Starting the I29-F Process

[KJ34 10]

so I'm about to start filling out the I29-F and i have a few questions

 

1.we met on the dating site Filipino Cupid would it be a good idea to send to TOS (terms of service) with my packet so they will know this isnt a marriage broker site?

 

2.Since we met on the that site once we were committed to each other we have since deleted the app and I'm not sure if we can get records of our conversation on that site, is that required?

 

3.My fiance is a transwoman but since she's in the Philippines they don't recognize LGBTQ+ couples, Do i have to provide anything extra  in terms of supporting documents because of this?

 

4.For my supporting documents I have plenty of chatlogs, picutres, boarding passes, travel   itineraries  etc.but My only real receipts I have are when I booked our hotel for the duration of my stay

 

5.The section were it ask " what is the address that your beneficiary intends to live" Should I put my current address? Because as of now I'm at  my parents, however once she gets here I'm planning moving into my own place, and preparing it for her most likely at the time of her interview

 

6.Do they need a copy of the beneficiary  passport bio page? Or is it just me?

 

thanks for your help guys This is my a big step for both of us and I want to make sure everything is correct

 

 

Edited September 21, 2019 by KJ34

[TennilleO 117]

14 minutes ago, KJ34 said:

so I'm about to start filling out the I29-F and i have a few questions

 

1.we met on the dating site Filipino Cupid would it be a good idea to send to TOS (terms of service) with my packet so they will know this isnt a marriage broker site?

 

2.Since we met on the that site once we were committed to each other we have since deleted the app and I'm not sure if we can get records of our conversation on that site, is that required?

 

3.My fiance is a transwoman but since she's in the Philippines they don't recognize LGBTQ+ couples, Do i have to provide anything extra  in terms of supporting documents because of this?

 

4.For my supporting documents I have plenty of chatlogs, picutres, boarding passes, travel   itineraries  etc.but My only real receipts I have are when I booked our hotel for the duration of my stay

 

5.The section were it ask " what is the address that your beneficiary intends to live" Should I put my current address? Because as of now I'm at  my parents, however once she gets here I'm planning moving into my own place, and preparing it for her most likely at the time of her interview

 

6.Do they need a copy of the beneficiary  passport bio page? Or is it just me?

 

thanks for your help guys This is my a big step for both of us and I want to make sure everything is correct

 

 

1. Yes, better safe than sorry

2. I'm not sure but if you could it wouldnt hurt

3. Not sure

4. To my understanding the boarding passes and stamps in your passport work fine. Do include the other things as well.

5.If thats where you currently live put that address down

6. I provided a copy of both of our bio pages

 

I know its not much but I hope it helps.

 

[geowrian 22,337]

1. I would
2. Not required
3. Not that I know of
4. Passport stamps would be primary evidence of meeting in person, with boarding passes, hotel receipts, etc. being next.  Chats and photos would be last as verifying them is nearly impossible.
5. Current address.
6. No - they only need evidence of the petitioner being a USC, of which the passport bio page will suffice (alongside other options).

[AlaMike 231]

KJ34

Here was Filipino Cupids response as to whether they were "marriage broker" or not. 

I included this as well as copy of the terms an conditions.

Unfortunately they only keep data for 3 months, if is deleted from their servers after that.

Dear member,
Thank you for contacting us.

The intention of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 was to
regulate International Marriage Brokers and not to regulate online dating companies.
There are several fundamental differences between international marriage brokers
and online dating websites. This is why the International Marriage Broker Regulation
Act specifically exempts online dating companies from being classified as an
International Marriage Broker in section 4 (B) (ii) of the International Marriage
Broker Regulation Act of 2005.
Section 4 (B) (ii) of IMBRA exempts dating companies:
If its principal business is not to provide dating services between US citizens (or
residents) and foreign nationals and so long as it charges comparable rates and
offers comparable services to all individuals regardless of gender or country of
citizenship. Our company meets the above conditions required for an exemption
under Section 4 (B) (ii).
Specifically:
• Our principal business is not to provide dating services between US citizens and
foreign nationals. “Principal Business” as described under Section 4 (B) (ii) of IMBRA
relates to the principal business of the corporate entity as a whole and not to the
characteristics of an individual website operated by a business. We are not a US
company and we have paying and non paying customers from all over the world.
The number of non US men vastly outnumber the number of US men who use our
various dating websites. We are a diversified online dating company operating a
wide range of online dating services. Many of our dating sites attract large number
of users seeking a partner within their country. We operate websites based on
religion, occupation, sexual orientation or special interest where the majority of
people seek a partner within their own country. US men seeking a foreign partner
does not constitute the majority of our business.
• Our websites charge comparable prices regardless of gender. The price of
membership is identical for men and women.
• Our websites charge comparable prices regardless of country of citizenship. The
price of membership does not depend upon the citizenship of the individual. We are
an Australian company and our base price is in Australian Dollars. For convenience
we offer consumers the ability to pay in their local currency. The price that a
consumer pays will depend upon local taxes (if any), foreign exchange fluctuations,
the cost of doing business in that market and various other factors. Prices are
comparable for consumers in every market.
• Our websites have identical features and offer comparable services regardless of
gender. The website features and services offered are comparable for men and
women. When a user registers on one of our websites the user creates a detailed
profile. Male and female profiles are comparable. Male and female users have the
ability to perform a detailed search on the database or use any of the same site
features. The websites provide comparable features to any user of a particular grade
irrespective of the users gender.
Consequently, our company is exempt from The International Marriage Broker
Regulation Act 2005 as it falls within this exemption provided by Section 4 (B) (ii) of
the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act. Most other online dating
companies would be similarly exempted.
However, as a service to our members, we provide an optional IMBRA form on all
our websites for US residents to complete the required IMBRA background
information.  To complete the IMBRA form, logon to the website then select Update
Profile, then select the IMBRA tab. The completed form may be printed from our
website if desired. This may assist our members who wish to apply for USA K non-
immigrant visa in future.
Full information regarding IMBRA can be found at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Marriage_Broker_Regulation_Act