K-1 visa

[powerpuff 6,747]

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

Firstly, Will i need to change my last name back to my maiden? Along with my passport and such? 

Not a requirement, you can keep the last name you have now

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

Part one is for me, (petitioner) correct?
for my parents, my father isn’t in my life? Should i still put what I know about him? I really dont know much about him. 

Since i was previously married where can i go to get proof of name change? Do i have to get a certain type of document from the social security office? 

Put down what you know and “unknown” for fields you don’t know. 
 

Marriage certificate is considered proof of name change 

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

I do have a son, with the beneficiary. 6 month old, so i marked yes, and in 49a i put 6 months? Is that okay

Yes

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

do i just put his address where he lives now in his country?

Of course. It’s his section. Answer questions literally and don’t overthink 

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

his passport, does he need to get his passport before we send in the 1-129f?

Not a requirement, but it’s good to get a head start on that meanwhile 

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

Consular Processing Information
What do i put here?

It asks for the consulate he’ll be interviewing at. I assume there’s a US consulate in Santo Domingo?

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

Is this part for the petitioner or beneficiary? 

petitioner 

 

1 hour ago, LosAzcona said:

Birth certificate of ‘beneficiary translated (do these need to be legalized and apostilled?) 

Not needed until the interview stage. 

 

 

 

If he speaks and understands English then letter should be in English. You can see sample letters if you search on VJ

 

Edited January 17, 2022 by powerpuff

[LosAzcona 0]

Can the letters of intent to marry be typed out? Or do they need to be handwritten? 

[LosAzcona 0]

10 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Not a requirement, you can keep the last name you have now

 

Put down what you know and “unknown” for fields you don’t know. 
 

Marriage certificate is considered proof of name change 

 

Yes

 

Of course. It’s his section. Answer questions literally and don’t overthink 

 

Not a requirement, but it’s good to get a head start on that meanwhile 

 

It asks for the consulate he’ll be interviewing at. I assume there’s a US consulate in Santo Domingo?

 

petitioner 

 

Not needed until the interview stage. 

 

 

 

If he speaks and understands English then letter should be in English. You can see sample letters if you search on VJ

 

Thank you! I'll be filling in the rest of the form tonight! 

[LosAzcona 0]

19 minutes ago, slavaskii said:

Hahahah no, I meant NAL as "not a lawyer" - sorry  I meant in fact to imply that so long as he speaks English, I can't see why it wouldn't be fine for his statement to be in English and thus save the time. After all, the letter is not required to be notarized or anything. On this particular point, I'd just prefer if someone could give a second opinion below. I think the vast, vast majority of filers have had the statements in complete English. 

Oh I misunderstood I thought NAL meant native language LOL I'm an idiot! I'll have him write it in Spanish he doesn't speak very good English. Lol so I'll just get it translated so there's no miscommunication lol 

[slavaskii 886]

7 minutes ago, LosAzcona said:

Oh I misunderstood I thought NAL meant native language LOL I'm an idiot! I'll have him write it in Spanish he doesn't speak very good English. Lol so I'll just get it translated so there's no miscommunication lol 

No worries!  There are many resources on VisaJourney to help people fill out the packets, but since you're discussing translation, there is a sub-section on translating documents for USCIS here (the 'source' it links to is unfortunately now defunct).

 

[powerpuff 6,747]

19 minutes ago, LosAzcona said:

Can the letters of intent to marry be typed out? Or do they need to be handwritten? 

Typed out. Just make sure you both put signatures on each of your own letters

 

sample

https://www.visajourney.com/examples/Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc

Edited January 18, 2022 by powerpuff

[Boiler 45,932]

Is the child a USC?

[Prisonmate 93]

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

No. Waste of time and money. VJ will do you much better and it’s free and more accurate 

Very true. Even with a lawyer, you still need to do all the work and gather all the documents. The "lawyer" or his assistance will look over the the documents and may give you some suggestions.

 

Of course, they are very good at scaring you that without them, you may not get approve.  When you do get approved,  they will convince you it was because you hired them.

[LosAzcona 0]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Is the child a USC?

Yes. Born in the USA. 

1 hour ago, powerpuff said:

Typed out. Just make sure you both put signatures on each of your own letters

 

sample

https://www.visajourney.com/examples/Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc

Okay! Sounds good! 

[LosAzcona 0]

1 hour ago, powerpuff said:

Typed out. Just make sure you both put signatures on each of your own letters

 

sample

https://www.visajourney.com/examples/Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc

Okay sounds good. Do I send photos copies of the written letters or the original signed copies? 

 

[Joyoussinger 1,427]

12 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Okay sounds good. Do I send photos copies of the written letters or the original signed copies? 

 

 It's the one time you send originals, with wet signatures.

EDIT: Further reading has told me that they can be copies. Sorry about that!

Edited January 18, 2022 by Joyoussinger

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15 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Oh I misunderstood I thought NAL meant native language LOL I'm an idiot! I'll have him write it in Spanish he doesn't speak very good English. Lol so I'll just get it translated so there's no miscommunication lol 

I'd just write the letter yourself (typed), and then email it to him to print and sign. He can scan it or mail it back to you. It doesn't need to say very much at all. From what I recall mine just stated that I was free to marry, and intended to marry {wife's name} after entering the USA on my k1 visa in line with the time and other requirements of the visa. Make sure he understands what the letter means as its never good to get someone to sign something they don't understand.

