On the I-129f, I stated that my fiancée has never been in the US

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Greetings fellow VJ'ers! I have a small question.

I'm looking over paperwork and noticed that, when I filed my I-129f, I stated that my fiancée has never before been to the US. This was true. However, since then, she has been here for a couple months to visit as our case was pending.

The petition has been approved and is presumably on its way to NVC processing.

My question is: Should I worry about contacting NVC (or the Trinidad consulate) to let them know that she's now been to the US? Or should my fiancée simply mention the changed information during the interview?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

--Jesse G.

[Jasman0717 9]

The visit is after the fact so shouldn't matter

[pushbrk 12,883]

The visit is after the fact so shouldn't matter

Well it won't change the end result but it does "matter" in that the DS 156 asks if the applicant has ever been in the US and when. The answer will be different than on the petition but the Consular officers can read and understand dates at least as well as fifth graders.

[eric_and_teresa 10]

My question is: Should I worry about contacting NVC (or the Trinidad consulate) to let them know that she's now been to the US? Or should my fiancée simply mention the changed information during the interview?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

--Jesse G.

In one of the forms she has to submit to the Embassy (If I remember accurately it's DS-156), the same question will appear, she'll just have to fill it out with the info. and the dates she visited you, as this was a date later than the filing date it wont be a problem.

There's nothing to worry about

[eric_and_teresa 10]

Well it won't change the end result but it does "matter" in that the DS 156 asks if the applicant has ever been in the US and when. The answer will be different than on the petition but the Consular officers can read and understand dates at least as well as fifth graders.

Oops! I just posted the same I did remember the number of the form accurately then! LOL

Edited November 8, 2007 by eric_and_teresa

[YuAndDan 153]

Question on I-129F has to do with BEFORE filing not after. Nothing is needed to be told to NVC.

From Packet 3, DS-230 part 1 section 25 asks about visits to USA, your fiancee can indicate visits since I-129F filing on that form.

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Great! Thanks for the replies! Just making sure our "i's are still dotted" etc.

[BlueSurf 0]

Okay, what magic provided the travel authorization for an "interim" visit to the USA?! A visit from my fiance would be so wonderful...

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Okay, what magic provided the travel authorization for an "interim" visit to the USA?! A visit from my fiance would be so wonderful...

Hema (my fiancée) actually applied for her B2 visitor visa after I filed my I-129f. We were very upfront and honest about everything. She provided documents showing that the I-129f has been filed for her, and I had written her an invitation letter explicitly stating that I would not marry her during her B-2 visit.

Several web sites quote the foreign affairs manual as saying:

"A B-2 visa may also be issued to an alien coming to the United States:

(1) Simply to meet the family of his and/or her fiance;

(2) To become engaged;

(3) To make arrangements for the wedding; or

(4) To renew a relationship with the prospective spouse"

We just used this to our advantage, and, like I said, were very honest about everything from the start. If you want, I can send you a copy of the invitation letter I used. Of course, each case is different. The non-citizen just has to show intent to return. I suspect that a pending I-129f might help this aspect out a little bit (after all, why would I pay money to file that if she was going to come in illegally?).

Worth a try!

[ryza 0]

agreed

My question is: Should I worry about contacting NVC (or the Trinidad consulate) to let them know that she's now been to the US? Or should my fiancée simply mention the changed information during the interview?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

--Jesse G.

In one of the forms she has to submit to the Embassy (If I remember accurately it's DS-156), the same question will appear, she'll just have to fill it out with the info. and the dates she visited you, as this was a date later than the filing date it wont be a problem.

There's nothing to worry about