Question on I-129F form

[sunmoons76 0]

How much detail do you need for question 18 (describe the circumstances under which you met)

[baron555 934]

How much detail do you need for question 18 (describe the circumstances under which you met)

One or two sentences, like:

We first met online in 2008. After corresponding using emails, phone calls, text messages and Skype video calls, we both travelled to and met in Kiev, Ukraine from Feb. 14 to Feb. 24, 2009

Edited June 29, 2009 by baron555

[brlukath 1]

This is a matter of personal choice. I wrote a several page attachment that tied into all of the primary and secondary evidence that I sent along (photos, tickets, bills, etc.). Other people write a couple of sentences or a couple of paragraphs.

Do a search of the forums and you will find MUCH discussion on varying opinions.

The most important thing to remember is that your statement must show that you have met IN PERSON in the last 2 YEARS (i.e. count backwards 2 years from the day you expect your I-129f will be rec'vd, and your in person meeting must have happened in that time, unless you qualify (and prove) for an exception. That means if my NOA1 is June 29, 2009, I had to have had an in person meeting between that date and June 28, 2007. Anything before that date does not show you have met the requirement.) You can't control your NOA1 date, but you can pretty easily tell if you fit in the window.

[Otto 83]

How much detail do you need for question 18 (describe the circumstances under which you met)

Your description should be brief/to-the-point. They're not looking for the love story, but a description of how you met in person.

There are plenty of folks who's description fit in the box provided while others may choose to include a supplemental sheet to add a few more details (ours was one line on the form and a brief paragraph on a supplemental sheet).

[brlukath 1]

In the interest of full disclosure: I actually wrote two sentences in the box (something like -- "I was introduced to [sO] in person in about October 2007 in [location]; we started dating shortly after and have been a couple ever since. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT.")

It was the affidavit that was several pages. Not many people suggest doing it this way, but I think if you choose to write something longer, it is a really good idea. That way the adjudicator has the necessary information but can choose to look at the extra stuff not required by the form if s/he so chooses.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

How much detail do you need for question 18 (describe the circumstances under which you met)

"While returning fro a trip to Ukraine on September 19, 2007 I had a layover in Prague, CZ. I met Alla while waiting in line to buy bus tickets to the city" End of story. Attached ONE photo and boarding passes and passport stamps for that trip. Approved in 58 days, no RFEs.

[Matt & Bing 56]

In the interest of full disclosure: I actually wrote two sentences in the box (something like -- "I was introduced to [sO] in person in about October 2007 in [location]; we started dating shortly after and have been a couple ever since. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT.")

It was the affidavit that was several pages. Not many people suggest doing it this way, but I think if you choose to write something longer, it is a really good idea. That way the adjudicator has the necessary information but can choose to look at the extra stuff not required by the form if s/he so chooses.

Once they have the necessary information, there's no need to add anything else. They simply want to know when and where you met in person.

Edited June 30, 2009 by Matt & Bing