We have started our journey but need help.

[JeanneAdil 6,868]

49 minutes ago, Dominic828 said:

Wow! Thank you everyone for the advice and information I really appreciate it.. 

We went with the k1 because that is what we thought fit us at the moment, we decided on that before we even went with an agency. The agency isn't asking for more photos I was reading and looking for info on writing a letter explaining why we have just 2 pictures together. I'm not giving praise for the agency at all in fact I'm so happy I found this amazing forum because once I speak with my fiancé I am going to talk to him about possibly releasing them and going on from here on our own. I didn't step back and actually think about it because I was overwhelmed but the hardest part is gathering the documents that are needed and WE do That 🤦

I'm in the US (Philly PA) Zan (my fiance) is from Indonesia. We were together for 6 months before he went back to Indonesia 🙁  his family doesnt know about us at all it's frowned upon in his culture and would be dangerous if he's found out.. But my family and friends all love him! 

I don't know what I can possibly show that for 6 months we spent as much time together as possible besides our own words.. 

Again thank you so much for all the advice. 

 

When you prepare the petition , include a cover letter to show the 6 months together as that is strong evidence

 

and check over your copy of the I 129f as often there are mistakes made by agencies and/or lawyers .  the USC is responsible for the petition and validity of all information

Red flag I can see is that bene's family does not know about the relationship

you can check out the list NOLO law has that include other red flag issues so u r aware

 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/red-flags-that-make-uscis-suspect-marriage-fraud.html

 

the very best of luck and a long happy life together to the 2 of you

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5 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

I don't know what I can possibly show that for 6 months we spent as much time together as possible besides our own words.. 

 

Did you spend time together at your home, or did you book accommodation during the 6 months? The main evidence you are wanting to include here are any receipts showing you in the same place at the same time, also docs proving your fiancé travelled to the US (flight itinerary, boarding passes, ESTA/visa approval, etc). Although for my second trip, I stayed with my fiancé so we had no accommodation bookings, only my flights and boarding passes.

 

Also, how long is your relationship (including the time before you met)? Another red flag may be short term relationship before meeting, they stay with you for 6 months and now you are petitioning for a visa.

 

The beginning of this process is the most overwhelming part. You/your fiancé will experience the same when it comes to AOS, and I'm sure other steps beyond that. But once things start to come together, it starts to make sense.

 

If it helps, here is the list of what was included in my original application:

    1) Two Passport-Sized Photos (Petitioner, Beneficiary)
    2) Form G-1145 for E-Notification of Application Acceptance (1 Page)
    3) Application Fee of $535 via Cashier’s Check
    4) Form I-129F, Petition for K-1 Fiancé(e) for Beneficiary (14 Pages)
    5) Proof of Meeting Within the Last 2 Years:
    • Confirmation of Approved ESTA for Beneficiary (5 Pages)
    • Airline Tickets & Flight Itinerary [November 2023] (3 Pages)
    • Airbnb Reservation [November 2023] (1 Page)
    • Boarding Passes to and from the USA for Beneficiary [November 2023] (2 Pages)
    • Picture Together [November 2023] (1 Page) 
    • Airline Tickets & Flight Itinerary [March 2024] (2 Pages)
    • Boarding Passes to the USA for Beneficiary [March 2024] (1 Page)
    6) Proof of Relationship:
    • Communication Transcripts (10 Pages)
    7) Fiancé Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 days, executed by Petitioner (1 Page)
    8) Fiancée Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 days, executed by Beneficiary (1 Page)
    9) Statement of Circumstances of Meeting (2 Pages)
    10) Proof of United States Citizenship for Petitioner (2 Pages)
    11) Passport Copy for Beneficiary (1 Page)
    12) Form I-94, Travel History for Beneficiary (2 Pages)

 

It may help you to organise your thoughts if you start by creating your own list, and gradually working through it. There are also many YouTube videos and other resources that can help with understanding questions.

 

I am glad you are rethinking the agency. The money would be better spent elsewhere to contribute to this very long and expensive process...