Russian Fiancee received noticed for Interview but...

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

Hi All,

My fiancee received her noticed for her interview and she has specific instructions of what to bring to the interview but it doesn't state to include a copy of the I129F package that I had originally sent out to the USCIS. I know that the Visa Journey step by step guide states that I should but I'm thinking this is not specific to a particular country, rather a generality. It's gonna cost me about 80 dollars to express this to her. I would like to save some money not to send it if the consulate in Russia is not asking for it. What should I do?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

She doesn't need to bring a copy of the original petition for the interview, but it is useful for her to have it for her own information. Are you able to scan and email her the contents of the original? She may be asked questions that relate to the contents and this way she will know the answers. So, you don't need to mail a copy but if you can get the information to her, it will be useful for her.

The Consulate, btw, already has your original I-129f petition so they don't need one from her as long as she does have all of the other documents that were requested. When she is approved for the K-1 and the visa placed in her passport she will also be given a large brown sealed envelope (she is not to open it under any circumstances). This sealed envelope actually contains all of her immigration paperwork to date - including the I-129f petition. She will courier it back to the US with her and hand it in at her POE where it will once again enter the USCIS system.

Edited December 21, 2011 by Kathryn41

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

Thank you very much!!!

She doesn't need to bring a copy of the original petition for the interview, but it is useful for her to have it for her own information. Are you able to scan and email her the contents of the original? She may be asked questions that relate to the contents and this way she will know the answers. So, you don't need to mail a copy but if you can get the information to her, it will be useful for her.

The Consulate, btw, already has your original I-129f petition so they don't need one from her as long as she does have all of the other documents that were requested. When she is approved for the K-1 and the visa placed in her passport she will also be given a large brown sealed envelope (she is not to open it under any circumstances). This sealed envelope actually contains all of her immigration paperwork to date - including the I-129f petition. She will courier it back to the US with her and hand it in at her POE where it will once again enter the USCIS system.

[Misha & Ira 113]

Kathryn is right on the money. Your fiancee will want to know everything in the original packet in order to easily fill out her forms and for the interview.

[Rufus2012 175]

She will courier it back to the US with her and hand it in at her POE where it will once again enter the USCIS system.

Absolutely correct. And how pathetic that in this electronic age, our government requires us to play courier for them.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Absolutely correct. And how pathetic that in this electronic age, our government requires us to play courier for them.

You are just a smiling bundle of joy, delightful in every way. Do you ever have a good day? I hope when your fiancee gets here you will forget about this nonsense and have a good life with her.

For the OP..

Kathryn's answer is perfect, as always, direct and precise without "editorial" content . Your fiancee needs to know everything you sent in, she needs to study it and be fully aware of the process and bring with her whatever they give her to bring.

We were very happy to get the visa and I do not recall any feeling of burden in bringing the envelope with us, so do not worry about that. But maybe I was really PO'ed about the burden and just don't remember. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Edited December 21, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[baron555 934]

Hi All,

My fiancee received her noticed for her interview and she has specific instructions of what to bring to the interview but it doesn't state to include a copy of the I129F package that I had originally sent out to the USCIS. I know that the Visa Journey step by step guide states that I should but I'm thinking this is not specific to a particular country, rather a generality. It's gonna cost me about 80 dollars to express this to her. I would like to save some money not to send it if the consulate in Russia is not asking for it. What should I do?

No specifically required but if the consular officer asks for a copy of something because it was lost and states that they will delay issuing a visa until this is brought in.....that's your call and gamble.

[kilipit 0]

Hi All,

My fiancee received her noticed for her interview and she has specific instructions of what to bring to the interview but it doesn't state to include a copy of the I129F package that I had originally sent out to the USCIS. I know that the Visa Journey step by step guide states that I should but I'm thinking this is not specific to a particular country, rather a generality. It's gonna cost me about 80 dollars to express this to her. I would like to save some money not to send it if the consulate in Russia is not asking for it. What should I do?

email and scan documents for her to review it, its totally fine, that will give her idea what information you put on I-129F

[baron555 934]

email and scan documents for her to review it, its totally fine, that will give her idea what information you put on I-129F

Definatley make sure she knows all about the other wives and all those other children and all those felonies.....she may be asked about them at the interview.

[Rufus2012 175]

You are just a smiling bundle of joy, delightful in every way. Do you ever have a good day? I hope when your fiancee gets here you will forget about this nonsense and have a good life with her.

Who me? I'm the happiest guy I know. What's the problem?

Definatley make sure she knows all about the other wives and all those other children and all those felonies.....she may be asked about them at the interview.

Really? I thought it best not to inform my fiance, she's going to be dealing with enough culture shock.