I-129F submission question

[YB&BS 2]

Hello. I am new to this and I am kind of confused to where I am able to start a topic. But I do have a question.. When I applied for the I-129F, I sent pictures of my fiancé and I, and I also sent proof of the flights and hotels we stayed at. But with all the searching I did online, I saw that you also needed to send a "proof of intent to marry within 90 days of being in US", but we never did that. The lawyer who helped us never told us we needed it. Did you guys have to send something like that in with your forms other than pictures and proof that you met? I am getting worried we will get denied since we didn't sent that part, but the application itself should be proof we want to marry.. Also said to send date of marriage we want, but how could we send that if we don't even know when or if we would get approved? 

What did you all submit with your I-129F application?

[biscoito1r 73]

When I sent my intent to marry, I printed it and signed it. Because it happened during covid during the lockdown, my fiancee wrote it by hand, took a picture of it and sent it to me. I printed it as a big photo. It got approved.

You won't get denied because of it, but expect to receive an RFE. The date they're talking about is within 90 days after arriving in the US, so make sure you include that in your letter. Just say you're gonna get married within the 90 days, you don't need a specific date.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

7 hours ago, YB&BS said:

Hello. I am new to this and I am kind of confused to where I am able to start a topic. But I do have a question.. When I applied for the I-129F, I sent pictures of my fiancé and I, and I also sent proof of the flights and hotels we stayed at. But with all the searching I did online, I saw that you also needed to send a "proof of intent to marry within 90 days of being in US", but we never did that. The lawyer who helped us never told us we needed it. Did you guys have to send something like that in with your forms other than pictures and proof that you met? I am getting worried we will get denied since we didn't sent that part, but the application itself should be proof we want to marry.. Also said to send date of marriage we want, but how could we send that if we don't even know when or if we would get approved? 

What did you all submit with your I-129F application?

A letter of intent to marry within 90 days of arrival is a basic, but absolutely necessary item.  You application will be either rejected or denied. I would fire that attorney today!  He/She can not be trusted, imo.

 

You do not have to state the date of the upcoming marriage.

Edited January 29, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,739]

8 hours ago, YB&BS said:

The lawyer who helped us never told us we needed it. Did you guys have to send something like that in with your forms other than pictures and proof that you met?

Yes we did.  
 

I suggest a Hail Mary to try to save your application. Today, without  fail, you and your fiancé  do the following:

 

* each of you edit  (or hand write out) https://www.visajourney.com/examples/Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc and print (or hand write out). Then sign and date. 
 

* the alien  sends an electronic copy of the letter of intent to the citizen. 
 

* the citizen prints the electronic copy

 

* the citizen goes to usps.com and prints a 2 day priority mail flat rate envelope label addressed to USCIS at the address listed in the I-129F receipt. 

 

* the citizen writes, prints, signs, dates a cover letter, citing the case number and stating that the package includes as unsolicited evidence, letters of intent from the alien and citizen. 
 

* include a copy of the I-129F receipt. 
 

* make a complete copy for your records  of everything that goes into the flat rate envelope: cover letter, letters of intent, copy of I-129F.  

 

* send it. Today. Without fail. Most post offices will have  flat rate envelopes in the unlocked lobby.  
 

If I-129F is denied/rejected turn lemons into lemonade. Get married online this week, meet up and file I-130, 
 

 

Edited January 29, 2023 by Mike E

[powerpuff 6,680]

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[MonkeyDan 27]

I am not sure where people are finding their attorneys.  You're one of several posts where I saw an attorney giving wrong advice.  When hiring an attorney, make sure they are an immigration attorney.  A family law attorney may be good at creating prenups or filing for a divorce, but they are not an expert on immigration.  I was an attorney for 15+ years but I practiced in the area of wills, trusts and estates.  I would never attempt to file an immigration document for a client.  That's like asking a dentist to perform heart surgery.  Attorneys are well versed in their area of practice but when they try to engage in another practice area, expect lots of mistakes.  With that said, I married an immigrant back in 2018 and I hired an attorney for that process.  The attorney was well known in immigration law and did an amazing job for us.  Unfortunately, we divorced but I met someone new and I am going through this process again.  Again, I got an attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law.  Could I do it myself, sure.  but why not have an expert do it for me? 

