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Letters from Friends and Family.

A K-1 or 129-F Petition requires no such information from friends and family.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-03-20 16:19:00

K, very stupid question

Thanks Andie!!

One more question: I am divorced, and have all the documents needed to prove divorce. I still go by my married name, all documents on the I-129F are under my married name. Do I need to provide a copy of my marriage certificate as well, even though I don't go by my maiden name?

thanks in advance!

JesWe

Female

Germany

2012-02-18 15:45:00

K, very stupid question

Thanks all

Like I said, it was a stupid night. lol

JesWe

Female

Germany

2012-02-18 15:09:00

K, very stupid question

I'm really stupid tonight. I'm working on my packet, and the Fiance Letter of Intent example form (I'm assuming) Is for the applicant, meaning the person desiring to enter the U.S....right? I need to fill one out for me also, right?

Thanks in advance guys and gals!

-Jes

JesWe

Female

Germany

2012-02-13 01:07:00

Letters from Friends and Family.

My apologies. The glories of the interwebz. Can't read tone.

JesWe

Female

Germany

2012-03-20 19:35:00

Letters from Friends and Family.

Actually I asked because my friend was writing it up and asked me what she should write. I thought I would ask you all, since there is such vast knowledge. It was notarized, and I actually spoke with an agent yesterday at the USCIS and he said that I can't send too much. The more I send, the better. So while it may not seem necessary, I do not want an RFE. We've been together for 3.5 years and I'm tired of waiting.

I realize I'm rather new here, but that doesn't mean you need to be patronizing towards me Gary And Alla.

JesWe

Female

Germany

2012-03-20 17:47:00

western union receipts

Oh Please. There is nothing wrong with sending a Money Gram of any sort for a Birthday, Holiday or JUST BECAUSE. Red Flag. ? Help me with that. Its not a FLAG. Also, the Petitioners Income and Financial Status is Only what Counts, Not the beneficaiaries so if the Petitioner in either K-1 or CR-1 wants to send money it shows good intent. Your Miles apart and it Cheaper to send money that it is to ship a gift. REMEMBER, Western Union Reciepts are dated and just specify the Occassion. Western Union does not mean a Welfare Check It is a Gift and can be noted.

Sorry Honey. I'm not sending you ####! Thats a Red Flag :rofl:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-15 02:02:00

western union receipts

Not speculating but in actual experience related here over and over...

reciepts of sending money for a FIANCEE (not spouse) have usually TWO responses

1. None
2. Bad

In most consulates, low fraud, no one cares. It is not in itself proof of a relationship. In some consultes it is considered a RED FLAG of paying for a fiancee. Best not to do it. If they ask your fiacee if you send money (I doubt it) then just answer honestly. Otherwise it is a non-issue.

I DID send some money for immigration related expenses (medical exams, shipping costs, veterinary costs, train tickets to Kiev for Alla and the boys, etc.) I DID have receipts at the interview, they never showed any interest in looking at them and asked no questions about it.

I would say to concentrate on other things

And what step are you at? Fr the petition you do not need ANY of this, nor any financial information, nor any proof of relationship. If you are doing the petition you do not need any such thing

Oh Please. There is nothing wrong with sending a Money Gram of any sort for a Birthday, Holiday or JUST BECAUSE. Red Flag. ? Help me with that. Its not a FLAG. Also, the Petitioners Income and Financial Status is Only what Counts, Not the beneficaiaries so if the Petitioner in either K-1 or CR-1 wants to send money it shows good intent. Your Miles apart and it Cheaper to send money that it is to ship a gift. REMEMBER, Western Union Reciepts are dated and just specify the Occassion. Western Union does not mean a Welfare Check It is a Gift and can be noted.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-15 01:55:00

Ok so heres what I have...

Hard to put that together when you use the words "And Such!" What that may mean to you and how we look it has no answer. So, we will guess and you will have to decide what you think you might have missed that applies to your question.
A New Letter of Intent would be nice.
Medical Completed, Cemonar Completed before the Interview. (These all require Passport Style Photos of the beneficiary)
Just a start.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-16 23:27:00

I apologize for my bluntness. In this case: The petitioner waited until the bitter end. My point was: You can extend the NOA2 if you follow Rules and the Counsulate will decide. There are lots of reasons to BEG for an extention and some are approved.
You can LOCK-IN a NOA2 by staying in touch. Pay the Visa Fee good for 1 year and no need to ask for extentions. As I said: The Medical is good for 6 months.
A good member here gave me this advice and it worked. Thanks D______L.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 21:04:00

Despite what was blocked. The 2 year Rule Applies

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 06:14:00

Extending the petition won't do any good if it is determined they did not meet the two year requirement. It must be met at the time the petition is filed or the petition will be denied. Certainly if he meets with her again that will count as having met within two years for a new petition.
Either way, if this petition is accepted or not, the OP really, really needs to have another meeting with his fiance, if not for filing a new petition then for the visa interview.

