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@Franklocks2000 I had met my fiance twice before applying. The second meeting, I stayed for 3 weeks with him and his family. We did a lot of activities with his family and extended family. We took a lot of pictures. We talk everyday and have lengthy records. We retained all airbnb receipts when we traveled within Panama with his family and when we traveled just us. We received letters from his family and mine to support our relationship. I tell you all of this so you have an idea of what a plentiful amount of evidence looks like. We have had no questions on the validity of our relationship. These are things to consider when you decide when to apply. It also can matter which location your fiance is from. If they are from a high fraud country, you may want to ramp up more evidence and more time spent together. It is also worth mentioning that the length of time spent together is also a factor. I would recommend looking at the guidelines here on VisaJourney on what evidence you will need to include in your application and decide if you have that or you should wait and get to know your fiance better while increasing evidence. Best wishes on your new found love 💜

@Edward and Jaycel This was sent within an email of the listed documents needed for the interview and the attached document for the medical exam requirements and locations where to obtain. I have emailed the embassy to question this necessity or if the I-134 is what they really need. The email seems like a templated email sent to everyone with this requirement however I have not heard of any embassy asking for that form as this is the form usually used within the US.

Is this normal now? I was not expecting them to request this form and not the other. My fiance lives in a country where mail is not delivered as it is in the US so getting him a signed copy of this other form will be a burden. The i-864 is used for green card financial proof while the i-134 for k-1 and less time visas. Have things changed??

This form has been updated. Be sure you are using the most up to date version. The old version will not be accepted after May 1, 2025. https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f 💜

On the CEAC site, when I checked the progress, I see it is In Transit. It also has this message with it though. "Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center." When we received the email with the letter attached, it did not list any interview date. Is this a generic message that shows for everyone? Was an interview date chosen and we were not told of it yet? Panama Embassy for reference

@GABO507_PTY I see your interview appointment was 3 months after receiving the letter. Did the embassy choose the interview date and time for you? My partner and I are going through the k-1 process so a little different however trying to gauge how far in the future the interview will be. When looking at the interview days on the USCIS site, they say appointments are 20 days out. Curious how the interview appointments are chosen at the Pan embassy Thank you for your feedback!

You can send both, but only copies. What I did was sent a copy of my birth certificate and the first page of my passport with the pages stamped as proof of my visitation with my fiance. In this way, I used my passport as evidence of our relationship. If you use your passport as evidence of your identity, you have to scan a copy of every page. Best wishes 💜

Consider how many people you want to attend first. This will decide your next options. If you want to just have you and your partner or you two and a couple friends/family, your options are limitless. You don't have to have a big space and catering and all that extra planning isn't necessary. In my state you can have an ordained minister marry you. Many can get this and if one of your friends has this, may marry you for free. That means only having to buy the marriage license. For me and my partner, we will likely be married by a friend who is ordained in a forest away from trails and with a beautiful view. I live in the PNW so I am hoping he arrives when we have some good weather. I have been told there are eloping businesses that can have a place ready for you and your partner and a few guests to have a ceremony and take pictures. Depending on how many people you want to invite, you might be able to reserve a suitable spot with a few months notice. You have 6 months from the time of the medical exam to travel to the United States. That means you could technically try to time things just right to make a reservation after the interview and after a time when it is assured everyone will be in the US. Consider what you can plan and take care of now. Decide how many guests and what you can and are willing to pay for like food, venue, photography, etc. Get the attire picked out as that can be done now Wishing you all the best in your planning and next steps 💜

@txvl66 You have plenty of info to move forward with reporting her and making sure your brother is cleared from being responsible. I wanted to tell you and your brother that I wish you both well in this endeavor. I'm sorry this happened to him. It's awful and I send my condolences to your bro. If you could update the thread with the results if possible, that would be great. Many read these posts for many years on what to do if they should find themselves in similar situations. 💜

My case is moving along and getting closer to the embassy interview portion. I am reviewing the other documents to bring outside of the I-134. What are some items others brought with them? Those that wrote a second Letter of Intent, do you have an outline of what you included? How much was a repeat from the first letter? Hoping for those who have already interviewed and have good feedback to offer Thanks in advance!

@Edward and Jaycel "1. In about 2 weeks, if you have not heard from the NVC, use the public inquiry form at the link below to request your case number." Where is the link listed? I happen to need to do the same as I never received any emails from them and I worry with my name they may have spelled my email wrong. Thank you for your continued help

@lacuuna I would follow Crazy Cats suggestion of awaiting the proper document to arrive before traveling but I would also recommend obtaining your Dl or ID from the state you are living in, if they offer that to migrants. I live in Oregon and we will allow folks to gain a drivers license no matter of immigration status because we want drivers to be covered and safe. Other states may do the same. Having an ID or DL that is of the Real variety (a new one needed for national travel in the US) would be helpful as well. Keep your eye on the Executive Orders and the laws to be sure nothing is changing before you travel. Boarding a plane is a bit more risky than a local honeymoon, albeit a little less tropical. Consider filling out your timeline as it is helpful for the data we all look at for timing PS: Congrats on your marriage 💜

@Erly Ernest You may want to check the list of required documents to be sure which you need. A certified copy is usually what is needed, not just a copy of the original.

@Rollie New New I'm glad they were able to get a new interview date so soon! How did it go? Also, I'm sorry that happened to you. In future, always read for yourself what is necessary so the next step of AOS goes smoothly for you and your partner 💜

@Mark24 My NOA1 was on July 22 and I just got my NOA2. Some are approved quickly while others take longer. You won't know when yours will get approved. I see the country of the beneficiary is the Philippines. This isn't a country on their no-no list, yet. They haven't made any changes to the K-1 process as of yet. You can sign up for updates from the USCIS. I did and was emailed when they updated the I-134 this past Dec. They won't accept the old form after March of this year. I recommend reading the Executive Orders on the www.whitehouse.gov site that involve immigration. Know you are not alone in these feelings. A lot of us that don't have our partners here yet are feeling the same. ❤️