Do i really need the letter of intent?

[Pillo 0]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Your lawyer doesn't know what she's talking about.

The letter of intent requirement comes right from the I-129F instructions:

B. Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent

There's also no requirement that the beneficiary has a passport at the time of I-129F submission. She'll just need to have it by the time the petition's approved so she can prepare for the interview and medical.

[GringoD 33]

For over 6 years now, in consideration of the idea of immigration, I've only heard about 5% or less of any that amount to a good, positive experience for the client/petitioner.

Probably because it's a very low-end (income) item for the attorneys.

They've got lots of other things to do that generate more cash.

jus my thoughts,...

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

Yes, you need a letter of intent from both of you. You can also send off the I-129F petition even if your fiancee doesn't have her passport yet. It isn't needed at this point, and she will have a few months of waiting time in order to get it before the K-1 interview in Juarez.

[che234 1]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

You need to submit a letter of intent both you and your fiancee with original signature, if you won't then expect to receive an rfe upon your case. Submitting of k1 packet with out passport is just okey but she should have her passport during interview and medical because that is the number 1 requirement goodluck!

Edited January 28, 2012 by sheenchen

[Ryan H 3,790]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

Lawyer is incorrect on both counts (and clearly unfamiliar with immigration procedures and requirements).

Letter of intent of both parties is required when filing the I-129F petition. If you were to not include the intent letter, the result at best, would be that you receive an RFE for it. The worst result if you were to not include the intent letter, the petition will be outright denied for failure to include required information.

Your fiancee needs a passport for when she has her interview, she does not need it for you to file the petition.

Edited January 28, 2012 by Ryan H

[turveydrop 4]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

Read the interview with the director of the VSC.

"Do you need a lawyer?"

"For what?"

Follow every instruction you have for the process and read this site. That's all you need.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

... and thus the reason why there is the saying: "500 at the bottom of the ocean is just a good start".

Totally useless and false information - from the lawyer.

[Pillo 0]

Thank you guys, this is why i love this site.

I never planed on getting a lawyer for this, but my family tried to help me out by getting me an appointment with them.

Good to know i wont need that lawyer.

[mugumogu 18]

We did not submit a letter of intent with our paperwork and it was fine. We turned one in at the interview.

[Andie 147]

Follow K1 Guide and send Letter of Intent with I-129F and take updated ones (dated following NOA2) to interview. Then you've got it covered.

[Sapphire Moon 25]

Your lawyer doesn't know what she's talking about.

The letter of intent requirement comes right from the I-129F instructions:

B. Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent

There's also no requirement that the beneficiary has a passport at the time of I-129F submission. She'll just need to have it by the time the petition's approved so she can prepare for the interview and medical.

[newlyweds2010 208]

For over 6 years now, in consideration of the idea of immigration, I've only heard about 5% or less of any that amount to a good, positive experience for the client/petitioner.

Probably because it's a very low-end (income) item for the attorneys.

They've got lots of other things to do that generate more cash.

jus my thoughts,...

Maybe family based immigration is low-end. I assure you that business based immigration generates LOTS of cash

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I was speaking to the family lawyer about the K-1 process and told her i used the example form given on this site, i told her all my fiancee had to do is sign it and return it to me. but she argued with me and said the only paper i should be sending my fiancee to sign is the g-325.

She also says i cant send out the I-129f packet until my fiancee gets her mexican passport, is this true?

I was hoping i can send out the I-129f while my fiancee waits for her passport.

Get a lawyer with a clue.

You need the letter of intent and your fiancee will need a passport for the visa interview, but not before.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

For over 6 years now, in consideration of the idea of immigration, I've only heard about 5% or less of any that amount to a good, positive experience for the client/petitioner.

Probably because it's a very low-end (income) item for the attorneys.

They've got lots of other things to do that generate more cash.

jus my thoughts,...

I suspect it is because the visa process is not a legal process, it is not "lawyer work" You are filling out a form with personal information. I woul dhave to figure the attorneys doing it fall into the relative category of "Mall Security" vs. SWAT Team. Why would an attorney choose low end legal work? Not enough "slip and falls" to go around?

Like a lot of professionals, so called professionsals, they think they are supposed to know everything and feel oblgiated to give an answer...make one up if needed. Rather than say "Let's read the instructions, shall we?" Of course anyone reading the instructions will instantly realize they do not need an attorney