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When to file I-129F

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Chris1   0

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Greetings Everyone,

Well this is my first step towards the process of bringing my sweetheart Arlene (PI) to the US. I read in the instructions of the I-129F that you must have met "within 2 years" of the filing process...what does this exactly mean?? :unsure: Arlene tells me that we have to know eachother for at least 2 years before we can file for K1. But I told her that I understood it to mean that we can file anytime up to 2 years...am I confused??? I sent a question email about this to USC but got a repy back that they are not taking any email questions, there are too many.

I have known my Arlene for about 1 month now...but things look really positive..and we want to get married. Thanks, Chris

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Hi,

it means that the last time you saw your fiancee was maximum 2 years ago, so if you have seen each other within past 2 years you will be fine.

Good luck with your K1 journey.

JS

Edited by JanaStepho

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11-14-2006 biometric appt.

11-03-2006 email from CRIS about RFE

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12-06-2006 email that they received RFE

12-07-2006 touch AOS

12-12-2006 touch AOS

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12-26-2006 letter about AOS Interview date

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01-28-2007 email from CRIS EAD approved, card is being issued

01-28-2007 AOS touched

02-01-2007 recieved EAD card in mail :-)

02-06-2007 Interview, not approved FBI name check pending

02-08-2007 touch

03-20-2007 email from CRIS: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident

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03-23-2007 email from CRIS: card production ordered

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03-30-2007 Welcome to the United states of america letter received

03-31-2007 Green card received (for 2 years)

KarenCee Veteran

KarenCee   3

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No...when you decide to start filing the K-1 is totally up to you. It means that you have to have SEEN her within the last two years. THEN, whenever you choose to file it, that's up to you. My fiancé and I first met face to face in 2004 but didnt file til late 2005. Hope this clarifies things :)

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john_and_marlene   162

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Thanks JS...

So I guess that means if its been 3 years and you want to file for a K1...you waited too long???

Chris

The 2 year requirement is the maximum amount of time since you have met in person. If it has been 2 years and 1 day or more since you last met in person, you will have to meet in person again before you can file. If it has been less than 2 years since you have met in person, then you can file regardless of how long you have known each other.

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12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

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Karen_L   1

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Greetings Everyone,

Well this is my first step towards the process of bringing my sweetheart Arlene (PI) to the US. I read in the instructions of the I-129F that you must have met "within 2 years" of the filing process...what does this exactly mean?? :unsure: Arlene tells me that we have to know eachother for at least 2 years before we can file for K1. But I told her that I understood it to mean that we can file anytime up to 2 years...am I confused??? I sent a question email about this to USC but got a repy back that they are not taking any email questions, there are too many.

I have known my Arlene for about 1 month now...but things look really positive..and we want to get married. Thanks, Chris

Yeah, all that means is that you've been in each other's physical presence within the last two years. If you've not been able to meet within that time, you can explain why (i.e. that traveling would be a true hardship for you or that your religious/cultural beliefs forbid it). That you've been together for a month shouldn't be a problem, if you've gotten to meet in that time. :thumbs:

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7/27/2006: Arrival in NYC! -- I-94/EAD stamp in passport

8/08/2006: Applied for Social Security Card

8/18/2006: Social Security Card arrives

8/25/2006: WEDDING!

AOS...

9/11/2006: Appointment with Civil Surgeon for vaccination supplement

9/18/2006: Mailed AOS and renewal EAD applications to Chicago

10/2/2006: NOA1's for AOS and EAD applications

10/13/2006: Biometrics taken

10/14/2006: NOA -- case transferred to CSC

10/30/2006: AOS approved without interview, greencard will be sent! :)

11/04/2006: Greencard arrives in the mail! :-D

... No more USCIS for two whole years! ...

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Karel Contributor

Karel   0

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Hi CHris!

And since your original question has been answered, here goes an ADVICE!!! Make sure to KEEP all records of your communication (EMAIL, phone bills, chat transcripts, ETC) from now on, and the next time you had the urge of asking the USCIS for information, you'd better off posting your question here on VJ coz you will get answered FASTER!!!

Goodluck!!!

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Rocio   0

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Hi,

it means that the last time you saw your fiancee was maximum 2 years ago, so if you have seen each other within past 2 years you will be fine.

Good luck with your K1 journey.

JS

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09-14-2010 Boston's biggest ceremony of naturalization, I'm a citizen now! :)

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