Help me on My Journey....

[kunleseun 2]

Hello VJ'er

I would like to say "Impressive work everyone"....

I just got my citizenship September 2010.Special thanks to all the contributors on the N-400 Forum.

Its time to file for my fiance of 11 years....I am excited and overwhelmed at the same time.

I have read the guides and all...

Started my application today....

For now i have three questions...

In regards to question 18 on the i-129f application on "if we have met within the last 2 yrs and how we met"

This is what i typed in....>>>Let me know if its too much information or less information or exactly whats expected.

MY FIANCE AND I MET DECEMBER 1999 IN NIGERIA.WE ATTENDED THE SAME CHURCH AND WE WERE IN THE SAME CHOIR.I RELOCATED TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2004,IN THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN TO NIGERIA TO SEE MY FIANCE TWICE(AUGUST 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009 TO JANUARY 2010).WE GOT ENGAGED 10/25/2009.

and again,is the address am sending the application to right???? I live in maryland.

This is what my cover letter looks like.

I-129FCover Letter

My address(???)<<<<<Second question.

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS

Attn: I-129F

2501 South State Highway 121 Business

Suite 400

Lewisville, TX 75067

09/18/2010

Nature of the submission:I-129F ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-129F, Petitionfor K-1 Fiancé Visa for *********, and supporting documents.

Contents include:

- Payment in the amount of $455

- I-129F

- G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)

- G-325A Supplement: Applicant Employment History

- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)

- Naturalization certificate (Petitioner)

- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitionerand Beneficiary)

- Proof of having met in person in the past two years

- Proof of ongoing relationship

Copies of documentssubmitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that Imay be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consularofficer at a later date.

Signed,

[PETITIONERS SIGNATURE]

Let me know if am on track and all...Input well appreciated.

Thanks ...

[REINITA♥REY 8]

I think your question 18 is perfect. Yes, everything goes to TX now...they wdo the initial processing and then forward to your service center.

[damilola 0]

I think your question 18 is perfect. Yes, everything goes to TX now...they wdo the initial processing and then forward to your service center.

you good and best of luck

[kunleseun 2]

Thanks Laduque and Damilola. I appreciate ur input.

One question u guys didnt answer....... Does my address go right before i have the USCIS SERVICE CENTER address?( I highlighted the question on the i-129f cover letter above)

Thanks:)

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Yes it goes there. Don't forget to label photos, and even provide a brief description of who is in the such as Photo #3 , July 2007 , me and my fiance Suzie Smith visiting her parents John and Mary Smith in Lagos.

[Ryan H 3,856]

I would suggest replacing "To Whom It May Concern" with "Dear Sir or Madam." While the former is not incorrect and would not cause you any difficulty whatsoever. It's just my own opinion that the latter has a more personal feel to it.

Again, very trivial, but sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference.

According to the sample guides here on VJ, where you have put your address on your cover letter is fine.

Best wishes on your journey and congratulations on your citizenship!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello VJ'er

I would like to say "Impressive work everyone"....

I just got my citizenship September 2010.Special thanks to all the contributors on the N-400 Forum.

Its time to file for my fiance of 11 years....I am excited and overwhelmed at the same time.

I have read the guides and all...

Started my application today....

For now i have three questions...

In regards to question 18 on the i-129f application on "if we have met within the last 2 yrs and how we met"

This is what i typed in....>>>Let me know if its too much information or less information or exactly whats expected.

MY FIANCE AND I MET DECEMBER 1999 IN NIGERIA.WE ATTENDED THE SAME CHURCH AND WE WERE IN THE SAME CHOIR.I RELOCATED TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2004,IN THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN TO NIGERIA TO SEE MY FIANCE TWICE(AUGUST 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009 TO JANUARY 2010).WE GOT ENGAGED 10/25/2009.

and again,is the address am sending the application to right???? I live in maryland.

This is what my cover letter looks like.

I-129FCover Letter

My address(???)<<<<<Second question.

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS

Attn: I-129F

2501 South State Highway 121 Business

Suite 400

Lewisville, TX 75067

09/18/2010

Nature of the submission:I-129F ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-129F, Petitionfor K-1 Fiancé Visa for *********, and supporting documents.

