Form help please

[Toad1193 0]

First off ahead of time thank you very much for any help.

I've been seeing my Finance for years. We're finally ready. But we realize that all the photos we took of each other either one of us was holding the camera. So I don't know if any photos of both of us together exist. Someone in the family might have them, but they have no burner under their butts to give it to us if that makes sense. We have plenty of other evidence however. Should I include color photos we took of each other? I'm scared to death we will be rejected for some oversight. I guess I'm just nervous about starting this whole thing.

 

Since I have my birth certificate, should I include passport scans as well?

 

For the employment section, what counts as assets? Will any assets work over a certain amount? If I need a co-signer, what form do they fill out? Does the co-signer have to be employed or does someone retired suffice?

 

The price for the forms on VJ says about ~$1.6k for fiance passport, but the cost on USCIS is only  $535. Is the price including all the other forms filed later on? I don't want to accidentally send the wrong amount of money.

Thank you so much for your time.

[VNN 147]

You should read I-129F instructions to help you understand more about the details

 

1. You should -  just in case there is any doubt from USCIS regarding your status or just it can act as a backup (sometimes USCIS misplaces submitted documents).

 

2. You do not need to submit this with I-129F petition.

 

Cash and anything that can be liquidated/converted into cash within 1 years. 3-5 times x assets help covert the shortfall amount for the current income (100% poverty guidelines with respect to your household size).  

 

I believe the form is also I-134 as you need to file (other VJ members may help you confirm this) but some consulates do not accept joint-sponsor for K-1.

 

Retired but having retirement income is fine.

 

Note: you will need to worry about adjust of status Form I-864 which requires 125% poverty guidelines. 

 

3. It is $535 just the I-129F petition fee. You will also need to take care of other fees like visa fee, adjust of status fee, etc. There will be also medical exam, vaccination costs.

Edited May 20, 2019 by VNN

[Crazy Cat 42,318]

27 minutes ago, Toad1193 said:

First off ahead of time thank you very much for any help.

I've been seeing my Finance for years. We're finally ready. But we realize that all the photos we took of each other either one of us was holding the camera. So I don't know if any photos of both of us together exist. Someone in the family might have them, but they have no burner under their butts to give it to us if that makes sense. We have plenty of other evidence however. Should I include color photos we took of each other? I'm scared to death we will be rejected for some oversight. I guess I'm just nervous about starting this whole thing.

 

Since I have my birth certificate, should I include passport scans as well?

 

For the employment section, what counts as assets? Will any assets work over a certain amount? If I need a co-signer, what form do they fill out? Does the co-signer have to be employed or does someone retired suffice?

 

The price for the forms on VJ says about ~$1.6k for fiance passport, but the cost on USCIS is only  $535. Is the price including all the other forms filed later on? I don't want to accidentally send the wrong amount of money.

Thank you so much for your time.

Have you considered a spousal visa?

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
    Slightly faster arrival in the US (currently about 5 months sooner)    
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US (currently about 5 months later)

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
   

 

[Toad1193 0]

the K-1 is the I-129F correct? So far that one works better for us on multiple angles.

It was my understanding that a copy of my birth certificate had to come with.

If I need to send assets, what form do they want them in? I don't know if bank statements or such suffice, etc.

The visa fee and adjustment of status fees come later after filing, correct? I want to make sure if i don't have to send multiple checks with this form right now.

 

Its the I-135 and not the I-864, correct? Is the Canadian consulates one of these that don't accept it?

[VNN 147]

2 hours ago, Toad1193 said:

the K-1 is the I-129F correct? So far that one works better for us on multiple angles.

It was my understanding that a copy of my birth certificate had to come with.

If I need to send assets, what form do they want them in? I don't know if bank statements or such suffice, etc.

The visa fee and adjustment of status fees come later after filing, correct? I want to make sure if i don't have to send multiple checks with this form right now.

 

Its the I-135 and not the I-864, correct? Is the Canadian consulates one of these that don't accept it?

• Short answer: Yes. I-129F is the petition and K-1 is type of visa the petition is seeking.
• To prove the status of the petitioner as a US Citizen, you can use one of the 3 belows 
  • US Birth Certificate
  • Naturalization Certificate 
  • US passport
• You do not need to send the beneficiary's birth certificate or passport
• If joint-sponsor is accepted, asset can be shown on bank statement if it is cash. It is advised to have at least last recent 6 month x statements.  
• Only petition fee, if you include other fees, petition will be rejected
  • Again, it is $535.00 (2019).
• I-134, Affidavit of Support should be used at NVC/Consulate stage (after your I-129F gets approved).