Early In Process, Questions? Tips??

[widude 38]

 I’m new here, be gentle. I have my 129 form mostly complete, plan to be in Manila in less than a week. I talked with another about the process, he did it about 5 years ago.

 

  I looked carefully through the instructions, printed them off. I had originally planned to use a ‘service’, the guy I talked to said to follow directions, complete everything, then mail to the address in TX. He recommended doing it myself.

 

  I will collect her copies, information, all the pictures of correct size & background, etc.. When back home I plan to double check things, copy, then mail it off, with tracking. Am I missing much? Any info on current processing times?
 

  Seems an interesting site. I have a rather clean history, hopefully things go ok. 
 

  

[Boiler 45,445]

Is this someone you have previously met or a first visit.

 

I think most people would avoid the K1 and go CR1.

[widude 38]

CR1?  I thought the 129 was better than getting married in a foreign land? 

Edited January 1 by widude

[IWander 589]

32 minutes ago, widude said:

CR1?  I thought the 129 was better than getting married in a foreign land? 

129F is a petition.  K1 & CR1 are visas.  Using correct terminology is very important to getting correct responses.

 

Both visa types have pros and cons.  Understand the differences and make the choice that is best for you 

[widude 38]

Ok

[widude 38]

 I was watching a video about the 129F process, I see the author had several other forms along with it, ‘biometric’, ‘electronic notification’, likely others. Yes, I will reread the instructions carefully.

 

  I’m not talking about copies of documentation so much, passports, birth certificates etc, more so printed off government forms.

 

  I am a regular U.S. citizen, nothing out of the norm. Before I look again, anything else go in with the 129f form. She’s in the Philippines. 
 

  I can handle the pictures, proof of meeting, all that.

[Boiler 45,445]

How many times have you net

[IWander 589]

2 hours ago, widude said:

 I was watching a video about the 129F process, I see the author had several other forms along with it, ‘biometric’, ‘electronic notification’, likely others. Yes, I will reread the instructions carefully.

 

  I’m not talking about copies of documentation so much, passports, birth certificates etc, more so printed off government forms.

 

  I am a regular U.S. citizen, nothing out of the norm. Before I look again, anything else go in with the 129f form. She’s in the Philippines. 
 

  I can handle the pictures, proof of meeting, all that.

For petition purposes, nothing out the ordinary is required for a beneficiary from Philippines.  Later at the interview stage there will be Manila specific requirements.

 

Visit the Philippines regional forum to learn more about these items 

[Scott-Ilyn 81]

There is also a handy guide here on this site for the k1 procedure.  

 

You may get better, more specific advice if you have specific questions.

[Ontarkie 14,217]

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[widude 38]

 Thanks everyone. My trip over starts Jan 5th. I think I have the info to collect all that I need to file.