Agreed ! My previous post indicated (That was blocked pertained to this) .

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 06:10:00

There are ways to extend the Petition. I would ask this Moderator for advice. Advice was blocked and therefore you can't read and make your own decisions about options. I'm willing to bet the Moderator don't even remember what she blocked. Attack Me is What You Did! This Moderator says she (Brags) she never worked and is going to TELL US..

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 05:48:00

**** one personal attack removed ****

NO. It was not a Personal Attack. It was advice for the OP to extend the Petition. Moderators throw in Personal Feelings and don't relate to the Facts. So your Approved and on a High Horse. Not all of us are in the same Position. It was a mistake for VJ to make some people Moderators. So, Let members know. Repost my comment but, that you will not do.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 05:26:00

Service Request and Catch-22

I think after the inquiries you made. You will get your NOA2 shortly. They made a record of your contact.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 23:27:00

The Passport of the Petitioner/Beneficiary should show EVERY PAGE Front, Inside even if blank And the Back. COVER TO COVER. In Color.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 02:46:00

If the Currant Income is $1400.00 per Month. You will need a Co-sponsor. Members will say assets will count but I'm going to assume there are none.. Currant Guildlines are about $18,400.00 Gross Income for a family of 2.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 02:27:00

am i right that if the W2 and ITR are enough no need for other back up papers like bank statements etc?

Yes. You are RIGHT Sis

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 01:17:00

Petitioner
Check $340
129F Form
G325A and 2x2 photo (both of you)
Divorce decree all pages
Evidences of meeting in person
-pics
-passport stamps all pages or Birth Cert
-tickets
-itinerary
-hotel receipt
-credit card statements
-G1145
Advisable but not really a requirement: Letter of Intent (both party), Cover letter, etc

After 3-5mos and approval

For your interview
-NBI (travel abroad)
-Cenomar
-annulment paper if married before
-Divorce decree (again)
-BC (NSO)
- Evidence of ONGOING RELATIONSHIP phone bills letters, chat etc, remittance receipt
- Affidavit of support niya then attach ITR 1040, W2 BAnk Statement, property stamement, pay stubs, insurance papers,
-DS 156, ds156k, DS157

Love you to death Teapot. But, Corrections.. Many..
There is No indication of the OP's timeline so we don't know the stage of the process. (For them at this time, so it would be assupmtions)
Several times I have seen you list "Insurance" What. The Petitioner is not required to carry Property and Causualty. Life and Heath as well. Where did you read that ? That would confuse the hell out of me.
I find several things totally incorrect but, HUGS. We don't know it all and neither do I. Keep talking GIRL

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-19 01:02:00

Going Insane

I know this already, What I am asking is for information regarding those forms because My fiance is not capable of filling these out herself and compiling them accurately. I am going to see her in 1 week. With me, I am bringing all the paper work she needs to sign. When I get home I will then send in my I-129F. I will not be able to return to see her to help her fill out the forms for the next step. So I would like to bring them with me now so that she can sign everything she needs to and at a later date I will compile all the paper work she needs for the interview and send them to her. That is why I am thinking ahead.

The ONLY Documents she needs to sign is: The 325-A
Letter of Intent to Marry Upon her Arrival withing 90 days in the USA

However, I you choose not to listen about Cover to Cover Passports, Choose to not listen about sending more than one Passport Photo of each of you attached to each 325-A then do that. (Send 2) And get extras for later in the Process.
Even VJ for a 129-F does not tell you to send all this ####### for a 129-F Petition.
PS. Have fun and take pictures and save reciepts on your trip.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 15 December 2011 - 08:15 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-15 20:13:00

Going Insane

You did not read what I said in my second post.

"If I wanted to prepare all the forms for the next step (all the ones I mentioned below) am I able to fill all of these out myself and print them? Such as the DS-156, where it cannot be saved. The problem is, my fiance will not be able to obtain these forms and fill them out accurately without me. So I would like to have them signed and prepared in advance when I go see her in one week."

You are way ahead of yourself. Your are doing a 129-F. And as far as thinking a Birth Certificate is the Same as a Passport. ??? I'm so happy you know what is best and submit it as is then. You will have to update all this later.
The Beneficiary Only has to Prove she has a Heartbeat and is alive at the interview. Your doing a 129-F. All that proof is later.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 15 December 2011 - 07:50 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-15 19:45:00

Going Insane

Okay great!

Thanks for pointing out the declaration of meeting in person from Section 18!

