Just A quick question about the I-129F petiton.

[JORDANTONI09 10]

Hey all VJers...I just have a question about sending the I-129F

I know this question must be common and it has been seen a lot, but I just wanna know if there is a simple, yet professional way to send the petition in. I'm getting everything in order and I'm just waiting for my fiance to send me her letter of intent, but I just want it to be easy and simple so the USCIS wont have so much trouble going through it all. A lot of people send in massive petitions all packed and they say that some come out not so much comprehensive, so I want to avoid that. Thank you all for the comments and suggestions, I love this site cuz it helped me out so far

[scotty's girl 1]

I wish I knew how my fiance arranged ours. Maybe the guys here can tell you. Good luck to your journey

[marriedtomrg 141]

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

[Zen Den 18]

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

on the contrary, make sure you have enough proof of your genuine relationship. remember, this is the major aspect of a K1 application. show proof of your constant communication, pictures of your visit (better if you have pics of you and her family, friends, workmates etc) cards, letters, receipts of phone bills showing her number etc.

check all your forms, make sure all info are correct, accurate, consistent and complete.

organize your application with a cover letter and table of contents. (just imagine if you're the one to process the application, would you be happy with a messy pile of papers?)

good luck and god bless!

[thepizzadude 26]

Here ya go...Good Luck

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=assembly

[JORDANTONI09 10]

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

It does help a lot, thank you. The main thing is to assemble the whole package. Should I just use a manila folder with ACCO fasteners, or 2 punch holes, should I use tabs? and lastly, do I really need to label the envelope that i'm sending the petition in? Thanks.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

good luck and i love ur timeline, abby n sheryl

good luck and i love ur timeline, abby n sheryl

[marriedtomrg 141]

Hi JORDANTONI09.

No we didn't use any really. What you use to bind or keep stuff together is a matter of preference and practicality. I believe a lot of the VJ members used those materials.

What I did with some of our supporting documents was to paper-clip them together (I folded a piece of paper on the top right hand corner before putting on the paper clip because i didn't want the clip to punch a hole in the sheet when the USCIS adjudicator takes them off lol). I stapled my forms (including the Annexes/extra sheets of paper for my extra long answers) and paper-clipped them together also. The supporting documents for bonafide marriage, which were thicker (we are applying for K3), I used those black alligator clips (same thing with a piece of folded on the top corner before clipping...didn't want clip marks on the sheets lol).

For the passport pictures I didn't have clear plastic bags...I wanted to use small ones but couldn't find any here in National Bookstore, so I bought small brown coin envelopes instead. Put labels on them with our name, date of birth, and if we were the Petitioner or the Beneficiary (not necessary, but when you work at a Canadian immigration firm, you tend to pick up a few pointers here and there that could be useful in preparing US applications and documents).

We also had a cover letter listing exactly what we were sending them, and a separate list of what was included in the bonafide evidence of marriage.

Hope this helps.

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

It does help a lot, thank you. The main thing is to assemble the whole package. Should I just use a manila folder with ACCO fasteners, or 2 punch holes, should I use tabs? and lastly, do I really need to label the envelope that i'm sending the petition in? Thanks.

[Matt & Bing 56]

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

on the contrary, make sure you have enough proof of your genuine relationship. remember, this is the major aspect of a K1 application. show proof of your constant communication, pictures of your visit (better if you have pics of you and her family, friends, workmates etc) cards, letters, receipts of phone bills showing her number etc.

check all your forms, make sure all info are correct, accurate, consistent and complete.

organize your application with a cover letter and table of contents. (just imagine if you're the one to process the application, would you be happy with a messy pile of papers?)

good luck and god bless!

This is not true for the initial petition. Proof of an ongoing relationship is only needed at the interview. All that is needed for the petition is proof of having met in person within the last 2 years prior to filing.

[Zen Den 18]

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

on the contrary, make sure you have enough proof of your genuine relationship. remember, this is the major aspect of a K1 application. show proof of your constant communication, pictures of your visit (better if you have pics of you and her family, friends, workmates etc) cards, letters, receipts of phone bills showing her number etc.

check all your forms, make sure all info are correct, accurate, consistent and complete.

organize your application with a cover letter and table of contents. (just imagine if you're the one to process the application, would you be happy with a messy pile of papers?)

good luck and god bless!

This is not true for the initial petition. Proof of an ongoing relationship is only needed at the interview. All that is needed for the petition is proof of having met in person within the last 2 years prior to filing.

Matt and Bing, it IS true... check this out: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

where it says...

Documentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship:

Use as many of these items are possible. There is no minimum,

but the more you can provide the less likely you are that you will receive an RFE. 1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file.

2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a company such as kodakgallery.com. You can also make duplicates of photo's at your local photo store (Walgreeens, CVS, etc). Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back.

3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

...and it makes sense because whatever you submit will tell a lot about your relationship...my husband and I followed it and it worked!

[JORDANTONI09 10]

good luck and i love ur timeline, abby n sheryl

good luck and i love ur timeline, abby n sheryl

Thank you, Abby n Sheryl. A lot of thought when into the timeline Seems like you too are doing good, I hope to be like that real soon.

[JORDANTONI09 10]

Hi JORDANTONI09.

No we didn't use any really. What you use to bind or keep stuff together is a matter of preference and practicality. I believe a lot of the VJ members used those materials.

What I did with some of our supporting documents was to paper-clip them together (I folded a piece of paper on the top right hand corner before putting on the paper clip because i didn't want the clip to punch a hole in the sheet when the USCIS adjudicator takes them off lol). I stapled my forms (including the Annexes/extra sheets of paper for my extra long answers) and paper-clipped them together also. The supporting documents for bonafide marriage, which were thicker (we are applying for K3), I used those black alligator clips (same thing with a piece of folded on the top corner before clipping...didn't want clip marks on the sheets lol).

For the passport pictures I didn't have clear plastic bags...I wanted to use small ones but couldn't find any here in National Bookstore, so I bought small brown coin envelopes instead. Put labels on them with our name, date of birth, and if we were the Petitioner or the Beneficiary (not necessary, but when you work at a Canadian immigration firm, you tend to pick up a few pointers here and there that could be useful in preparing US applications and documents).

We also had a cover letter listing exactly what we were sending them, and a separate list of what was included in the bonafide evidence of marriage.

Hope this helps.

Hi there.

The resources here on VJ are very excellent guides to help you prepare your own application. You may want to follow the links to the VJ Guides on K1 Visas.

They were very helpful to us when we were preparing our K3 and K4 applications.

When you're filling out the forms, just put in consistent information. If data doesn't fit in the form, prepare an extra sheet referencing the form it corresponds with, the question number and the page number.

As for the supporting documents, keep it simple...you don't need a whole whack of pictures, e-mails, text transcripts or chat transcripts...use them sparingly.

When in doubt...ask the questions here.

Hope it helps.

It does help a lot, thank you. The main thing is to assemble the whole package. Should I just use a manila folder with ACCO fasteners, or 2 punch holes, should I use tabs? and lastly, do I really need to label the envelope that i'm sending the petition in? Thanks.

Thank you, those are some great tips. I know more now to how I'm going to assemble it, thanks so much for your help.