Kind of need help. Just getting started.

[SharifL 0]

Hey everyone, I just started on Visa Journey. I had printed the K-1 application and I think I will fill it out in a month or 2. I’m starting to gather my receipts, pics of gifts for example as well. What else do I need? Any suggestions, links anything I can read so I know what to get ready as well? Thank you everyone.

[SalishSea 18,127]

1 hour ago, SharifL said:

pics of gifts

"Pics of gifts" ? Not necessary.  At all.

 

Focus on primary evidence of your meeting.....   passport stamps are the best evidence.  Print out the checklist/instructions on USCIS.gov that accompany the I-129F.  Read and educate yourselves.

 

Don't submit a bunch of extra fluff that no one at USCIS wants or needs to see.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[Chloe99 20]

When trying to find out what to include in my application I saw so many things online saying to not add too much but then other people saying to not add too little; because then they might send you a request for more evidence. In my packet I included photos of my fiancé and me, his family and me, all travel information like: flights, tickets, passport stamps, hotel receipts. I added some screenshots of call logs so show we call every day. They basically want evidence that you and your fiancé have been together in person and also have an on going relationship (texts, calls, etc) when apart. Hope this helps 🙂

[gkyhdjr 2]

How exciting for you! Here's a list of things I sent in for proof:

 

- Photos of us together, especially any I could find with other people we know (friends, family, etc)

- Receipts from buying plane tickets to see each other

- Copies of plane tickets/flight plans 

- Photos of text messages talking about wedding plans

 

Here are somethings I would suggest:

1. Quadruple check everything. On my fourth look through my petition I noticed I had misspelled something. If possible, have someone else look it over as well, as they could see something you couldn't. 

2. Try to date things as often as possible. Write dates on the back of photos, write dates of trips to and from on cover letters, underline dates, anything.

3. As someone else suggested, pictures of gifts is probably not necessary. There isn't a way to prove they really got those for you, and also it doesn't really prove a relationship. You really need the hard hitting stuff, like text messages, photos, etc. 

4. I used https://www.visatutor.com this site a lot, he writes a lot of good info

5. Make sure you know every form that goes into the petition. Research as much as possible about what needs to go into it. By the time I was done I had a whole, large binder full of things. So just make sure you are very up to date on everything.

6. Make sure you have the most current, updated forms. You mentioned you already printed the form, but for all you know they could update it before you start filling it out. Make sure to check before so you don't send in an out-dated form. It's unlikely, but it could happen.

 

 

And lastly, just be aware that, unfortunately, things are very vague. There will probably be many times during the process that you will be unsure about what to do, or where this is going, or where it is at, etc. Just know you aren't alone, and that I would say pretty much everyone has had that happen. There just isn't a lot of detail outside of the general process on official government sites. So if you ever have questions, try to reach out to someone. 

 

I wish you the best of luck! 

Edited June 16, 2021 by gkyhdjr