when to file I-129F

[Gri5w4ld 0]

Hi, I am going to visit my fiancee in just a couple months in the philippines and i'm wonder when I should start the K1 process. I want to start it now so it will go through faster but i'm not sure if I am required to meet with my fiancee before I even start the process or not. thx for the help everyone.

[Ellie-and-David 38]

Hi, I am going to visit my fiancee in just a couple months in the philippines and i'm wonder when I should start the K1 process. I want to start it now so it will go through faster but i'm not sure if I am required to meet with my fiancee before I even start the process or not. thx for the help everyone.

It is an essential requirement at the time of filing that you and the person you are going to marry have met within the last two years. You can not file until you have met her. There are very rare exceptions to this rule.

Please start by reading the K1 guides. These will help inform you of what is required of you.

[Victor&Cory 1]

Hi, I am going to visit my fiancee in just a couple months in the philippines and i'm wonder when I should start the K1 process. I want to start it now so it will go through faster but i'm not sure if I am required to meet with my fiancee before I even start the process or not. thx for the help everyone.

Hello...I'm also about to begin the process like you. If you go here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=examples and check the I129F form you'll see that in question #18 you have to explain how you and your fiancee met. Or if not you'll have to then explain how the relation was established.

If by any chance I'm wrong please someone with more knowledge in the matter correct me.

PEACE..........

Edited February 8, 2009 by Victor&Cory

[belovedbyme 0]

YOu can write a letter on how you meet and how that relationship been established with your signature on it below ,aside from meeting in person. If you want to look for a sample please look at the sample forms (Letter of Intent to Marry-both of you need to signed it). Good luck!

[CaMhae 7]

If u r planning to visit ur gf in Philippines U can apply a fiance visa here in Philippines just go to the US embassy in manila ..in roxas boulevard....i think it would be easier I saw a lot of petitioner and their FIANCEE/FIANCE there applying i-129 F when i applied for the naturalization and US passport for my lil one...i think it would be alot easier and fastest way...or call the US embassy here in philippines to ask what papers r needed to applied...they r very nice

too

or call this number 63-2-301-2000

Goodluck

[LonnieNCarmie 0]

If u r planning to visit ur gf in Philippines U can apply a fiance visa here in Philippines just go to the US embassy in manila ..in roxas boulevard....i think it would be easier I saw a lot of petitioner and their FIANCEE/FIANCE there applying i-129 F when i applied for the naturalization and US passport for my lil one...i think it would be alot easier and fastest way...or call the US embassy here in philippines to ask what papers r needed to applied...they r very nice

too

or call this number 63-2-301-2000

Goodluck

You should apply for your fiancee only after you have met her first that way you can have evidence like photos. Also unless things have changed in the last couple of years. I thought you can only apply for fiancee here in the US not at the Embassy because your petition has to go to your local USCIS according to where you live to start the approval process.

[CaMhae 7]

If u r planning to visit ur gf in Philippines U can apply a fiance visa here in Philippines just go to the US embassy in manila ..in roxas boulevard....i think it would be easier I saw a lot of petitioner and their FIANCEE/FIANCE there applying i-129 F when i applied for the naturalization and US passport for my lil one...i think it would be alot easier and fastest way...or call the US embassy here in philippines to ask what papers r needed to applied...they r very nice

too

or call this number 63-2-301-2000

Goodluck

You should apply for your fiancee only after you have met her first that way you can have evidence like photos. Also unless things have changed in the last couple of years. I thought you can only apply for fiancee here in the US not at the Embassy because your petition has to go to your local USCIS according to where you live to start the approval process.

Really??/i have friends here they applied k1 but havent met yet in person when they apply the k1...the guy only visit his lady last feb 14,2008 but the guy stay only for 5 days cuz has emergency back home..they dnt have pictures together...they got approve july 5..so i dnt think that u cant apply k1 visa if u havent met ur fiance/fiancee in person

[CaMhae 7]

If u r planning to visit ur gf in Philippines U can apply a fiance visa here in Philippines just go to the US embassy in manila ..in roxas boulevard....i think it would be easier I saw a lot of petitioner and their FIANCEE/FIANCE there applying i-129 F when i applied for the naturalization and US passport for my lil one...i think it would be alot easier and fastest way...or call the US embassy here in philippines to ask what papers r needed to applied...they r very nice

too

or call this number 63-2-301-2000

Goodluck

You should apply for your fiancee only after you have met her first that way you can have evidence like photos. Also unless things have changed in the last couple of years. I thought you can only apply for fiancee here in the US not at the Embassy because your petition has to go to your local USCIS according to where you live to start the approval process.