Thanks everyone for replying so quickly, I feel much more comfortable that I have everything I need. I can breathe again.

If I wanted to prepare all the forms for the next step (all the ones I mentioned below) am I able to fill all of these out myself and print them? Such as the DS-156, where it cannot be saved. The problem is, my fiance will not be able to obtain these forms and fill them out accurately without me. So I would like to have them signed and prepared in advance when I go see her in one week.

WHAT ! This is a simple 129-F Petition. There is No DS- This or that involved. That Financial ####### is asked later. This is a Simple Petition and everyone does it.
I see 2 or 3 wrong OP.
1. You said the front page of your Passport. No, COVER TO COVER in Color. Reasoning is: Who knows where you traveled with that Passport is what they might think.
2. One Passport Style Photo of each of you attached to the 325-A. I suggest 2 of each of you.
3. Plane Ticket, No.. Boarding Passes and the Plane Ticket also.
4. Motel Reciepts, Meals, ETC.
5. She should also supply (though not required a Passport in Color Cover to if you can.
6. As other posts indicated, being free to Marry. Obtain Signed, Dated Documents.

Good luck with this.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 15 December 2011 - 07:05 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-15 19:03:00

Recent letter of intent

How recent does the letter need to be? We had one dated in July with our filing packet, and a second one dated December as part of our RFE. Assuming we get fortunate and receive the NOA before the end of the year, should I do a third letter of intent to send to him?

If I'm reading this correctly. You filed in July and recieved a RFE for No Letter of Intent in December. OK. You responded.. You now await your NOA2. (Timeline) Yes, for the Interview I suggest a New Letter of Intent. Want to go down that road again. ? No... You have lots of Time.
It is Odd for a RFE for this when you say it was sent.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 22 December 2011 - 12:51 AM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-22 00:49:00

File k1 or wait after I return from trip

You won't miss anything. If you seen one Mexican you seen them all. LOL I'm half Mexican.
My Cousin. Below in Link.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-23 11:46:00

NOA2 expires soon...her passport still has not arrived...What do we do?

No problem. Email the Embassy and ask them to extend the validity of your petition.

Agreed . And this is what you will get: A Automated e-mail from them stating extentions are usually granted if the 2 following are true:
1. Are you Free to Marry.
2. Are you going to Marry within 90 days of his/her arrival.

So, I suggest: Pay the Visa Fee at BPI if you have'nt already.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-20 04:41:00

Prior K-1 apps reduce chance of new K-1 approval?

Thanks for that heads up, I missed seeing it on the application.
Thereofore for me this would be a waiver question.
A third 129-F application, even within a 10 year period, would trigger a waiver process.

It sounds like the waiver for a second application, albeit within the 24 month period, is no biggie.
Any opinion on whether a third application would be much more difficult?

I already answered your question above. Also, in the future try and be as honest as posible instead of "working-up to the answer you were looking for"

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-24 12:47:00

Prior K-1 apps reduce chance of new K-1 approval?

If I'm reading your post correctly, You had a previous 129-F and she arrived an within 90 days you decided not marry. She went home unmarried, correct?
Your post does not indicate if you have intent to File again for a different future spouse at this time or maybe later after a new relationship.
I think the answer is No. (Its should not matter) But, they look at how many times you filed before, the length of time between each relationship, solid proof of the future spouse and your relationship.
She will be asked (posible) at the interview for the reason of your last break-up and other questions about HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR FINACE.
If this is a second attempt to a 129-F Petition and the above relates it should not be huge. If its a 3rd Petition. You have problems. They have all records.
Good Luck.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-24 00:57:00

Reasons for I-129F to be denied?

There r Just too many reasons that accounts for denial
Non Proof of Ongoing Relationship
Inability of Petitioner to show financial suppport
Unfinalised divorce from either Petitioner or Beneficiary
Wrong filing of specified docs.
Getting Married in a K-1 Process.
Lil or No knowledge of Spouse/fiancee
Large Cultural/Age diff in some consulates
Request for more evidence (not an outrite denial)
Child abuse/criminal record against the petitioner
These r just part of it and varies from each countries

I would say this is: Best Answer since the OP has already recieved the NOA1 and waiting. The Time difference between a NOA1 and NOA2 is background Checks. If they find something that they don't like you will get a RFE before issuing a NOA2.
So I say: Best Answer is Above. THAT INTERVIEW IS THE MOST IMPORTANT WHEN YOU PASS THE OTHER STAGES. (NOA1/NOA2)

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-25 05:25:00

RECEIVED RFE NEED HELP!

My first thought when I seen the post was the 2 year rule. If you let that Pass-by. You need to refile again and meet that requirement

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-23 02:16:00

Statement of how you met

The box on the form is indicative of how long of a statement they want.....like two sentences.

