the applicant on the back of the photograph. Please write the applicant’s name on the back of the photograph. Further guidance is available on our website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/photos.html

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (original completed form with original signature): Intending immigrants must be able to prove that they will not become a public charge in accordance with guidelines. Please see poverty guidelines sheet which is available on the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf.

Well in mine the court and military don't apply. but I will need the divorce decree for my fiance lol but yeah mine is the list for k-1 visa.

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

12 minutes ago, NikiNiki said:

Exactly. Until I join this forum I didn't realize how kicky I am my bf flies me to USA every 2-3 months. 🙌🏻 While new level of respect

Lucky lucky!
We haven't seen us since January 2nd. That's gonna be a while until I move.
But we've made it through 8 months last year after he PCS'ed.... it's gonna work this time too.

 

3 minutes ago, pajobra said:

I am lucky that I live just across the us border so I can go down every few months.

 

Well in mine the court and military don't apply. but I will need the divorce decree for my fiance lol but yeah mine is the list for k-1 visa.

Your list is massive. 
I'm wondering if I should still make him send me another Letter of intent.. but since it's not listed... I'm having trust issues right now hahaha
Edit: Not on him, but on everything else. Like... a GIANT vulture of a RFE coming flown over like "YOU MORON FORGOT EVERYTHING!"

Edited May 25, 2017 by TearsOfBabylon

[Estibaliz 3,037]

7 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Yeah, glad we didn't bet hahaha

I shrunk the text down a bit, but that's the main part my checklist for Germany says. 
And only the things I've colored apply to me. So.... that's like NOTHING?

 

PASSPORT (photocopy of biographic page ONLY): The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and have at least 6 months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa. Children must have their own individual passports. Do not mail in your original passport unless specifically requested to do so!

BIRTH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): An original or certified extract of a birth registration entry for each applicant. Birth records must be presented for all unmarried non-U.S. citizen children under age 21, even if they do not wish to immigrate at this time. The date and place of birth and parent(s) name(s) must be shown on the birth certificate. If you or any of your children were adopted, you must also submit a certified copy of the final adoption decree.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE & DEATH CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Married persons are required to present a marriage certificate. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be provided (e.g. death certificate of spouse; final divorce decree or annulment).

POLICE CERTIFICATE (original & one copy): Each applicant aged 16 years or older must present a police certificate, if obtainable, from his/her country of current residence and country of nationality (if the applicant resided there for more than six months). Police certificates are required from countries of previous residence, if residence there was for more than one year. The certificate from your current country of residence must be of recent date (not older than 12 months) when presented to the consular officer.
 

COURT AND PRISON RECORD (original & two copies): Persons who have been convicted of a crime must submit each court record and any prison record, regardless of the fact that they may have benefited subsequently from an amnesty, pardon, or other act of clemency. Englishtranslationsmustbeprovidedforallcourtandprisonrecords.

MILITARY RECORD (original & one copy): A military service record, if applicable and obtainable, is required.

PHOTOGRAPH: One color photograph for each applicant, regardless of age, is required (less than 6 months old), listing the name of the applicant on the back of the photograph. Please write the applicant’s name on the back of the photograph. Further guidance is available on our website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/photos.html

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (original completed form with original signature): Intending immigrants must be able to prove that they will not become a public charge in accordance with guidelines. Please see poverty guidelines sheet which is available on the USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf.

The Spanish checklist is the same, except they specifically mention last year's1040+W-2 to send with the i134.

 

The letter of intent of marry is nowhere to be seen, but I'll get one for my peace of mind.

 

Having a copy of your i129f packet has more to do with you being able to review it so you know what's there in case you get questioned about it. That's my understanding at least and even read some people got a copy of the petition from the Embassy itself (not sure if just the form or everything).

[Estibaliz 3,037]

45 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

Ok, so, I have yet another question  hehe  What is everyone using to check where the approvals are at right now? I have been using http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?cfl= to have an idea. Is there something better or more detailed/accurate where I could be looking? 
Thanks in advance! 

I spy on about every thread from previous months here. Well, obviously, since here I am though I'm an April filer

For what it seems they are mostly working on February right now, so I think you'll start to get news for March in around 2-3 weeks. Certainly hoping so

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

3 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

 

Having a copy of your i129f packet has more to do with you being able to review it so you know what's there in case you get questioned about it. That's my understanding at least and even read some people got a copy of the petition from the Embassy itself (not sure if just the form or everything).

That does make sense to me!
So I won't send a copy with Pack 3. 

But did you see a copy of NOA2 mentioned somewhere?
Cause I'm kind of sure it was written SOMEWHERE that it's required to be sent along with Pack 3.

Seems I'm just burried under an information overload I've read in the last time, to be prepared

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, Estibaliz said:

I spy on about every thread from previous months here. Well, obviously, since here I am though I'm an April filer

For what it seems they are mostly working on February right now, so I think you'll start to get news for March in around 2-3 weeks. Certainly hoping so

Oh please be right with that! haha
I've got July 2nd on my countdown app on the phone, which is the last estimated date on my VJ timeline.
That would be in 38 terrific days!