After filing I129f

[miked2569 0]

Hi to all, I have a question... After I file the I129f form here in the USA do i have to stay here? Or can I go back and wait the my girlfriend in the philippines? Thanks for any help. Mike

[Kathryn41 3,207]

The US citizen can wait wherever he/she likes, however, there are some things you need to keep in mind. You will receive two documents - the NOA1 which is a receipt for the I-129f and the NOA2 which is the approval of the I-129f petition -at your US address. You may also receive an RFE (request for evidence) if you have forgotten to include something or they wish you to submit something else. You will need to have arrangements in place to handle those if you are out of the country. Finally, you are required to submit an affidavit of support for both the K-1 application - and after your fiancee is admitted to the US and you marry - another affidavit of support to adjust her status from a non-immigrant to a permanent resident (AOS). The Affidavit of Support will require proof that your income over the previous year is at least 125% of the poverty level through employment letters, W-2s, tax records, bank statements, etc.. If you have no income then you will need to have assets that equal 3 times or more 125% of the poverty level for your household size. If you have no income and no assets, then you will need to have a co-sponsor in the US who is willing to accept responsibility that your wife will not become a public charge. It is better to try and plan for these things ahead of time than to find out later on that you need them and are not prepared. These are matters that you will want to consider in deciding how long you will be away from the US.

[miked2569 0]

The US citizen can wait wherever he/she likes, however, there are some things you need to keep in mind. You will receive two documents - the NOA1 which is a receipt for the I-129f and the NOA2 which is the approval of the I-129f petition -at your US address. You may also receive an RFE (request for evidence) if you have forgotten to include something or they wish you to submit something else. You will need to have arrangements in place to handle those if you are out of the country. Finally, you are required to submit an affidavit of support for both the K-1 application - and after your fiancee is admitted to the US and you marry - another affidavit of support to adjust her status from a non-immigrant to a permanent resident (AOS). The Affidavit of Support will require proof that your income over the previous year is at least 125% of the poverty level through employment letters, W-2s, tax records, bank statements, etc.. If you have no income then you will need to have assets that equal 3 times or more 125% of the poverty level for your household size. If you have no income and no assets, then you will need to have a co-sponsor in the US who is willing to accept responsibility that your wife will not become a public charge. It is better to try and plan for these things ahead of time than to find out later on that you need them and are not prepared. These are matters that you will want to consider in deciding how long you will be away from the US.

Thank very much for the info.

[violet25 0]

Service center aint that fast to let you know if you are on RFE . I wouldnt stop it from seeing your gf but thats up to you. Im sure you dont want any delays. You can call the service center too for follow-up.