"We met in CITY, COUNTRY while I was visiting from DATE to DATE."

Then your evidence, passport stamps, boarding pass copies, restaurant receipts, currency exchange receipts, hotel receipts, and photos will bear out this meeting in that city during those dates.

That's it. Keep it simple. If you are free to marry now, they don't care if you were not free then. USCIS are not marriage counselars.

This is a 129-F/K-1 Petition. That Application to not to Confuse the OP is ONLY HOW YOU MET. That Simple.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-27 12:26:00

Statement of how you met

Hello all,

I'm planning on filing for a K1 Visa for my fiance in a few weeks, but I'm having trouble writing the statement of how we met because I'm overcomplicating it. I met him when I was visiting my ex during what ended up being the end of that relationship. Does anyone have advice on how much detail to go into here?

DO NOT INCLUDE "I was Visiting my Ex" Only write a brief statement of how you met. Simply said. I met her and include some information and your in Love. This is a K-1 / 129-F Petition and NOT A COURT OF LAW. There is NO NEED to Mention The Ex Wife. This should be One Page. Sign it and date it and Submit with your Petition.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-27 11:49:00

Mistake on application

NO.
I really don't think its a BIG DEAL. You should get your NOA1 Shortly, there are worse Mistakes than this.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-28 10:02:00

Sent Out RFE Now What

Yes, I read the above. Our RFE took about 2 weeks. And Approved. But, each Request For Evidence Varies from Case to Case and what it is they wish for a Reply from to Approve Your NOA2.
Some Members can tell you this. It all varies from : What it is there looking for. Some are simple and others can be complicated.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-29 12:05:00

I am filing 2011 for sure. its 2009 im not. I just want to make sure they will take 2011 & 2010. then a co sponosor to back me up.

There are No Guarantees to anything but You look safe to me.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-29 16:35:00

I will be using a co sponsor. I am self employed and after all my deduction my AGI looks bad even though it is deductions for home office and stuff like that. So I am sure the interview will be after april since we are in the Vermont Service Center. Things look slow there. So 2011 and 2010 with a co sponsor should be ok? Do they check when its in the service center if i filed my taxes too? Or is that something they dont look at.

The Worst thing you can do is to use excuses for not Filing and state. I have a Co-Sponsor to cover that loophole. That is not a loophole.
If your under the limits and have a Co-Sponsor that is good. But, do File 2011 Taxes no matter what they read .
Yes, there are exceptions to not File. But, think about that first

Edited by Tim/Mav, 29 December 2011 - 04:26 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-29 16:24:00

If your interview is after January 1 and before April 15 you could use either 2010 or 2011, whichever is ready. If the interview is after April 15 you would use 2011.

You only need one return for the interview but you need to report your gross income for THREE years for the AOS. OR provide an explanation why you did not file and cite the tax codes that exempt you.

Well said. That calls for a Beer. (Root Beer).

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-29 16:18:00

My NOA 1 is dated Nov 25th. So I am rushing to file 2010. I didnt make income in 2009, will they accept my 2011 tax return bieng I
sent The k1 package in Nov 2011? With Gods luck we will have the NOA 2 in a few months but I am ready to file my 2011 taxes already.
Any advise would be appreciated. Also when waiting for the NOA2 do they check to see if I filed taxes or would it have anything
todo with the aprroval or denial? Thanks in advance.

You should have 2010 Taxes and 2009 as well. But, I underestand what your saying. You will need 2011 for the interview. You should have all these but, if your well over poverty lines for 2011 returns and currant income it might be safe. Provide a letter of Employment as well for the interview.
Others can add. Just a few thoughts

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-12-29 16:12:00

MANILA

I heard one VJ's on the same boat: no word of approval or 221g form.

She applied for a tourist visa in the past but she was rejected then fiancee visa followed. She thinks that they are scrutinizing her records because of that first failed attempt to get in the US.

Not relevent to the OP in this case. Were not talking about other cases since they all differ. Replies should be focused on the information supplied and NO Assumptions made. (This includes taxes, tourists Visas).

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-11-28 00:46:00

MANILA

i had tons of evidence too that i brought on my interview day. but none was asked and just took me 2 and a half hours for my interview. filipino and american interviewers are also friendly and casual. maybe you should ask your partner what was the instruction to her by the interviewer. might be miscomunications only.

I agree with this. Maybe your fiancee misunderstood and I'm sure nervous. From what you wrote: Youre Fiancee is 99.9% Approved. .. The miscommunication might be what your fiancee told you. I'm sure she was nervous. But they took all her paperwork and Passport. Again, I see a Visa in the mail coming soon. :dance:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2011-11-28 00:30:00