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US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhat to send to fiance after noa2
Hi everyone!

I just wanted to confirm that once we receive the NOA2 that I should send my fiance the original documentary proof i was there with him and of our ongoing relationship, like all my receipts and boarding passes, instead of just the photocopies which are in the duplicate packet I made to send him (so need to send both?)?

Thank you!!


filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 09:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 and i-864 sponsorship
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When using the I-134, there is no such thing as a 'co-sponsor'. The sponsor will end up being either the petitioner or another party.

The consulate in Manila doesn't necessarily 'reject' a sponsor other than the petitioner. They are more inclined however to accept the sponsorship of a relative. Read up on recent anecdotal evidence from this consulate to spot the real trends.

The reason you have confusion about consulates 'liking' something is because the I134 has few clear specifics, not the least of which is the vague instruction that a sponsors income be 'sufficient'. Consulates are not even required to use the I134 - I believe the consulate in Manila does.



Even though a "sponsor" must qualify on their own, an affidavit is required from the petitioner as well. So, semantics aside, you would have two I-134's and supporting documents. Manila has been somewhat inconsistent on this. I'd certainly ask in the PI regional forum but my conclusion has been that they're much more likely to accept a co-sponsor (for lack of a better description) when the petitioner is about to graduate or recently graduated from college (has good financial prospects) and a parent or close relative with a strong income is the co-sponsor than to accept an un or underemployed petitioner with a co-sponsor who barely qualifies. Their task is to determine whether the applicant is likely to become a public charge and they can use any evaluation method they find reasonable to do so.


I am anecdotally unfamiliar with petitioners needing to provide an affidavit if someone other than themselves is the sponsor. But as consulates can request what they see fit, I suppose it is a possibility.

My understanding of Manila's 'take' on sponsorship by persons other than the petitioner is they are interested in sponsorship by a party who is likely 'vested' in the immigrant. As the I134 is not a binding contract, a 'friend' who antes up with an affidavit is less likely to actually follow through with providing for the immigrants financial needs than - say - a near relative of the petitioner who would likely step into the picture in the event of job loss or some other financial disaster of the petitioner.


Agreed but it's only one of the considerations. They want an I-134 from the petitioner so they can see the whole picture from which to evaluate the public charge concern.


Well, I think that is also consulate specific. London doesn't require I134 from the petitioner if another party is sponsoring. There are other consulates who operate similarly. But - the OP is querying Manila and as such should look for evidence from that consulate and that consulate alone.

The entire I134 phase of the process is, in most cases, much ado about nothing - ie meaning that it seems a whole lot harder than it really is. I kind of feel this way because I wrung the process to death in our own case. That's not to say you don't need to 'hit the target'. But you have to clear out the clutter of your own personal feelings about money and finances and look at the nuts of bolts of what is required for this particular financial 'transaction'. It's not unlike trying to figure out if you qualify for a mortgage.

I honestly like to see beneficiaries go to interview with their petitioners truthful affidavit (if that petitioner is at all self supporting and near the target) but also with the affidavit of another sponsor in their 'back pocket' to produce should difficulty arise. Joy is often had.


What if the petitioner (me) is not really self-sufficient at this point, should I not submit the i-134 on my behalf?

Do you happen to have a rough estimate (one week, one month, 4 months) on the time between when I submit my i-129f and the time this information will need to be in my fiance-s hand for review? Just wondering if it will be enough time for me to get a job and have a few dollars stashed in the bank account.

Thank you so much for your help!!!!!


It will be six to eight months before the I-134 is required.


jeez, that sounds like forever! Ok, thank you!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 18:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 and i-864 sponsorship
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When using the I-134, there is no such thing as a 'co-sponsor'. The sponsor will end up being either the petitioner or another party.

The consulate in Manila doesn't necessarily 'reject' a sponsor other than the petitioner. They are more inclined however to accept the sponsorship of a relative. Read up on recent anecdotal evidence from this consulate to spot the real trends.

The reason you have confusion about consulates 'liking' something is because the I134 has few clear specifics, not the least of which is the vague instruction that a sponsors income be 'sufficient'. Consulates are not even required to use the I134 - I believe the consulate in Manila does.