Contents include:

- Payment in the amount of $455

- I-129F

- G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)

- G-325A Supplement: Applicant Employment History

- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)

- Naturalization certificate (Petitioner)

- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitionerand Beneficiary)

- Proof of having met in person in the past two years

- Proof of ongoing relationship

Copies of documentssubmitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that Imay be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consularofficer at a later date.

Signed,

[PETITIONERS SIGNATURE]

Let me know if am on track and all...Input well appreciated.

Thanks ...

they want to know how and when you met in person WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS...not "how you met". "I visited my fiance in Nigeria in February, 2010" for example, would be fine. Attach copies of evidence you were there (passport stamps, boarding passes and photos for example) Job done. You do not have to describe more than one meeting or the first meeting or the last meeting. Just ONE meeting within the last two years.

[kunleseun 2]

Thanks G-A....Replaced it with that....

Thanks.

they want to know how and when you met in person WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS...not "how you met". "I visited my fiance in Nigeria in February, 2010" for example, would be fine. Attach copies of evidence you were there (passport stamps, boarding passes and photos for example) Job done. You do not have to describe more than one meeting or the first meeting or the last meeting. Just ONE meeting within the last two years.

[kunleseun 2]

I replaced it with that.

Thanks Ryan H.

I would suggest replacing "To Whom It May Concern" with "Dear Sir or Madam." While the former is not incorrect and would not cause you any difficulty whatsoever. It's just my own opinion that the latter has a more personal feel to it.

Again, very trivial, but sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference.

According to the sample guides here on VJ, where you have put your address on your cover letter is fine.

Best wishes on your journey and congratulations on your citizenship!

[kunleseun 2]

Thanks....How many pictures of us...do u think is sufficient ?Dont wanna bombard them with all.

Another question....What do u think of me including pictures... my fiancé took with my family and pictures of me with his family??? I have heard all of scary stuffs about Nigerian embassy.(dont want them thinking we are married)

Thanks again.

Yes it goes there. Don't forget to label photos, and even provide a brief description of who is in the such as Photo #3 , July 2007 , me and my fiance Suzie Smith visiting her parents John and Mary Smith in Lagos.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Pictures that may imply you are married are dangerous but they want to know that the relationship is know by both families. Some people make the mistake of sending photos all from the same day/ same clothes that don't show more than that day of being together.

[Dodi 69]

We only included 7 photos, and had no problems whatsoever, but we were going through London. It also depends on what other documentation you have of your relationship. I included 38 pages worth of phone records, copies of our passport pages with stamps from our visits, emails back and forth, copies of boarding passes and receipts for our trips, a card he sent me for christmas that says "To My Beautiful Fiance" on the front, the receipt for my wedding dress, and a receipt for a christmas and birthday package my mom sent to him.

Compile as much as you can, if you frontload it, they can't claim it wasn't submitted.

Good luck!

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

I would suggest replacing "To Whom It May Concern" with "Dear Sir or Madam." While the former is not incorrect and would not cause you any difficulty whatsoever. It's just my own opinion that the latter has a more personal feel to it.

Again, very trivial, but sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference.

According to the sample guides here on VJ, where you have put your address on your cover letter is fine.

Best wishes on your journey and congratulations on your citizenship!

Please enter a timeline...it helps everyone on this site...thanks!

[kunleseun 2]

Another Bump......

Can my fiance fax or scan the G-325A and the letter of intent to me?????? or he has to mail it?

Thanks everyone

[Kathryn41 3,205]

You may wish to front-load your application a bit with lots of evidence that proves the ongoing nature of your relationship. Including evidence of previous trips would be useful. Nigeria is considered one of the most difficult - if not the most difficult - consulates in which to get a visa. Give them a good amount of information up front that proves you do have a valid, long-term relationship so they can't deny your fiancee at the interview for not having a valid relationship and refusing to examine the additional evidence she brings with her. They will have good evidence prior to the interview so it will be more difficult to deny the application. Good luck to you - and congratulations on your own citizenship.