How should we submit our personal statements?

[Rebecca95 1]

Hi,

 

Me and my fiance are currently in the final steps of the documentation process for filing the K1-Visa. He (the petitioner) has everything printed out, from forms to evidence etc. We have both just finished writing up our personal statements, and have read mixed things online about how to include or send off the statements themselves. Considering he has the "packet" which he is going to send off, can we include both of our statements (signed respectively) in that packet? Or do we have to send them off via mail individually? 

 

Thank you in advance.

[wingman23 140]

send in one packet.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

In the packet.

[payxibka 10,045]

13 hours ago, Rebecca95 said:

Hi,

 

Me and my fiance are currently in the final steps of the documentation process for filing the K1-Visa. He (the petitioner) has everything printed out, from forms to evidence etc. We have both just finished writing up our personal statements, and have read mixed things online about how to include or send off the statements themselves. Considering he has the "packet" which he is going to send off, can we include both of our statements (signed respectively) in that packet? Or do we have to send them off via mail individually? 

 

Thank you in advance.

I assume your statements of intent to marry are but a couple of sentences 

[flfreddy 92]

Intent to marry include name, id number, address, marry who... id number, address.

My intent to marry packet included

letter

wedding planning

wedding quotation

minister receipt and reservation

flower, dress, bridesmaid quotation (internet is fine)

sample invitation card

 

[payxibka 10,045]

4 hours ago, flfreddy said:

Intent to marry include name, id number, address, marry who... id number, address.

My intent to marry packet included

letter

wedding planning

wedding quotation

minister receipt and reservation

flower, dress, bridesmaid quotation (internet is fine)

sample invitation card

 

Wow, Didn't read the need for all that in the instructions 

[ashley_ann 179]

5 hours ago, payxibka said:

Wow, Didn't read the need for all that in the instructions 

There isn’t much mention about that in the instructions however I have seen now RFEs regarding not including something on that list which was posted above. 

 

Best to play it safe it really is just luck of the draw but I have seen it enough on this forum now

that we have decided to include evidence with our intent to marry statements.

Edited September 28, 2019 by ashley_ann

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, ashley_ann said:

There isn’t much mention about that in the instructions however I have seen now RFEs regarding not including something on that list which was posted above. 

 

Best to play it safe it really is just luck of the draw but I have seen it enough on this forum now

that we have decided to include evidence with our intent to marry statements.

What item on the list did some get an RFE on?

[Dxc 12]

Mine just was a letter saying in im free to marry and i want to marry talita nothing else submitted

[Fogi 91]

We each did a 1 paragraph letter with intent to marry. In those sentences we wrote when we met, when we started dating, and when we got engaged. We also wrote we plan on getting married in front of a judge and having a reception for friends and family.  Nothing more or less. It's good to include a plan, not need for all the particulars though. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

Mine just said I am free to marry and intend to marry [name] within 90 days of my entry on a K1 visa. Done.

 

The instructions are a little more elaborative now---

Intention to Marry Within 90 Days of Entry. Submit evidence that you and your ancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your ancé(e)’s entry as a K-1 nonimmigrant. Evidence of your intention to marry may include statements of intent to marry signed by both you and your fiancé ancé(e) or any other evidence that establishes, by a preponderance of the evidence, your mutual intention;  

 

We had no evidence. Heck, we didn't even tell friends or family for a couple of months after sending. They had no clue. No plans, no receipts, no ring. It didn't matter. Got approved with a one sentence statement. 

 

[ashley_ann 179]

On 9/18/2019 at 8:12 PM, Jorgedig said:

I'm not Canadian, but I have observed that many folks crossing from Canada create their own inventory list of personal items for everything they are bringing into the US when they make the move.  There is also the issue of importing your vehicle, which I'm sure @Ontarkie or others can speak to.

 

On 9/28/2019 at 5:21 AM, payxibka said:

Wow, Didn't read the need for all that in the instructions 

 

23 hours ago, payxibka said:

What item on the list did some get an RFE on?

I have seen many get an RFE for the statements of intent to marry lately. They are asking people to include more evidence to support the statement such as what was listed above by flfreddy.