I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, meeting in person

[the_mcguires 0]

I am a newly and Wanted to know what you wrote in this case?

Just shortly how you met?

My fiance wrote a real cute letter how we met and what we did the time i was in florida and how often we called each other while i was back in germany. it shows how much we love each other and it underlines the pictures to prove our relationship.

its a whole page.

IS THIS TOO MUCH?

Thank you and good luck

[payxibka 10,048]

Just the simple facts are required....

[*julez* 124]

You need to describe how you met, for example, "We met online playing War of Worls in 2004. We communicated via email and phone, until we met in person on on X date in Florida. He visit me in the US on the following dates: and I visited his coutry on the following dates."

Or,

"We met while he was vacationing in Florida. We kept in touch....yadda, yadda, yadda."

You get the idea. No need for hearts and flowers. they want to know how you met and that you've met in person within the last 2 years. be sure to include evidence that supports your little statement in Box 18.

[eagle+eyed 8]

Older posts but I'm stuck on this with conflicting information:

Do I---

Stay simple and state ONLY the facts: List the dates in the last two years that I have been in Jamaica with Fiance.

Go into detail how we met, what we did together, when and where I met his family, what we have in common and a whole background story?

When I had thought I'd go with a lawyer originally, he said I needed a two page document story like document, even going into detail about how we are a good fit and about my life here etc?? Right now I have dates when I was there, how long I stayed, and when I returned. And that's it.

[JimVaPhuong 4,865]

Older posts but I'm stuck on this with conflicting information:

Do I---

Stay simple and state ONLY the facts: List the dates in the last two years that I have been in Jamaica with Fiance.

Go into detail how we met, what we did together, when and where I met his family, what we have in common and a whole background story?

When I had thought I'd go with a lawyer originally, he said I needed a two page document story like document, even going into detail about how we are a good fit and about my life here etc?? Right now I have dates when I was there, how long I stayed, and when I returned. And that's it.

Write something in the box for question 18. Keep it short and to the point. If the beneficiary will be interviewing at a consulate in a high fraud country then it's a good idea to provide additional evidence and information. This is the two page document your attorney recommended. Back up whatever you say in your "story" with evidence (pics, boarding passes, receipts, etc.) Put it together in the form of an attachment to your I-129F. Append the phrase "See attachment" to your brief description in box 18.

[paojack 41]

my fiance literally ONLY wrote:

''We met in March 2008 when she was on a exchange program in NNN and I still live here''

We luckly had no problems at all nor RFE ... BUT I really recommend you to give a little more details about the 2 of you!!

where u met, how, say a little about trips u have taken together (if any) or something like that. Good luck!!!!!

[aguilayserpiente 2]

Write something in the box for question 18. Keep it short and to the point. If the beneficiary will be interviewing at a consulate in a high fraud country then it's a good idea to provide additional evidence and information. This is the two page document your attorney recommended. Back up whatever you say in your "story" with evidence (pics, boarding passes, receipts, etc.) Put it together in the form of an attachment to your I-129F. Append the phrase "See attachment" to your brief description in box 18.

I agree with the JimVaPhoung's thought. All K Visas carry with them the rebuttable presumption of fraud http://www.prweb.com/releases/K1-Visa/221g-Blue-Sheet/prweb4157044.htm . The petitioner and applicant must rebut with evidence. Toward that end or not, Box 18 is too small for a meaningful response to such an all important question. As JimVaPhoung said, include an attachment. I would add that when you write, "see attached," that attachment should be a declaration signed under oath ("I swear under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and accurate to the bet of my knowledge and ability at the time that I made them"), with supporting evidence. Getting that supporting evidence into the hands of the Consular Officer well in advance of your interview means including the evidence with the I-129F. That is what Visa Journey Suggests:

Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum, but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an

RFE

. Additionally, please note that providing proof of your ongoing and genuine relationship in this package may benefit you by allowing the consulate to have access to this information prior to them formally contacting the non US Citizen fiance. Many high risk consulates approach cases with a skeptical eye and providing this information early on in the original I-129F package will help them in their preliminary review of your case.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

If you do attach a declaration narrating your meeting and ongoing relationship, make it meaningful without superfluous details. What does that mean? Try to avoid small details that can be used as a cross examination tool on your fiance(e) later, i.e. leave out your favorite TV show, "Green Acres." I and my fiancee drafted the declaration of how we met and our ongoing relationship together to avoid nasty surprises in the future. If you need any guidance on a declaration, let me know. Congratulations!

[eagle+eyed 8]

Thanks everyone

I will be drafting it today

What a process this is, wowwww!!

Can't wait until it's finally mailed! As the first official step, and it takes weeks for that one step!