Really??/i have friends here they applied k1 but havent met yet in person when they apply the k1...the guy only visit his lady last feb 14,2008 but the guy stay only for 5 days cuz has emergency back home..they dnt have pictures together...they got approve july 5..so i dnt think that u cant apply k1 visa if u havent met ur fiance/fiancee in person

Go to US embassy here in Philippines and see for Ur self......or if ur here in phil go visit the USembassy here..go to american services

[luckytxn 2,264]

One of the main requirements to file for a K1 visa is that you both need to have met in the past 2 years in person. If you file before meeting then you have failed the requirement. Also when you send the K1 petition you are supposed to answer if you have done this and also they ask how you two met. To show you have met you are supposed to send some evidence that you have done so like the boarding passes, pics, passport stamp, etc. It is hard to do this if you two have never met yet.

[payxibka 10,044]

Hi, I am going to visit my fiancee in just a couple months in the philippines and i'm wonder when I should start the K1 process. I want to start it now so it will go through faster but i'm not sure if I am required to meet with my fiancee before I even start the process or not. thx for the help everyone.

The first requirement of any petition process is to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.... It will answer many questions you have and/or didn't even know to ask.

[Sinergy 3]

If u r planning to visit ur gf in Philippines U can apply a fiance visa here in Philippines just go to the US embassy in manila ..in roxas boulevard....i think it would be easier I saw a lot of petitioner and their FIANCEE/FIANCE there applying i-129 F when i applied for the naturalization and US passport for my lil one...i think it would be alot easier and fastest way...or call the US embassy here in philippines to ask what papers r needed to applied...they r very nice

too

or call this number 63-2-301-2000

Goodluck

You should apply for your fiancee only after you have met her first that way you can have evidence like photos. Also unless things have changed in the last couple of years. I thought you can only apply for fiancee here in the US not at the Embassy because your petition has to go to your local USCIS according to where you live to start the approval process.

Really??/i have friends here they applied k1 but havent met yet in person when they apply the k1...the guy only visit his lady last feb 14,2008 but the guy stay only for 5 days cuz has emergency back home..they dnt have pictures together...they got approve july 5..so i dnt think that u cant apply k1 visa if u havent met ur fiance/fiancee in person

The NUMBER ONE requirment for the K1 is you must have met in person within the past 2 years. If you dont, and fail to prove otherwise, its a denial. Unless you file a waiver for it and thats super hard to get. I dont think you got the whole story from the ppl you know who filed the K1...they wouldnt have been approved had they not met in person before filing. They wouldve needed proof...unless they sent proof that was doctored.

since reading some of the recent threads in K1 forum...am i the only one noticing alot of uhm either fraud and or ppl not caring about the requirments when petitioning for a fiance from the Philippines??

Edited February 9, 2009 by Sinergy

[CuriousGuy 0]

You have to travel to her THERE, then return to the USA and file from HERE. It's not easy.

I'm assuming you know that she's worth it. So, suck it up and get busy planning, LOL.

Seriously, I've never been out of the country, and I had a fantastic time over there with a "tour-guide" whom I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Just a thought....Perhaps the folks people saw at the USEM were those who returned to be with their fiance' through the medical and interview process?

[payxibka 10,044]

The NUMBER ONE requirment for the K1 is you must have met in person within the past 2 years. If you dont, and fail to prove otherwise, its a denial. Unless you file a waiver for it and thats super hard to get. I dont think you got the whole story from the ppl you know who filed the K1...they wouldnt have been approved had they not met in person before filing. They wouldve needed proof...unless they sent proof that was doctored.

since reading some of the recent threads in K1 forum...am i the only one noticing alot of uhm either fraud and or ppl not caring about the requirments when petitioning for a fiance from the Philippines??

Actually the number one requirement is that the petitioner must be a USC... but your point is still very valid.

[Sinergy 3]

The NUMBER ONE requirment for the K1 is you must have met in person within the past 2 years. If you dont, and fail to prove otherwise, its a denial. Unless you file a waiver for it and thats super hard to get. I dont think you got the whole story from the ppl you know who filed the K1...they wouldnt have been approved had they not met in person before filing. They wouldve needed proof...unless they sent proof that was doctored.

since reading some of the recent threads in K1 forum...am i the only one noticing alot of uhm either fraud and or ppl not caring about the requirments when petitioning for a fiance from the Philippines??

Actually the number one requirement is that the petitioner must be a USC... but your point is still very valid.

true...but i thought that was atleast common sense...however..your right to bring it up as i forgot where i was posting