My fiances K-1

[Chasen.s 0]

Hi my names chasen

I sent my fiances Visa papers in about a week ago. I sent the I-129F, 2 biographic papers, one for her and me. 2 passport photos, and 4 photos of use together. A copy of my birth cert. Was that all i was suppose to send in?

Also how long will it take for me to hear back from them that they got the papers, and for them to send word that they will approve the visa? I heard since im military its a little faster?? Any truth in that?

[amykathleen2005 441]

You should have come here first. You forgot the most important part, evidence that you have met in the last 2 years. You will probably receive a request for more evidence which will put you behind a week or two depending on how fast you respond. You will probably here from them in a few days to weeks regarding them receiving your paperwork. Being in the military means nothing unless you are going to be deployed soon.

[Sunny123 44]

read this http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

You may get an rfe maybe doe to lack of proof of actual meeting in the last two years. It right now takes a minimum of 5 months also depending if your application gets set to the California or Vermont office. They typically only speed up the application if you request and if you about to be deployed.

[Chasen.s 0]

Well i forgot to say i sent my flight papers for the last time i went down to mexico and visited her. Ill need more then that?

[Meg and Nigel 21]

4 photos of you together is not enough evidence that you have met in person in the last 2 years. Especially if they are not film dated. You need to send in copies of your passports' ID pages and entry stamps, boarding passes from flights to see each other (although many don't have the year on them and as such are pretty much useless- I would also send the itinerary the airline emails you), receipts from hotels, etc. I don't know if you can send in more now to be added to your case or if you have to wait and see if you get an RFE. As for how long it will take- probably many months. Sorry dude.

[MensahLuv 4]

Did you send letters of intent to marry from each of you signed?

[MensahLuv 4]

Also, being in the military does not speed up the process. There are people in the military who have been waiting for 5 months for approval. It reaaly dependson the case loads they have.

[Chasen.s 0]

Well i sent the stuff the instruction forms told me to and a little extra, i see i forgot a couple things, but i have Army legal look it over before i sent it. They said it should be good. So we will hope for the best!

[Chasen.s 0]

Also, when we get to the interview step, will i be interviewed as well here in the states? or will i have to travel down to mexico and be at my fiances interview?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Well i sent the stuff the instruction forms told me to and a little extra, i see i forgot a couple things, but i have Army legal look it over before i sent it. They said it should be good. So we will hope for the best!

Actually, no, you didn't. The form's instructions say to include an original statement from each of you establishing your intent to marry. Read paragraph 5.B on page 3 of the I-129F instructions.

An Army legal officer is probably not who you should have had look over your package. Does your post have a USCIS liaison office? They would have been more help. Or an immigration attorney.

What did you mean before by "flight papers"? If you meant boarding passes from your flight then that's good primary evidence. If you meant an itinerary, then no - not good evidence.

Also, when we get to the interview step, will i be interviewed as well here in the states? or will i have to travel down to mexico and be at my fiances interview?

Neither. You don't get interviewed at all during the visa process. You can go to Mexico for the interview to help support your fiancee, but you won't be able to attend the interview with her.

[E&R4ever 6]

Hi my names chasen

I sent my fiances Visa papers in about a week ago. I sent the I-129F, 2 biographic papers, one for her and me. 2 passport photos, and 4 photos of use together. A copy of my birth cert. Was that all i was suppose to send in?

Also how long will it take for me to hear back from them that they got the papers, and for them to send word that they will approve the visa? I heard since im military its a little faster?? Any truth in that?

Chasen,

This site has the FAQ section which provides an excellent guide for you to use. Please read up on it and detrmine what you may have forgotten. Also, do expect an RFE as previously stated, but it will speed up your process having ready what should have been included.

Wishing you the best on your journey!

E&R4EVER

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