New I-129F (4/10/17 Ediiton) G-325A Required?

[geowrian 22,335]

I've seen this asked a few times now and it seems like there's not really a clear answer right now. Does the new I-129F still require the 2 G-325s to be filed with it?

 

The key information from the G-325A is now included in the I-129F, and all references to the G-325A have been removed from the I-129F instructions and the USCIS page for the I-129F.

 

Current I-129F page: https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

I-129F page for the previous version of the I-129F: https://web.archive.org/web/20170129055033/https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

 

The following text in red below was removed in the latest I-129F page:

"

OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• U.S. Citizens petitioning for K-3 visas for their alien spouses must include a copy of the Form I-797C, Notice of Action, showing they have filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of their spouse listed on the form.
• In addition, they must provide a marriage certificate, evidencing the legal marriage between the U.S. citizen and the alien.
• Your petition must be accompanied by a Biographical Form G-325A for you and one for your fiancé(e) or spouse (not form G-325).
• Additional information about K-1 and K-3 visas is available at these links
  • Department of State Link: Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1)
  • K-3 Nonimmigrant Visas
  • Department of State Link: Nonimmigrant Visa for a Spouse (K-3)

"

 

Thoughts?

[Gingerspike 55]

See the Optional Checklist pdf to assist you which can also be found in https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f. It can be found under the new I-129F form and yes, you need to file 2 G325As, one for you and your fiance.

 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

11 minutes ago, Gingerspike said:

See the Optional Checklist pdf to assist you which can also be found in https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f. It can be found under the new I-129F form and yes, you need to file 2 G325As, one for you and your fiance.

Right, but that checklist wasn't updated with the new forms. The checklist isn't an official document of requirements - it's a helper to remind you. So I wonder if it just wasn't updated since all other references to the form have been removed.

 

Thanks for the feedback!

[geowrian 22,335]

Missed my chance to update my last post... dang.

 

From the checklist:

"This optional checklist does not replace or change statutory or regulatory requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements, as well as the appropriate form instructions, before completing and submitting Form I-129F."

 

The funny thing is I called USCIS today and they said it was required, then they checked the instructions and said it wasn't required. It "should be fine" without it... =___= That's not exactly the most reassuring response from the misinformation line.

[barashka 97]

On ‎4‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 5:28 PM, geowrian said:

Missed my chance to update my last post... dang.

 

From the checklist:

"This optional checklist does not replace or change statutory or regulatory requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements, as well as the appropriate form instructions, before completing and submitting Form I-129F."

 

The funny thing is I called USCIS today and they said it was required, then they checked the instructions and said it wasn't required. It "should be fine" without it... =___= That's not exactly the most reassuring response from the misinformation line.

Seeing as it is not in the required documentation in the new I-129F form, you do not need it. Plus, the new I-129F form has all of the information on the G-325A form on it. Here is a screenshot that may reassure you (it is from the help chat box from the USCIS website).

 

[RedRina 19]

Hi i have a question for no 16.b and 19.b says Employment end of date. Shall we leave it blank? As we cannot type the word PRESENT coz the option is only to type the date in numbers. Pls help

[Tris 3]

On 4/30/2017 at 3:16 AM, RedRina said:

Hi i have a question for no 16.b and 19.b says Employment end of date. Shall we leave it blank? As we cannot type the word PRESENT coz the option is only to type the date in numbers. Pls help

Hi!

While searching for some information, I ran into some threads where people ask what to do when the application fields don't allow to type N/A , None and etc. Just thought I would give a tip on how to go around locked fields, instead of handwriting N/A or None later after printing the form.

Go to edit at the top of your pdf you're filling out where all the tools are listed then

go to preferences. A window will pop up,

find JavaScript on the list at the left side

remove the tick from "enable Acrobat JavaScript''

Don't forget to press OK. Now it should work

I hope it helps!

[RedRina 19]

Wow!!! Thanks @Tris

thats very informative!!

thanks a million.  

 

Are you a petitioner? Have u already filed yours??

[Dashinka 23,242]

I have been helping out a friend on his K1 application, and he called USCIS and was told specifically that the 325 was no longer required.  He decided to include them in his package even though they have redundant information.  I have heard of a few people submitting recently without them, but I think it is too early to tell.

 

Regardless, all the most current instructions with the exception of the possibly out-dated optional checklist say the 325 is not required.

[Tris 3]

 

Wow!!! Thanks @Tris

thats very informative!!

thanks a million.  

 

Are you a petitioner? Have u already filed yours??

Anytime! Found that info in another topic here.  But yes I'm a petitioner and no I haven't filed yet. I have an appointment in about a week to file my I-130 in person.

[RedRina 19]

@tris

woow! That's a great news!

i wish u a smooth journey on ur application..

for us, we just submitted our k1 recently. And we r waiting now for noa1. btw, appointment to file i-130? 

[geowrian 22,335]

As an update, the checklist on the USCIS website finally updated and no longer lists the G-325A.

Edited June 8, 2017 by geowrian

[Dashinka 23,242]

7 minutes ago, geowrian said:

As an update, the checklist on the USCIS website finally updated and no longer lists the G-325A.

You may also want to add the date that the old form is no longer accepted, or possibly start a new thread.