Even though a "sponsor" must qualify on their own, an affidavit is required from the petitioner as well. So, semantics aside, you would have two I-134's and supporting documents. Manila has been somewhat inconsistent on this. I'd certainly ask in the PI regional forum but my conclusion has been that they're much more likely to accept a co-sponsor (for lack of a better description) when the petitioner is about to graduate or recently graduated from college (has good financial prospects) and a parent or close relative with a strong income is the co-sponsor than to accept an un or underemployed petitioner with a co-sponsor who barely qualifies. Their task is to determine whether the applicant is likely to become a public charge and they can use any evaluation method they find reasonable to do so.


I am anecdotally unfamiliar with petitioners needing to provide an affidavit if someone other than themselves is the sponsor. But as consulates can request what they see fit, I suppose it is a possibility.

My understanding of Manila's 'take' on sponsorship by persons other than the petitioner is they are interested in sponsorship by a party who is likely 'vested' in the immigrant. As the I134 is not a binding contract, a 'friend' who antes up with an affidavit is less likely to actually follow through with providing for the immigrants financial needs than - say - a near relative of the petitioner who would likely step into the picture in the event of job loss or some other financial disaster of the petitioner.


Agreed but it's only one of the considerations. They want an I-134 from the petitioner so they can see the whole picture from which to evaluate the public charge concern.


Well, I think that is also consulate specific. London doesn't require I134 from the petitioner if another party is sponsoring. There are other consulates who operate similarly. But - the OP is querying Manila and as such should look for evidence from that consulate and that consulate alone.

The entire I134 phase of the process is, in most cases, much ado about nothing - ie meaning that it seems a whole lot harder than it really is. I kind of feel this way because I wrung the process to death in our own case. That's not to say you don't need to 'hit the target'. But you have to clear out the clutter of your own personal feelings about money and finances and look at the nuts of bolts of what is required for this particular financial 'transaction'. It's not unlike trying to figure out if you qualify for a mortgage.

I honestly like to see beneficiaries go to interview with their petitioners truthful affidavit (if that petitioner is at all self supporting and near the target) but also with the affidavit of another sponsor in their 'back pocket' to produce should difficulty arise. Joy is often had.


What if the petitioner (me) is not really self-sufficient at this point, should I not submit the i-134 on my behalf?

Do you happen to have a rough estimate (one week, one month, 4 months) on the time between when I submit my i-129f and the time this information will need to be in my fiance-s hand for review? Just wondering if it will be enough time for me to get a job and have a few dollars stashed in the bank account.

Thank you so much for your help!!!!!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 17:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 and i-864 sponsorship
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there is no choice as it will depend on the visa type... "K" visas are I-134... immigrant visas are I-864


I am a little confused... I am applying for the K-1 visa (this is the K-1 visa forum, right?), and I will need both the i-134 and i-1864 during this process. The question is whether it is viewed as better by USCIS for me to use a household member realtive/dependent as my co-sponsor or a joint sponsor, which would be someone who is not related/dependent on me? I then also just wanted to make sure that I did not have this option with the i-134...


it helps to complete you profile because it helps us understand what you are doing and where you are in the process...

I-134 is adjudicated by the consulate so the USCIS is not involved in that step... Some consulates such as the PI do not like co sponsors...

Later for a greencard, the USCIS is less concerned about familiar relationship and is more concerned about qualifications of the co-sponsor when reviewing the I-864


Would you have a suggestion then, in my case? would it be better to have a relative with an income of $22,000, or a friend with an income of $30,000?

Also, you say some consulates do not like co-sponsors--I don't really understand this, what exactly do you mean "do not like"? What are the regulations, am I allowed to use a co-sponsor or not? Is it regulation that I am allowed to use a co-sponsor but it's corruption that allows the PI to disregard? Are you saying my income has to be above 125% poverty level to be approved, but that because it is not well regulated that all I can do is apply and by dumb luck I might be approved?

Thank you again!

filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 09:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 and i-864 sponsorship
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there is no choice as it will depend on the visa type... "K" visas are I-134... immigrant visas are I-864


I am a little confused... I am applying for the K-1 visa (this is the K-1 visa forum, right?), and I will need both the i-134 and i-1864 during this process. The question is whether it is viewed as better by USCIS for me to use a household member realtive/dependent as my co-sponsor or a joint sponsor, which would be someone who is not related/dependent on me? I then also just wanted to make sure that I did not have this option with the i-134...
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 09:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 and i-864 sponsorship
Hi everyone!

