Help me! I'm confused!

[Peter_Pan 661]

Hello, everybody!

Sorry to burst in on you in this matter, but I am awfully confused. Can you, please, confirm that this is what the k1 application package must contain:

1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted.

2. Cover Letter (see example). Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-129F), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiance(e) (see example)

4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it.

5. Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1. (see example)

6. Proof of having met in past two years. (click here for examples)

7. G-325A filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated (see example).

8. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name of the US citizen on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert US Citizen's Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

9. G-325A filled out by the foreign fiance(e) signed and dated (see example).

10. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign fiance(e). Write the full name of the foreign fiance(e) on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert foreign fiance(e) name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

11. Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport issued with a validity of at least 5 years or a copy of the US Citizen's naturalization certificate (front and back). This is used to establish citizenship.

12. Copy of final Divorce Decree(s) or Certificate(s) for the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) if either has been previously married. If the previous marriage of the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) ended due to the death of their spouse then include a Copy of Death Certificate(s) documenting that fact.

13. Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents. You must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.

14. In regards to Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information.

And, in case of an incomplete application package, what must my fiance do? Can he send the necessary papers to complete it, or must we start all over again, the whole process?

[Tahoma 2,292]

Looks good. As a matter of fact, it looks like the K-1 Checklist in the Guides here on VJ. my link.

[Inky 1,111]

It depends on what you forgot.

They would send an RFE for the documents they need or they would reject the entire thing and you would have to redo it and send it back to them. You don't say what was not included thought.

[clarence954 20]

yes if you follow it you shouldn't have any problems.

just make sure you go over everything 2 to 3 times t make sure you didn't leave any thing unanswered. also, put n/a and none in the correct spaces.

in case of an incomplete application package, what must my fiance do? if you are missing/incomplete anything the uscis will send you and rfe, which is the uscis way of asking to send them the missing item.

Can he send the necessary papers to complete it yes

must we start all over again, the whole process? NO

Edited August 19, 2011 by clarence954

[Operator 1,927]

And, in case of an incomplete application package, what must my fiance do? Can he send the necessary papers to complete it, or must we start all over again, the whole process?

In the case of an incomplete application it will be either rejected or USCIS will send the petitioner a Request for Further Evidence (RFE) depending on what was missing.

[Peter_Pan 661]

It seems my fiance forgot everything but no 1, 2 and 3.

We got our data from the ucis site, but only found information about the fees and the I-129F form.

Edited August 19, 2011 by Peter_Pan

[clarence954 20]

It seems my fiance forgot everything but no 1, 2 and 3.

We got our data from the ucis site, but only found information about the fees and the I-129F form.

wow! it's 100 percent you will receive an rfe, but it will only delay the process by a few weeks that 's all. just have all the paper ready, so once you receive the rfe letter you can send it back immediately

Edited August 19, 2011 by clarence954

[Peter_Pan 661]

Yeah, I know we messed up. It's damage control time I suppose, I'll make sure we have everything next time. Will he have to pay the fee again?

Also, he's in MN, should the package be sent to Nebraska or Vermont?

Edited August 19, 2011 by Peter_Pan

[Tahoma 2,292]

It seems my fiance forgot everything but no 1, 2 and 3.

We got our data from the ucis site, but only found information about the fees and the I-129F form.

Your fiancé may get an RFE from the USCIS, in which case he should follow the directions on the RFE and submit the required documents.

However, there's also a chance the USCIS will reject the petition, cash the check, and keep the money. In that case, your fiancé will have to apply again...and pay again.

[clarence954 20]

Yeah, I know we messed up. It's damage control time I suppose, I'll make sure we have everything next time. Will he have to pay the fee again?

Also, he's in MN, should the package be sent to Nebraska or Vermont?

no you didn't mess up. it will only delay your process by a few weeks that's all. you will not have to pay anymore fees.

If you just sent it, the person that opens it might notice that your application is missing a lot and they will just send it back to you to complete, but I don't think that will happen because the check is good.

Edited August 19, 2011 by clarence954

[Tahoma 2,292]

Also, he's in MN, should the package be sent to Nebraska or Vermont?

Neither.

Send it here.

[clarence954 20]

Your fiancé may get an RFE from the USCIS, in which case he should follow the directions on the RFE and submit the required documents.

However, there's also a chance the USCIS will reject the petition, cash the check, and keep the money. In that case, your fiancé will have to apply again...and pay again.

this is completely incorrect

[Peter_Pan 661]

Ok. Thank you everyone.

Another question now. I live in a block of flats, so my mailing address includes number of the block, number of the entrance, floor, no of the apartment. In the files I have to fill in, at the address, they only have street and number. If I just fill in those, I would never get anything delivered. So, what should I do, disregard the "instruction" and write more of my address in the "number and street" box?

[Inky 1,111]

if all he sent was 1 2 3 then he will get more than an RFE, he will most likely get a rejected petition because most of what is required is missing.

[clarence954 20]

if all he sent was 1 2 3 then he will get more than an RFE, he will most likely get a rejected petition because most of what is required is missing.

yes that's probable but the uscis isn't going to cash the check and tell him sorry. If it's rejected it will be better that way he can speed the process up.