I-129F + affidavits of bonafide and support

[haveheart 0]

"Along with the K-1 petition I'm also sending a letter from my parents saying they recognize our relation as real and current. Also, my mom's letter says that 'upon approval of the petition an affidavit of support will be made co-sponsoring the immigrant (my fiancé) so he won't become a public charge for the government'. Is that alright or too much information?!

The only real place where we can explain about our relationship is the question 18 of the I-129F, right? I mean, some people don't even get interview before being denied, do they? I would assume that describing the circumstances and events (not a love story but the actual major events) would be the best thing, so the people form the consulate abroad would know more about the case before the interview, right?

Thanks"

[TeapotGirl 66]

if you are still filing the I-129F then it's not needed yet. Affidavit of support is for the interview of the beneficiary once initial documents are approved.

For now you need

$340 check

I-129F

G325A (beneficiary and the petitioner)

2x2 photos passport style (beneficiary and the petitioner) carefully check specification

Cover letter

Letter of intent (beneficiary and the petitioner)

Divorce Decree if applicable

Petitioner Cert true copy of Birth Cert

Evidence of meeting in person

-photos

-passport all pages

-hotel receipts

-credit card statement

-tickets

Edited November 3, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[TeapotGirl 66]

The only real place where we can explain about our relationship is the question 18 of the I-129F, right?

It's describing how you two met in person. If you need additional sheet then that's ok. That's called I-29f supplement.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Unless you have a marked lack of evidence to present - the letter from your parents is not needed.

You just need a letter of intent from both of you, fee, and the form, along with the evidence you met in the previous 2 years prior to the petition. You can also include letters, phone logs, etc to show the relationship at this stage.

When it gets to the embassy - then you will need an I-134 from you and your parents for the support - and more evidence. (you will also update your letters of intent)

You are correct in the summary for 18 on the form - my own statement was short, direct, and to the point. They just want to make sure you meet the 2 yr requirement.

[haveheart 0]

Is there any positive impact of including those letters? I mean, wouldn't it be better if they knew it beforehand?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Is there any positive impact of including those letters? I mean, wouldn't it be better if they knew it beforehand?

There would not be any impact if you include them or not at this stage.

The actuality of the relationship will be explored at the embassy stage, not USCIS - that is when they would be most needed. (since they are going to help you cover sponsorship - they would go hand in hand).

You can pre-load your petition now - plenty of people do that.