Do the foreign addresses need to follow the exact format in Form i-129F?

[MetallicDog142 0]

My partner is from Thailand. Her addresses for where she lived and her employer addresses do not fit into the form, so I am using the additional space at the end. My question is - do the addresses need to follow the same format listed? For example, the format looks like this:

 

a. Street Number and Name: _____

b. Apt/Ste/Flr __________

c. City or Town _______

d. State __

e. Zip Code _____

f. Province ______

g. Postal Code ______

h. Country ______

 

As some of you know, many foreign addresses don't follow that format. For example, Thai addresses can be somewhat chaotic and there's no place to put certain information. 

 

When I use the additional information section, do I need to follow the same format listed above to the best of my ability, or can I just write the addresses as they are meant to be written (which differs from the format)? I could see where I might need to follow the specified format if the USCIS officer has to input the information into a computer system based on that format, but then again, I'm not even sure the addresses would be accurate if so. Just trying my best to avoid an RFE over addresses.

[YecaCruz 379]

My husband's Nicaraguan address also didn't have that same format. I don't think mail is even a thing in Nicaragua...or if it is it's very uncommon. I put it down as it is known. The embassy never sent him anything during our fiance process; packet 4 was received / sent electronically to his email. 

 

Am sure others will chime in to echo this. Good luck on the whole process. This website is such a great resource!

[MetallicDog142 0]

On 8/15/2022 at 9:16 PM, YecaCruz said:

My husband's Nicaraguan address also didn't have that same format. I don't think mail is even a thing in Nicaragua...or if it is it's very uncommon. I put it down as it is known. The embassy never sent him anything during our fiance process; packet 4 was received / sent electronically to his email. 

 

Am sure others will chime in to echo this. Good luck on the whole process. This website is such a great resource!

Thanks! I am leaning towards just listing the addresses as they are meant to be. I figure if people were not following the exact format, we'd hear a lot more on RFE for that specific issue. You're right - this website is a great resource and I'm excited to start being able to help more rather than being on only the asking side. I appreciate you being there answering questions and helping!