Putting the I-129F package together

[jkb11 26]

Hi everyone!

So, as of Dec 8th 2011 we're happily engaged and were putting the I-129F package together during the weekend. We're almost done, but I have a few questions regarding the contents of the package. I hope you guys can help me with this

- We are submitting both a copy of birth certificate and copy of all pages of my fiancee's U.S. passport (I'm the beneficiary). That's because I think the Indiana Birth Certificate she has in her possession is the short one, so just to be on the safe side, we send the passport copy as well. Now the question is - should every passport page copy be signed by her? Should the copy of the birth certificate be signed? Should they also be dated?

- We are going to submit a few pages of recepits (3-4 receipts per page - is that okay?), copy of car purchase contract in both names, copy of apartment lease with her as the leasee and me as tenant. We have put descriptions on the back of each page. Is that fine? Also, should anything be signed? Should everything be signed and dated?

- We have also put a few pictures of us (in color) as evidence, writing the date and place of given picture being taken. Should the pictures be signed?

Thank in advance for your replies

[favored 31]

Hi everyone!

So, as of Dec 8th 2011 we're happily engaged and were putting the I-129F package together during the weekend. We're almost done, but I have a few questions regarding the contents of the package. I hope you guys can help me with this

- We are submitting both a copy of birth certificate and copy of all pages of my fiancee's U.S. passport (I'm the beneficiary). That's because I think the Indiana Birth Certificate she has in her possession is the short one, so just to be on the safe side, we send the passport copy as well. Now the question is - should every passport page copy be signed by her? Should the copy of the birth certificate be signed? Should they also be dated?

- We are going to submit a few pages of recepits (3-4 receipts per page - is that okay?), copy of car purchase contract in both names, copy of apartment lease with her as the leasee and me as tenant. We have put descriptions on the back of each page. Is that fine? Also, should anything be signed? Should everything be signed and dated?

- We have also put a few pictures of us (in color) as evidence, writing the date and place of given picture being taken. Should the pictures be signed?

Thank in advance for your replies

If I recall, birth certificate and/or passport is from US Citizen only. With the other documents, be careful of what you send has proof of having joint documents together. Depending on the US embassy in the country of the beneficiary, things can be considered married. I suggest you read the instructions on the USCIS website.. and provide the proofs or follow steps that is stated in the instructions.

[jkb11 26]

Thank you.

This doesn't answer my question, though. I know that the birth certificate/US passport copy is from U.S. citizen only. My question was if the petitioner needs to sign / date each page of the copies.

We are not married, I am not sending anything that would indicate we are married either.

[GringoD 33]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/300-general-k1-guides-and-info/

[jkb11 26]

Thank you.

I've read all this information before and I can't find anything related to the fact of signing / dating the copy of birth certificate / us passport copies / evidence. Should I assume that such signatures and/or dating are not needed?

Edited December 12, 2011 by jkb11

[pushbrk 12,974]

Thank you.

This doesn't answer my question, though. I know that the birth certificate/US passport copy is from U.S. citizen only. My question was if the petitioner needs to sign / date each page of the copies.

We are not married, I am not sending anything that would indicate we are married either.

I think the confusion comes from you mentioning an Indian birth Certificate. If the US Citizen was born outside the USA, their birth certificate is not needed. USC birth certificates are used as evidence of citizenship. When the USC is born abroad, they use a Naturalization Certificate OR all pages of their US passport as evidence of US Citizenship.

[Josh bkk 0]

From reading other peoples files and their succession, I think it's safe to say that it isn't necessary to have them signed since the other documents in your petition packet already have your date and signature.

But of course, I'm not a pro at this either, I'm waiting to mail my I-129F as well. But make sure you copy the back of your Birth certificate as well.

[pushbrk 12,974]

From reading other peoples files and their succession, I think it's safe to say that it isn't necessary to have them signed since the other documents in your petition packet already have your date and signature.

But of course, I'm not a pro at this either, I'm waiting to mail my I-129F as well. But make sure you copy the back of your Birth certificate as well.

No need to sign papers that don't have a place for a signature.

[Josh bkk 0]

No need to sign papers that don't have a place for a signature.

Except for the evidence (back of photos) right?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you.

This doesn't answer my question, though. I know that the birth certificate/US passport copy is from U.S. citizen only. My question was if the petitioner needs to sign / date each page of the copies.

We are not married, I am not sending anything that would indicate we are married either.

I didn't sign each page (only the forms and documents that require it), I didn't find anywhere that USCIS requested that. Would it matter if the petitioner signed them all, doubt it, sign away but I don't think it matters one way or the other.

[pushbrk 12,974]

Except for the evidence (back of photos) right?

Printing a full name and "signing" are not the same thing.

[baron555 934]

Hi everyone!

So, as of Dec 8th 2011 we're happily engaged and were putting the I-129F package together during the weekend. We're almost done, but I have a few questions regarding the contents of the package. I hope you guys can help me with this

- We are submitting both a copy of birth certificate and copy of all pages of my fiancee's U.S. passport (I'm the beneficiary). That's because I think the Indiana Birth Certificate she has in her possession is the short one, so just to be on the safe side, we send the passport copy as well. Now the question is - should every passport page copy be signed by her? Should the copy of the birth certificate be signed? Should they also be dated?

- We are going to submit a few pages of recepits (3-4 receipts per page - is that okay?), copy of car purchase contract in both names, copy of apartment lease with her as the leasee and me as tenant. We have put descriptions on the back of each page. Is that fine? Also, should anything be signed? Should everything be signed and dated?

- We have also put a few pictures of us (in color) as evidence, writing the date and place of given picture being taken. Should the pictures be signed?

Thank in advance for your replies

No signatures other than on the forms the intent letter (and the cover letter) are required.

[Josh bkk 0]

Printing a full name and "signing" are not the same thing.

Oh I thought it asked for both on the photos. Sorry.

Edited December 12, 2011 by Josh bkk

[Katie Watie 3]

My petitioner didn't sign the copies of birth certificates etc, just the forms where indicated and backs of passport photos... hope that helps

[pushbrk 12,974]

My petitioner didn't sign the copies of birth certificates etc, just the forms where indicated and backs of passport photos... hope that helps

Again, you do not SIGN the back of passport photos. You hand PRINT the full name. My signature is not my full name. My wife did nothing to her passport photo. I PRINTED her full name on it. Some "signatures" are not legible. Please pay attention to accuracy folks. Don't "sign" passport photos.