I am wondering if there is a clear winner between the choice of using a household member (relative/dependent) to supplement for the income threshold, or using a joint sponsor (which I guess is anyone who is not related or dependent)? What if the joint sponsor makes a bunch more money than the household sponsor, but the household member makes about 20,000$ (enough, but not extraordinary)?

I also just wanted to make sure that there was no such distinction made for the type of co-sponsorship for the I-134 form?

Thank you for any help with this!


filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 08:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionco-sponsorship for filipino fiance
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Then it is brother in law that is co-sponsor.

Again it is I-134 that is being used for K-Visa interview, NOT I-864.


Ok. My father was trying to explain to me that because my sister and her husband file jointly, that his income is technically considered her income as well. Does this not apply in this case?
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 17:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionco-sponsorship for filipino fiance
Hi again everyone!!

I first want to thank everyone who has offered their help to me today, I appreciate it greatly!

I am now considering asking my sister to be a co-sponsor, but I wonder how it works considering it is not her money, it is her husbands. So they are married, and he makes plenty of money, and the money is considered hers as they file jointly, but she is a stay at home mom.

So, would I have her file for the co-sponsor, and how would it work really--when they ask on the i-134 for employer info, what exactly is her job--she is not paid .. ? For the i-864, if my sister were filling it out, would she say her income is the amount which her husband makes, and then when it asks what the spouse makes, what would she say?

Or should I just have her husband fill out the form, but then he is more distantly related than my sister...

Does anyone have any experience in asking the spouse who does not make money in a one income family to be the co-sponsor?

Thank you so much!!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 17:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother co-sponsorhip question
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Hi again everyone!!

I first want to thank everyone who has offered their help to me today, I appreciate it greatly!

I am now considering asking my sister to be a co-sponsor, but I wonder how it works considering it is not her money, it is her husbands. So they are married, and he makes plenty of money, and the money is considered hers as they file jointly, but she is a stay at home mom.

So, would I have her file for the co-sponsor, and how would it work really--when they ask on the i-134 for employer info, what exactly is her job--she is not paid .. ? For the i-864, if my sister were filling it out, would she say her income is the amount which her husband makes, and then when it asks what the spouse makes, what would she say?

Or should I just have her husband fill out the form, but then he is more distantly related than my sister...

Does anyone have any experience in asking the spouse who does not make money in a one income family to be the co-sponsor?

Thank you so much!!


Since she has no income, she doesn't qualify to sponsor. Why is it you need a co-sponsor, or more to the point, why do you not qualify to sponsor? The whole idea of using a co-sponsor in Manila is a crapshoot at best.


I do not qualify as a sponsor because I have been a full time student for the last 5 years and have never maintained full time employment in that time--I basically have made between 1,000 and 3,000 US dollars for the last 3 years. What do you suggest I do if co-sponsorship is a ####### shoot--are you saying there is a 99% chance they will deny me because I cannot provide sufficient income myself?


No, I'm not saying that. Now that you've elaborated, things look a little better. Let's examine options that will allow you to qualify on your own. You say you've been in college five years. Since it will be several months until financials are required, what's the chance you can be employed by then, even if it requires a change in your life plan?


Here are some more details: I am applying for graduate school, won't know until Feb. if I'm accepted, but pretty sure I will be, so I only have between now and June, when the program starts to be employed. But, do I need to offer the information that I am in school at that point? My idea is that I will begin babysitting full time for my sister this month, and continue babysitting for her while I am in school. Either way, there is no way I can make over 17,000$'s between now and 6-8 months from now. Would it be possible that just the prospect of me making 17,000+ this year, eventually, would suffice somehow?

Thank you again, I really appreciate it!


It sounds like a change in life plan is in order. You'd best get an actual job with an employer and pay stubs. Then you can state your income as an annualization of your pay, execute the I-134 and send it to your fiance. If you later start graduate school, the data was correct at the time the affidavit was signed.

I'd say using your brother in-law as a sponsor is 50/50 but a job at $10 an hour will do the trick.


Sounds good, I'll see what I can do!

Thanks so much for the help!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 22:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother co-sponsorhip question
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Hi again everyone!!

I first want to thank everyone who has offered their help to me today, I appreciate it greatly!