[JeanneAdil 6,608]

19 hours ago, slavaskii said:

Tried editing my comment to include this but unfortunately could not. Regarding the Letter of Intent, it's my understanding it can be one document, so long as the document is written from both beneficiary/petitioner (affirming both's intent to marry) and signed by both. There are several examples of such letters online. At least, that's what we did because we were physically in each other's presence when filling it out. The norm seems to be to just send two, but per the I-129F instructions evidence can include "statements of intent to marry signed by both you and your fiancee," which, to me, seems to put more emphasis on there just being two signatures present. 

separate letters of intent / one for each of you

How do I prove intent to marry K-1 visa?

 

 

Each partner must provide a signed statement indicating an intent to marry within 90 days of the sponsored fiancé's arrival in the United States.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,480]

19 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

 

Firstly, Will i need to change my last name back to my maiden? Along with my passport and such?

 

No.  You may do so if you wish, but it is not required.

 

20 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Part one is for me, (petitioner) correct?

 

for my parents, my father isn’t in my life? Should i still put what I know about him? I really dont know much about him. 

Since i was previously married where can i go to get proof of name change? Do i have to get a certain type of document from the social security office?

 

Include what you know of your father and for the rest write "unknown" and fill out a short explanation in Part 8, Additional Information section.   You do need to list other names you have gone by for USCIS to conduct background checks.

 

You only need a proof of name change if you submit evidence that is in a different name (passport, for example).  Court order, marriage certificate, etc.

 

20 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

The next part “Additional Information” (about petitioner right?)

 

48. I do have a son, with the beneficiary. 6 month old, so i marked yes, and in 49a i put 6 months? Is that okay? We dont have any other children with anyone else.

 

List all the children you have.  The child does not need to be with the beneficiary.  "Yes" and "6 months" is correct.

 

20 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Part 2 (about my beneficiary) 

 

it asks for his address, if he doesn’t have an address in the USA, do i just put his address where he lives now in his country? OR can i put my address there for the United States address? 

for his passport, does he need to get his passport before we send in the 1-129f? It’s asking for his passport number and such, he doesn’t have one yet,

 

Literally his address and address history for past 5 years.  Whether in the US or not.  Everywhere he has lived. 

 

I believe you are referring to Part 2, question 38.  That question asks "If your beneficiary is currently in the United States, complete Item Numbers 38.a - 38.h."  A lot of people miss the bold part or just assume that section needs to be filled out regardless. No, you do not need his passport number, and you do not need to fill out 38.e.  I hand wrote "N/A".

 

20 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Consular Processing Information

 

What do i put here?

Part 4 Biographic information. 
Is this part for the petitioner or beneficiary?

 

Look online for the embassy/consulate that handles K1 for DM.  I believe it is Santo Domingo.

 

Part 4 is for the Petitioner.

 

20 hours ago, LosAzcona said:

Is this all i need for the packet i send? 

 

payment of $535 with check or money order
1-129f form
Birth Certificate and passport of Petitioner
Birth certificate of ‘beneficiary translated (do these need to be legalized and apostilled?) 
Proof of relationship such as photos, letters from friends and family (from both parts, the beneficiary’s will be translated) plane tickets, passport stamps. Anything else? Can i add our sons birth certificate in there too? 
My divorce decree
Passport photos of both

I was also reading that we need letters of intent from both parties to marry? What do we need to do for that?

 

1.  Payment, yes.

2.  Yes.  Make sure to sign it.  And that is is the correct edition - expires 7/31/2022.

3.  Only 1 item that proves you are a USC is required.  Either BC or passport.  If passport, it has to be valid/unexpired.

4.  BC of beneficiary is not needed for the I-129F.  It is needed when he interviews.

5.  Proof of relationship is not needed, but is recommended to "front load" for some consulates.  It doesn't hurt.  Affidavits are very weak evidence.  Time spent together is better - photos, passport stamps, boarding passes, etc.

6.  Yes.

7.  Yes.

Also,

8.  Proof of name change if any evidence above is not in your current name.

9.  Proof of intent to marry.  Look up examples of Intent to Marry letters.

10.  Proof you have met physically in the last 2 years.  Your passport stamps and boarding passes to visit him in DM, for example.  Write a statement with the dates of your last meeting.

 

 

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25 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

separate letters of intent / one for each of you

How do I prove intent to marry K-1 visa?

 

 

Each partner must provide a signed statement indicating an intent to marry within 90 days of the sponsored fiancé's arrival in the United States.

Tagging @Jorgedig on this as I think they used a joint letter as well. That statement appears to be from BoundlessImmigration, whereas my quoted portion was from the I-129F instructions... the relevant language is "statements signed by the petitioner and beneficiary." However, that language would also seemingly justify there being a joint letter with a paragraph, signed by both parties, that shows intent to marry. I did a joint one because we signed it together in each other's presence.

 

Now that OP has signaled they'll get a translator this probably isn't a necessary point anymore, but to avoid the topic coming up again and because it was originally mentioned, is there confirmation either way that a joint letter is insufficient?