How did you package up your I-129F Application for mailing?

[Caladan 19]

The first time I sent mine (it was returned for a screw-up with the payment) I clipped it together with binder clips. Upon resending it, I was annoyed enough that I just put the whole thing in an envelope. YMMV, but as long as it's there and organized, I don't think extensive clips and fasteners are necessary.

[chris4gretchen 1]

Please share how you packaged up your I-129F application.

I read the guides, and finally found a link that discussed using a two hole punch and a fastener to put it all together. I haven't done that yet, but I will go reformat all my documents to include room at the top for a two hole punch and go buy the fastener... If I really need too.

I was just going to send all the paperwork in one stack, with those sticky tabs as separators, in a manila folder, and put that in an envelope for mailing. Is that good enough? Any other suggestions for what has worked for you?

Thanks,

Mac

im not sure what you would have in that that would make it 1.5 inches thick.

perhaps you have put in all your proof OF A relationship instead of Proof of having MET in the last 2 years.

the forms and passport photos dont take up that much thickness

cover letter (1 page)

I-129f (1 page)

G325A ( 8 pages)

Birth cert/passport ( 2 to 20 pages)

declaration how met (1 page if used, some use #18 on I 129f)

divorce decree (4 pages, will vary)

passport photos (2)

proof met (6 to 10 pages photocopy boarding passes, visa stamps, etc)

pictures (4 to 10)

thats about 36 pages with 6 to 12 pictures. less if you dont use your passport and only use birth cert. that should be around 1/2 inch.

remember you dont prove you have a relationship here. your fiance does that at her interview. you only prove you met in the last 2 years. dont send them any phone records, cards/letters, emails , chats, etc with your I 129f. keep the receipts to what will prove you were together. ones with both your names, flight, hotel, etc.

Chris

Edited August 15, 2007 by chris4gretchen

[garya505 2]

If you send 1.5 inches they might get pissed off and reject it for sending too much stuff!

[chris4gretchen 1]

you also dont include any tax returns or support info. that comes later.

[foo 0]

im not sure what you would have in that that would make it 1.5 inches thick.

perhaps you have put in all your proof OF A relationship instead of Proof of having MET in the last 2 years.

the forms and passport photos dont take up that much thickness

cover letter (1 page)

I-129f (1 page)

G325A ( 8 pages)

Birth cert/passport ( 2 to 20 pages)

declaration how met (1 page if used, some use #18 on I 129f)

divorce decree (4 pages, will vary)

passport photos (2)

proof met (6 to 10 pages photocopy boarding passes, visa stamps, etc)

pictures (4 to 10)

thats about 36 pages with 6 to 12 pictures. less if you dont use your passport and only use birth cert. that should be around 1/2 inch.

remember you dont prove you have a relationship here. your fiance does that at her interview. you only prove you met in the last 2 years. dont send them any phone records, cards/letters, emails , chats, etc with your I 129f. keep the receipts to what will prove you were together. ones with both your names, flight, hotel, etc.

Chris

In addition to the Proof of having met I included the ongoing relationship evidence, I was following this guide:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

Documentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship:

Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum,

but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an RFE.

...

3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

I did end up removing a lot of the Ongoing Relationship evidence, so its more line an 3/4 inch thick now...

I two hole punched everything, stacked it up in order according to the guides, used the acco fastener, put it in a folder with the check, put that in an envelope and mailed it out yesterday.

I guess I'll find out if that is good enough or not eventually.

Thanks for the input everyone!

PS. Why is every reply in a box below my post in links I have to click to see seperately, I used to be able to see all the replies on a page and just scroll down the page to read them, now I have to click each one individually, how do I get the old way back ?

[TracyTN 237]

PS. Why is every reply in a box below my post in links I have to click to see seperately, I used to be able to see all the replies on a page and just scroll down the page to read them, now I have to click each one individually, how do I get the old way back ?

At the top of the thread, click on 'options' and choose 'standard' display mode.

Edited August 16, 2007 by TracyTN

[foo 0]

PS. Why is every reply in a box below my post in links I have to click to see seperately, I used to be able to see all the replies on a page and just scroll down the page to read them, now I have to click each one individually, how do I get the old way back ?

At the top of the thread, click on 'options' and choose 'standard' display mode.

Thanks TracyTN

[GabachaYucateca 0]

I think the thing that bulked up my petition was the copy of my ENTIRE passport! Otherwise, it was a pretty slim (attractive, if I may say so) package.

[BishopMnA 0]

Our package was also quite thick, for a variety of reasons. I had divorce papers/three years of big tax returns/lots of passport stamps/and lots of evidence.

Essentially, I sent them 'everything I could' <haha> I didn't use fasteners or anything. I just created a brief coversheet in outline form and then put all documents in that order.

When I went to the interview, I had another huge stack of evidence for proof of continued relationship...but the CO didn't even look at it. I gave it to him and he just gave it right back...probably because I had so much included in my original petition <haha>.

When my wife and I got to the POE in Detroit, the immigrations officer said my K1 package was the biggest one she'd ever seen...and then just laffed <haha>

So...that is how it went for us

You'll be fine as long as you given all that they require Don't sweat the small stuff. Its a long road

Peace,

[no name 1]

I had divorce papers/three years of big tax returns/lots of passport stamps/and lots of evidence.

Those are not required for the I-129f filing. Nor is lots of evidence.