I am now considering asking my sister to be a co-sponsor, but I wonder how it works considering it is not her money, it is her husbands. So they are married, and he makes plenty of money, and the money is considered hers as they file jointly, but she is a stay at home mom.

So, would I have her file for the co-sponsor, and how would it work really--when they ask on the i-134 for employer info, what exactly is her job--she is not paid .. ? For the i-864, if my sister were filling it out, would she say her income is the amount which her husband makes, and then when it asks what the spouse makes, what would she say?

Or should I just have her husband fill out the form, but then he is more distantly related than my sister...

Does anyone have any experience in asking the spouse who does not make money in a one income family to be the co-sponsor?

Thank you so much!!


Since she has no income, she doesn't qualify to sponsor. Why is it you need a co-sponsor, or more to the point, why do you not qualify to sponsor? The whole idea of using a co-sponsor in Manila is a crapshoot at best.


I do not qualify as a sponsor because I have been a full time student for the last 5 years and have never maintained full time employment in that time--I basically have made between 1,000 and 3,000 US dollars for the last 3 years. What do you suggest I do if co-sponsorship is a ####### shoot--are you saying there is a 99% chance they will deny me because I cannot provide sufficient income myself?


No, I'm not saying that. Now that you've elaborated, things look a little better. Let's examine options that will allow you to qualify on your own. You say you've been in college five years. Since it will be several months until financials are required, what's the chance you can be employed by then, even if it requires a change in your life plan?


Here are some more details: I am applying for graduate school, won't know until Feb. if I'm accepted, but pretty sure I will be, so I only have between now and June, when the program starts to be employed. But, do I need to offer the information that I am in school at that point? My idea is that I will begin babysitting full time for my sister this month, and continue babysitting for her while I am in school. Either way, there is no way I can make over 17,000$'s between now and 6-8 months from now. Would it be possible that just the prospect of me making 17,000+ this year, eventually, would suffice somehow?

Thank you again, I really appreciate it!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 18:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother co-sponsorhip question
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Hi again everyone!!

I first want to thank everyone who has offered their help to me today, I appreciate it greatly!

I am now considering asking my sister to be a co-sponsor, but I wonder how it works considering it is not her money, it is her husbands. So they are married, and he makes plenty of money, and the money is considered hers as they file jointly, but she is a stay at home mom.

So, would I have her file for the co-sponsor, and how would it work really--when they ask on the i-134 for employer info, what exactly is her job--she is not paid .. ? For the i-864, if my sister were filling it out, would she say her income is the amount which her husband makes, and then when it asks what the spouse makes, what would she say?

Or should I just have her husband fill out the form, but then he is more distantly related than my sister...

Does anyone have any experience in asking the spouse who does not make money in a one income family to be the co-sponsor?

Thank you so much!!


Since she has no income, she doesn't qualify to sponsor. Why is it you need a co-sponsor, or more to the point, why do you not qualify to sponsor? The whole idea of using a co-sponsor in Manila is a crapshoot at best.


I do not qualify as a sponsor because I have been a full time student for the last 5 years and have never maintained full time employment in that time--I basically have made between 1,000 and 3,000 US dollars for the last 3 years. What do you suggest I do if co-sponsorship is a ####### shoot--are you saying there is a 99% chance they will deny me because I cannot provide sufficient income myself?
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 17:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother co-sponsorhip question
Hi again everyone!!

I first want to thank everyone who has offered their help to me today, I appreciate it greatly!

I am now considering asking my sister to be a co-sponsor, but I wonder how it works considering it is not her money, it is her husbands. So they are married, and he makes plenty of money, and the money is considered hers as they file jointly, but she is a stay at home mom.

So, would I have her file for the co-sponsor, and how would it work really--when they ask on the i-134 for employer info, what exactly is her job--she is not paid .. ? For the i-864, if my sister were filling it out, would she say her income is the amount which her husband makes, and then when it asks what the spouse makes, what would she say?

Or should I just have her husband fill out the form, but then he is more distantly related than my sister...

Does anyone have any experience in asking the spouse who does not make money in a one income family to be the co-sponsor?

Thank you so much!!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-01 17:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 supporting evidence
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I gave Claudeth the latest stuff for her end of May interview.


so no one is really sure if there is an actual protocol to follow?
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-17 11:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 supporting evidence
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As recent as possible...

