Not sure where to start. [K-1]

[Bern. 3]

My fiance and I have been together for 3 years pretty much, and we met online, but we have seen each other on several occasions. We're in the process of putting the I-129F package for the K-1 but we're not really sure where to start.

Should we fill out all the forms and then work on the letters, and then work on getting pictures printed out, and everything? I'm just so confused, and would really like some help.

Also, he is currently in the army and is at Fort Bliss, Texas for his AIT training. What should we put for his home address at this time? Military address or his house that he used to live in, and where his parents still reside.

Thank you. : )

[minnew 4]

We are also in the process of getting together the forms and required supporting evidence, I feel overwhelmed too but reading the Guides and looking at the filled out example forms has helped alot and has really helped break down everything that we need to do for the whole K-1 process. My bf and I have been together for almost 4 years as well and he is in the military. As far as the address question I believe you would put down his current address or if the training address is not current at the time keep a record of how long he was at the training address. Is he receiving mail @ that address or somewhere else? When my bf deployed 3 years ago im pretty sure his mail was collected by one of his roommates. Anyways hope this helps!

My fiance and I have been together for 3 years pretty much, and we met online, but we have seen each other on several occasions. We're in the process of putting the I-129F package for the K-1 but we're not really sure where to start.

Should we fill out all the forms and then work on the letters, and then work on getting pictures printed out, and everything? I'm just so confused, and would really like some help.

Also, he is currently in the army and is at Fort Bliss, Texas for his AIT training. What should we put for his home address at this time? Military address or his house that he used to live in, and where his parents still reside.

Thank you. : )

[Dakine 26]

My fiance and I have been together for 3 years pretty much, and we met online, but we have seen each other on several occasions. We're in the process of putting the I-129F package for the K-1 but we're not really sure where to start.

Should we fill out all the forms and then work on the letters, and then work on getting pictures printed out, and everything? I'm just so confused, and would really like some help.

Also, he is currently in the army and is at Fort Bliss, Texas for his AIT training. What should we put for his home address at this time? Military address or his house that he used to live in, and where his parents still reside.

Thank you. : )

Actually there isn't much to submitting for a K1. Main thing is to show proof you guys have met in the last 2 years. Only need a couple pictures. Save proof of bona fide relationship for the embassy interview. Only original documents you need is the letter of intent, I-129F and the G325As.

Very few K1s are denied at original submission.

Load up on the communication evidence for the embassy interview.

[TBoneTX 47,526]

[...]Only need a couple pictures. Save proof of bona fide relationship for the embassy interview. [...]Load up on the communication evidence for the embassy interview.

This advice may suffice for those couples who will face interviews at lower-fraud consulates (such as those in Canada), but it's cavalier at best for anywhere else. See post #8 in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=159042

for some ideas that you might wish to apply, even though your situation is different than the one that the post actually addresses.

Regarding mailing addresses, think about using the most reliable and permanent address available, such as that of parents.

[Dakine 26]

[...]Only need a couple pictures. Save proof of bona fide relationship for the embassy interview. [...]Load up on the communication evidence for the embassy interview.

This advice may suffice for those couples who will face interviews at lower-fraud consulates (such as those in Canada), but it's cavalier at best for anywhere else. See post #8 in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=159042

for some ideas that you might wish to apply, even though your situation is different than the one that the post actually addresses.

Regarding mailing addresses, think about using the most reliable and permanent address available, such as that of parents.

Doesn't hurt to file extra ammo. Better than not having enuf.

Just be sure a make copies and send to the bene so they will know what was said and submitted when the CO questions you.

Sometimes less can be better.

[minnew 4]

[...]Only need a couple pictures. Save proof of bona fide relationship for the embassy interview. [...]Load up on the communication evidence for the embassy interview.

This advice may suffice for those couples who will face interviews at lower-fraud consulates (such as those in Canada), but it's cavalier at best for anywhere else. See post #8 in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=159042

for some ideas that you might wish to apply, even though your situation is different than the one that the post actually addresses.

Regarding mailing addresses, think about using the most reliable and permanent address available, such as that of parents.

Doesn't hurt to file extra ammo. Better than not having enuf.

Just be sure a make copies and send to the bene so they will know what was said and submitted when the CO questions you.

Sometimes less can be better.

Also, forgot to mention in my last post, if you haven't already come check out the Canadian Forum, they have been a great help as well.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

[KimandRuss 0]

Simply use the K1 Guide... go down the checklist and add each item to your package. It's very thorough. There are also example forms (link above) to help you fill out the forms properly and avoid an RFE.

As an added note, dont forget Q2 in Part C on the I129f. It's simply a box that needs to be ticked but seems the most common reason for RFE's.

As mentioned above, you are best to use an address that will remain consistent throughout the process (such as a parents) and file that the USCIS office (CSC/VSC) for that address.

Good luck.

[BBJohnnyT 0]

Actually there isn't much to submitting for a K1. Main thing is to show proof you guys have met in the last 2 years. Only need a couple pictures.

Actually, this is apparently no longer sufficient. For my K1 submission, I submitted 4 photos, each in different locations on different days. I wrote our names, locations and dates on the back of each one. I received an RFE for more evidence of "first meeting". The photos by themselves were not sufficient. They wanted additional proof such as flight receipts and ticket stubs, passport photocopies, credit card receipts from the both of us placing us in the same location at the same time, letter from a commanding officer, etc.

[KimandRuss 0]

it's noted in the guides that photos are secondary evidence. I can put you with anyone at anytime anywhere in the world with photoshop.

What you need is real proof of having met in person within the last two years. Most of us use passport stamps, boarding passes, iterneraries... credit card statements... conclusive evidence.