What dates of emails do I put first in my k-1 petition?

[sklind42 0]

Hello All,

I need to know how to assemble my emails for the K-1 petition. Do I put our first correspondence (the beginning of our emailing online) on the top and then follow with emails that establish our relationship on down the line to present? Or should I put our relationship as it is now, and work my way back to our first emails etc.

All help is very much appreciated.

sklind

[mrswooten4ever 0]

Why not just print a list of the emails and pick a few to send? Beginning , middle and most recent?

Good Luck

Adele

[nitedreamer 0]

I don't think they will care which order the emails go in, the main thing is just showing that you communicate with each other regularly. When I sent in a list of my emails from Matt, I sorted through my inbox by recipient so just his showed up. I agree with MrsW2B that they don't need to see every email sent, some from the beginning, middle and end should be plenty.

[TracyTN 237]

I definitely would not include ALL your emails in the petition. Save that for the interview (if asked for them). All it will do at this stage is make the person reviewing your file drown in unnecessary paperwork.

I plan to state the month/year we met on the message board, and then proof that we've met in the past 2 years. Probably just an email or phone bill (spread out over the span of our relationship) or two and then that's it.

Edited May 8, 2006 by TracyTN

[ChinaDavid 0]

I saved all our emails (to and from) in a separate file, and just printed off a log of all the emails (date, subject, sender). I think my log went from most recent to first. I did not send the actual content of any emails. In my statement of intent, I explained that the emails were just a tiny portion of our interaction, as we meet daily with live video and audio feed (skype.com), as well as had frequent telephone calls. I also sent all boarding passes, hotel receipts, candid photos (dated) of each trip I had made to China prior to the application (I have been back since). I separated the various proof by categories (photos, boarding passes, misc. receipts) and placed them in individually marked envelopes. In my statement of intent I also briefly described our activities of each visit. The I-129F application was received 3/20/06, approved 4/19/06, NVC received it 5/1/06, and the package is now on its way to Guangzhou. I think it is best to be thorough, organized, and provide anything and everything in support of your application. The order of your email log (front to back or back to front) is immaterial. Best of luck to you both.

[Nessa 23]

lol we use e-mail as instant messenger at work, since we can't use msn or yim, if we sent a list of our e-mails we'd drive them crazy, we're almost 6300 e-mails in almost a year and a half relationship (we've been together since nov 25 2004)

[Priscila and Christopher 0]

haha... I used to e-mail Chris and receive e-mails from him a lot! But he only sent two e-mails, I guess... Just send a few of them, as our friends are saying, and you'll be fine!

[gag54611 1]

Personally, I wouldn't waste time or paper including any emails with your I-129F petition. The requirements for the I-129F are to show that you have met each other in the preceding 2 years. Emails do not prove that.

You will need proof of an ongoing relationship at the consulate interview, however, so that is the time to use them.

When I submitted for my fiancee last year, this is how I did it. Approval came very rapidly.

Best of luck,

G

[kaydee457 13]

Personally, I wouldn't waste time or paper including any emails with your I-129F petition. The requirements for the I-129F are to show that you have met each other in the preceding 2 years. Emails do not prove that.

You will need proof of an ongoing relationship at the consulate interview, however, so that is the time to use them.

When I submitted for my fiancee last year, this is how I did it. Approval came very rapidly.

Best of luck,

G

Ditto! No emails in your petition.........