Did you have specific items that might be questionable?


Sorry I did not see your italicized question--I have only just received the noa1 a couple weeks ago, so I have quite awhile. the thing is, I an just graduated college, and will be starting a job within the next few weeks, but i will also be starting grad school in june, which is around when i expect the noa2, so i am wondering at what point before i quit my jobs i can ask my employers for their statements and still have it be valid for the noa2. does that make sense? im not sure the underlying reasons are important to understand, they may just complicate your understanding, but there they are.

thanks again for any help.
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-17 11:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 supporting evidence
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As recent as possible...

Did you have specific items that might be questionable?


Any more concrete estimate than that--like, what is out of the question: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months? or is anything under a year reasonable?

thanks again!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-17 11:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioni-134 supporting evidence
Hi everyone,

I am wondering how recent the supporting evidence, like your employers statement of how long and what type of position you hold, has to be, or should be? I know on the i-864 directions it tells you the form has to be filed within one year of having been filled out, but i don't see the same guidelines on the i-134. anyone have any ideas?

Thank you!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-17 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A Bio form for K-1 visa
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Hi everyone!

I have just begin looking over all the materials and info for applying for a K-1. I know this may be a stupid question, but do I fill out a bio for me and my fiancee fills out one for himself for the i-129f application? Would rahter be safe than sorry. The example gives an international example for both the US and fiancee forms, and I the USCIS form description says it is filled out for an alien. So I guess i was wondering if the other option is that he fills one out for himself and then i fill out one for him too?

Thank you for any help with this! I feel like one wrong move and the whole thing will crumble.



Both of you will fill in the form. God bless..


Thank you!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2008-09-20 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A Bio form for K-1 visa
Hi everyone!

I have just begin looking over all the materials and info for applying for a K-1. I know this may be a stupid question, but do I fill out a bio for me and my fiancee fills out one for himself for the i-129f application? Would rahter be safe than sorry. The example gives an international example for both the US and fiancee forms, and I the USCIS form description says it is filled out for an alien. So I guess i was wondering if the other option is that he fills one out for himself and then i fill out one for him too?

Thank you for any help with this! I feel like one wrong move and the whole thing will crumble.
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2008-09-20 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-864 cosponsor duration of sponsorship
Hello everyone!

I was reading on the 1-864 form today that the duration of sponsorship lasts until the immigrant attains U.S. citizenship. If we are using the K-1 visa, marrying, and then applying for permanent residence status, at what point is the sponsor cleared of their liabilities? I guess the question is when will my fiancee become a U.S. citizen, after the permanent residence application is approved (so how long does that normally take?), or is it after the two year conditional period after marrying, or are they one and the same?

Also, if I am having a friend co-sponsor with me, are they considered a joint sponsor, or is that specifically for people living within the same household and combining incomes to meet the threshold, or does it not really matter?


Thanks so much for any help!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2008-10-01 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Employment Explanation
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Hi everyone!

I am about done putting together my I-129f. I have been a full time student for the last 5 years, including spending multiple times abroad for research and internships, so I had no full time, permanent job within the last five years.

I would like to be able to explain this a little in the application somewhere, that I have just graduated this December and will now be obtaining full time work, and that my employment history is not indicative of my future employment prospects. Right now I have this written in a small paragraph on the attachment for my G325A employment history, above the chronological list.

Do you think this is okay? Is there a better spot for it?

Thank you!


I would simply indicate you've been a student and list the college as "employer" with "student" at title. They'll understand what you mean. Then when it's time to submit financial papers months from now, you can show your new employer and income. You need not be employed to have a petition approved.

You won't be filling out any applications. The I-129F is a petition. Your fiance(e) will later apply for a visa.



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Hi everyone!

I am about done putting together my I-129f. I have been a full time student for the last 5 years, including spending multiple times abroad for research and internships, so I had no full time, permanent job within the last five years.

I would like to be able to explain this a little in the application somewhere, that I have just graduated this December and will now be obtaining full time work, and that my employment history is not indicative of my future employment prospects. Right now I have this written in a small paragraph on the attachment for my G325A employment history, above the chronological list.

Do you think this is okay? Is there a better spot for it?

Thank you!