 

Back to your question, yes a letter of intent to marry is a requirement of the I-129F form.  Your attorney should have known this as it is basic information.  Unfortunately, failure to provide it will either cause your file to be denied or RFE.  Good luck.

[YB&BS 2]

My lawyer is an immigration lawyer and he’s been doing this for 44 years. He helped out a couple of family members with the same thing as me. 
I just spoke to him and he told me that it is not required to send with the initial application, until or IF they ask for it. 
It gave me a little comfort, but I’m still overwhelmed. They received my application May 13th,2022 and still waiting for the second letter. I know they are backed up right now, but waiting extra time is giving me anxiety lol

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

45 minutes ago, YB&BS said:

My lawyer is an immigration lawyer and he’s been doing this for 44 years. He helped out a couple of family members with the same thing as me. 
I just spoke to him and he told me that it is not required to send with the initial application, until or IF they ask for it. 
It gave me a little comfort, but I’m still overwhelmed. They received my application May 13th,2022 and still waiting for the second letter. I know they are backed up right now, but waiting extra time is giving me anxiety lol

Absolutely ridiculous and unbelievable!!!!  Has this "attorney" ever even read the instructions for an I-129f?   Your "attorney" is wrong, wrong, 100% wrong!!!!   Ditch him right now!!!!!  Either you misunderstood him, or he is simply incompetent.  44 years?  I simply don't believe that. 

 

A letter of intent is one of the VERY few requirements which MUST be sent WITH the initial submission..... Jeez!!!

Edited January 29, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (uscis.gov)

 

8. Evidence for Petitions to Classify a Fiancé(e) as a K-1 Nonimmigrant In addition to the evidence described above, you must submit evidence of: A. Intention to Marry Within 90 Days of Entry. Submit evidence that you and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(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(e) or any other evidence that establishes, by a preponderance of the evidence, your mutual intention; and

B. In-Person Meeting. Submit evidence that you and your fiancé(e) met in person during the 2-year period immediately before you filed this petition. Evidence of this meeting may include, but is not limited to, a written statement from you and/or your fiancé(e) stating the circumstances of your meeting, a copy of airline tickets, passport pages, or other evidence. If you believe you qualify for an exception to the in-person meeting requirement, submit evidence in support of the exception. If you claim that the in-person meeting requirement would result in extreme hardship to you, submit evidence to support your claim. If you claim that the in-person meeting requirement would violate strict and long-established customs of your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice, include evidence that any and all aspects of the traditional arrangements have been or will be met in accordance with the custom or practice.

[YB&BS 2]

So at this point I should just wait for USCIS to send me a RFE? Or would I automatically get denied? 

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

2 minutes ago, YB&BS said:

So at this point I should just wait for USCIS to send me a RFE? Or would I automatically get denied? 

@Mike E gave you good advice above already.  

Edited January 29, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,739]

What’s the point of this thread? I am out. 

[biscoito1r 73]

So as I said. My fiance wrote this letter, took a picture of it and sent it to me. I printed it on a 10x8 photo and they accepted it.

[SalishSea 17,801]

On 1/29/2023 at 1:37 PM, YB&BS said:

My lawyer is an immigration lawyer and he’s been doing this for 44 years. He helped out a couple of family members with the same thing as me. 
I just spoke to him and he told me that it is not required to send with the initial application, until or IF they ask for it. 
It gave me a little comfort, but I’m still overwhelmed. They received my application May 13th,2022 and still waiting for the second letter. I know they are backed up right now, but waiting extra time is giving me anxiety lol

A cursory glance at the requirements for filing shows that it is indeed required.

 

Maybe after 44 years, his mind is a bit addled and he should consider retirement.