tearsofmana

Rio de Janeiro consulate, specifically Will check it out, thanks! I know Brazil can be a pain about some things, we were initially planning a marriage route in Brazil but it fell through because I would basically have to go there in-person for the marriage license and return after some unspecified amount of time later after the form is approved to get married. Makes the K1 way more practical and less costly in the long run. Timeline (I'm assuming this is what you're asking for): Met in February 2022 Talking phase from April to July of 2022 Dating July of 2022 Marriage came up summer of 2023-ish where we both decided that's where the relationship was headed (so we have chat logs, etc. pertaining to this, around the 1 year mark of our relationship) In-person proposal December 2023 in Rio de Janeiro

Super helpful, ty. So the interview is where they actually get into details? also re: #5 - if I have no criminal history what-so-ever, never had any incidence with the police whatsoever, nothing gets included, right? I'm not submitting a background check, just if I had done anything that has to be told?

Yeah that's what I was afraid of. I had a chat with a Boundless agent and it just wound up confusing me more than when I had read the official government sites, which is why I came here to ask for clarification from someone who isn't getting $$ from me. That said, I did see the family & friends letter mentioned a LOT all over legal websites, but it sounds like that's another weird thing that isn't actually needed. Some weird word-of-mouth telephone effect maybe? It certainly explains why I have NEVER seen it on a government or legal website. So chat logs are a no-go, too? I saw a lot of mention of chat logs, emails, etc. as proving dates of contact. Obviously I'm not going to ever send a WHOLE chat log, but wouldn't that be valuable data to help establish a timeline? I.e. "This is when she first messaged me on social media platform" Speaking to #3 here listed on visajourney's checklist: 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 land line and cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, 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!)

Because I read that it helps corroborate the relationship as real. Not needed is one thing, but can you expand on not helpful? Would it hurt to include it?

Filling out my i-129 form and gathering evidence, just have a few quick Qs: -Do I need letters from family & friends to be notarized? My parents said they will notarize but my fiancée's friends, who live in her home country of Brazil, just have the sworn statement bit (everything is in English, of course). I read conflicting info online as to whether or not it needs to be notarized. -One of her friends is using her "social" name (which is on a government issued ID, apparently you can have a social + certified name in Brazil), do you think I should ask her to use her certified name? Or would the US really even check that deeply since she's not even a US Citizen (plus, again its on legal documents)? -Do I need my fiancée's birth certificate and passport sent with the first packet or is that ONLY required for the interview? I spoke to someone who made it sound like the translated birth certificate + passport needs to be sent with the i-129 form, but I have only seen this as required for the interview portion -Ditto the police report. Does that need to go with the i-129 form or just readied for the interview portion? Again, read conflicting info online that isn't on the US government site, so I'm assuming some people got their wires crossed in forums and the such -If I am filling out the i-129 form by myself as the petitioner, I do not have to fill out anything in the Preparer's sections, correct? This is only if I were to ask someone else to help with the documentation? Just trying to make sure I don't make any silly mistakes. I think I may have over-researched filling out the form and stumbled upon some misinformed people who have confused me. Thank you in advance to those who respond