I would simply indicate you've been a student and list the college as "employer" with "student" at title. They'll understand what you mean. Then when it's time to submit financial papers months from now, you can show your new employer and income. You need not be employed to have a petition approved.

You won't be filling out any applications. The I-129F is a petition. Your fiance(e) will later apply for a visa.


That's a good idea! Do you think it will hurt to have the explanation as well? I understand it is a "petition," but sure seems like an application nonetheless.

filipina2bFemalePhilippines2008-12-24 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Employment Explanation
Hi everyone!

I am about done putting together my I-129f. I have been a full time student for the last 5 years, including spending multiple times abroad for research and internships, so I had no full time, permanent job within the last five years.

I would like to be able to explain this a little in the application somewhere, that I have just graduated this December and will now be obtaining full time work, and that my employment history is not indicative of my future employment prospects. Right now I have this written in a small paragraph on the attachment for my G325A employment history, above the chronological list.

Do you think this is okay? Is there a better spot for it?

Thank you!


filipina2bFemalePhilippines2008-12-24 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with application type
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 7 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No worries about the phone call right now - you have a few months before they actually even try to process it (however, if they have it listed as a worker visa....)

Just call them ASAP and they can correct the error.

It might just be coded in there system as that, when they actually eyeball the package and see it's a 129F, I am sure they will correct.

but be safe - call good.gif

when you can yes.gif


Thanks for the support, i appreciate it.
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-07 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with application type
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 7 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (filipina2b @ Jan 7 2009, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 7 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (filipina2b @ Jan 7 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received my receipt number and checked for my application status for the first time, and the application is listed as a i-129 petition for non-immigrant worker, but i have all the duplicate paperwork right here in front of me and know that i handed in the correct forms. is this common? who do i contact?

thank you!



What does it say on you NOA 1 if you have it?


no i dont have that yet, i only have the receipt number. i was able to get it online through my bank account. the phones are out here though, because of an ice storm, so i can't call.

to clarify, i filled out the i-129f petition for alien fiance. i know the mistake is on their end somehow, now i am just left wondering how long it will take to fix it. so this is not common then? it should definitely say i-129f petition for alien fiance? i was wondering if maybe because the i-129f seemed to be a subgroup of the i-129 work petition that it might just be listed like that?




The form says "I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)" in the upper right hand corner.

If they entered it wrong, you will have to call them and correct it. 1-800-375-5283 should get you the info you need.


that's exactly the form i filled out. i know because I followed Visajourney's guide's suggestion in making two entire duplicate packets before i sent the first one out. and now i am able to easily confirm that in fact, even though i think i'd be an idiot to have made this mistake, i filled out the "i-129f, petition for alien fiance," upper right hand corner. it would take quite a bit of work for me to have made the mistake in the first place just to get to that form, never mind have gone all the way through filling out the entire form, which is all employee/employer based info now that i look at it, which is what i guessed.

phone's out, can't call. ugh.
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-07 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with application type
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 7 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (filipina2b @ Jan 7 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received my receipt number and checked for my application status for the first time, and the application is listed as a i-129 petition for non-immigrant worker, but i have all the duplicate paperwork right here in front of me and know that i handed in the correct forms. is this common? who do i contact?

thank you!



What does it say on you NOA 1 if you have it?


no i dont have that yet, i only have the receipt number. i was able to get it online through my bank account. the phones are out here though, because of an ice storm, so i can't call.

to clarify, i filled out the i-129f petition for alien fiance. i know the mistake is on their end somehow, now i am just left wondering how long it will take to fix it. so this is not common then? it should definitely say i-129f petition for alien fiance? i was wondering if maybe because the i-129f seemed to be a subgroup of the i-129 work petition that it might just be listed like that?
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-07 10:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with application type
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jan 7 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-129 - Petition for Non-immigrant worker

I-129F - Petition for alien fiance.

you sure you completed the I-129F?


yup, i have the paperwork right here, unless i can't read right here right now, and this form says 129 non immigrant worker but my mind is seeig illusions of i-129f, petition for alien fiance...
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-07 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with application type
I just received my receipt number and checked for my application status for the first time, and the application is listed as a i-129 petition for non-immigrant worker, but i have all the duplicate paperwork right here in front of me and know that i handed in the correct forms. is this common? who do i contact?

thank you!
filipina2bFemalePhilippines2009-01-07 10:14:00