Question about making copies

[trisha_h 11]

Hello, new to the site and in the process of compiling items for my I-129F petition to bring my fiance over from the UK! 

 

This is probably a silly question, but when I make copies of my birth certificate, ticket stubs, boarding passes, etc., should these all be in color? And can I just do this on my home printer or should I have better quality copies?

 

Thanks so much for your help! I'm probably overthinking a lot of this but I want to make sure I have everything perfect the first time and minimize delays!

 

EDIT: One additional question! Do all petitions go to the Dallas lockbox? Or are there other locations depending on where you are?

Edited January 19 by trisha_h
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[Crazy Cat 41,836]

Home printer if fine.  Personally, I prefer color.  All I-129fs go to Dallas lockbox.  Have you considered marrying online, meeting, and filing for a spousal visa?

[IWander 589]

1 hour ago, trisha_h said:

Hello, new to the site and in the process of compiling items for my I-129F petition to bring my fiance over from the UK! 

 

This is probably a silly question, but when I make copies of my birth certificate, ticket stubs, boarding passes, etc., should these all be in color? And can I just do this on my home printer or should I have better quality copies?

 

Thanks so much for your help! I'm probably overthinking a lot of this but I want to make sure I have everything perfect the first time and minimize delays!

 

EDIT: One additional question! Do all petitions go to the Dallas lockbox? Or are there other locations depending on where you are?

If they required color they would stipulate said requirement in the instructions.

 

Not only do all petitions go to the Dallas lockbox, all petitions are initially assigned to the California service center 

[trisha_h 11]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Home printer if fine.  Personally, I prefer color.  All I-129fs go to Dallas lockbox.  Have you considered marrying online, meeting, and filing for a spousal visa?

We did consider the spousal but ultimately decided on the K1. Do you recommend that route over the K1?

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

25 minutes ago, trisha_h said:

We did consider the spousal but ultimately decided on the K1. Do you recommend that route over the K1?

The processing times are pretty close.

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1 
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-8 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-8 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 

Edited January 19 by Crazy Cat

[trisha_h 11]

37 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The processing times are pretty close.

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1 
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-8 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-8 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 

That's true! Thank you for listing the pros and cons as well!