Email documentation for I-129F

[ovahimba 0]

Hi All

I am beginning the K-1 process and filling out the I-129F. I am going to include copies of our email communications along with all the other stuff. We have had probably over a 100 exchanges in the first couple months. My question is how much should I include in the application. If I print it all, it might be one big stack of paper they may not care to read. Thanks

[kitkat1 5]

At the filing stage you are required to prove that you have met in the previous two years. If you want to print off a few emails, that's fine. 100 - that's not at all necessary.

[enamorados 0]

Hi All

I am beginning the K-1 process and filling out the I-129F. I am going to include copies of our email communications along with all the other stuff. We have had probably over a 100 exchanges in the first couple months. My question is how much should I include in the application. If I print it all, it might be one big stack of paper they may not care to read. Thanks

when I sent our copies we sent 5 only, but we sent pictures, airplane tickets, passport stamps, etc etc the point is do not send a lot of the same thing.

[payxibka 10,044]

Hi All

I am beginning the K-1 process and filling out the I-129F. I am going to include copies of our email communications along with all the other stuff. We have had probably over a 100 exchanges in the first couple months. My question is how much should I include in the application. If I print it all, it might be one big stack of paper they may not care to read. Thanks

when I sent our copies we sent 5 only, but we sent pictures, airplane tickets, passport stamps, etc etc the point is do not send a lot of the same thing.

I agree with kitkat that the e-mails really do nothing for your case at this point. The e-mails, phone calls, etc.. that have occured post petition which will be considered evidence of a continuing relationship are what you should gather for the additional documentation for the interview. You should include at this stage sufficient documents to show that you have met within the last two years.

[mozplay 28]

Just want to add my agreement that stand-alone emails are not really necessary at this point. While many choose to send them and to my knowledge, do not get penalized for this, just be sure not to rely on them to prove your case. Primary evidence (boarding passes, passport stamps, tickets, even credit card receipts) backed up with photographs is still your best option.

Good luck!

Mo

[Mew 0]

Just want to add my agreement that stand-alone emails are not really necessary at this point. While many choose to send them and to my knowledge, do not get penalized for this, just be sure not to rely on them to prove your case. Primary evidence (boarding passes, passport stamps, tickets, even credit card receipts) backed up with photographs is still your best option.

Good luck!

Mo

I second that! Focus on evidence of having met within the last 2 years. Also, date pictures you submit on their backs. And... as far as visa stamps go, copy the pages with biograpich information *and* the visa stamps.

[AndyMisiu 0]

yeah! I have to say that I agree with everyone else. You are just trying to prove that you have seen each other in person within the two year period. You will prove this with using facts in a small letter backed up with evidence. Time stamped photos, Airline tickets, Itinerary, credit card receipts showing use at the same time of presence, couple e-mails, maybe a bill showing when the tickets were purchased. I don't know, there are plenty of threads on here that can help with determining what stuff you can show to prove it.

Do a search using some key words to find the threads that can help.

My suggestion is to write a small letter explaining how you saw each other within the two years. This will be your supplement on proof of meeting.

I would open with one sentence explaining how you first met. The a couple sentences of when, where, and how you've met within the two years. Then close with a sentence of when you decided to get engaged. Now keep a copy of the letter for the interview and remember every date on the letter, both of you!!

Save all the proof of relationship for the interview.

Hope this has helped and good luck!!

[rosyanne 0]

You don't have to print it all.

I would print about 15-20 from time to time and emails that could prove your relationship. (You know... sugar mouth each other. )

You don't want your package to be too heavy coz that is going to be your fiance(e)'s person file...

[aussiewench 9]

ovahimba

If you are intent on submitting emails, ensure that there is nothing in your emails that can be misinterpreted and/or raise questions in the mind of the adjudicator as this may result in an RFE.

[Mew 0]

ovahimba

If you are intent on submitting emails, ensure that there is nothing in your emails that can be misinterpreted and/or raise questions in the mind of the adjudicator as this may result in an RFE.

And black out personal stuff and/or inappropriate content.

[Amy 0]

Just want to add my agreement that stand-alone emails are not really necessary at this point. While many choose to send them and to my knowledge, do not get penalized for this, just be sure not to rely on them to prove your case. Primary evidence (boarding passes, passport stamps, tickets, even credit card receipts) backed up with photographs is still your best option.

Good luck!

Mo

I second that! Focus on evidence of having met within the last 2 years. Also, date pictures you submit on their backs. And... as far as visa stamps go, copy the pages with biograpich information *and* the visa stamps.

i think you have to send copies of all pages of your passport, even the blank ones. at least that's what i did, and highlighted the pertinent dates.

[bebop + rocksteady 0]

I included 4 or so emails (ranging in dates, originating from both email addresses), but they were discussing our travel plans. Something that hinted to the "ongoing relationship" proof, but also used to help complete the "met within the past 2 years" requirement.

Best advice I've heard is to have someone else you trust read through the emails and see if anything they that may appear harmless to you could appear as something else to an outside source. A black marker is your best friend.

Cass (bebop the great)

Edited October 5, 2006 by bebop + rocksteady

[Yodrak 7]

Mew,

Better, I think, to omit such e-mails altogether, and provide only those that can be used without editing. The black-outs themselves can possibly raise a question.

I like Cass' idea to include with I-129f e-mails that support the issue at hand - supporting the evidence of the meeting(s) within the last two years - as well as the suggestion to have any e-mails (or other correspondance) read by a 3rd-party.

Yodrak

ovahimba

If you are intent on submitting emails, ensure that there is nothing in your emails that can be misinterpreted and/or raise questions in the mind of the adjudicator as this may result in an RFE.

And black out personal stuff and/or inappropriate content.

Edited October 5, 2006 by Yodrak

[Mew 0]

Mew,

Better, I think, to omit such e-mails altogether, and provide only those that can be used without editing. The black-outs themselves can possibly raise a question.

I like Cass' idea to include with I-129f e-mails that support the issue at hand - supporting the evidence of the meeting(s) within the last two years - as well as the suggestion to have any e-mails (or other correspondance) read by a 3rd-party.

Yodrak

ovahimba

If you are intent on submitting emails, ensure that there is nothing in your emails that can be misinterpreted and/or raise questions in the mind of the adjudicator as this may result in an RFE.

And black out personal stuff and/or inappropriate content.

Yodrak, I agree. I myself haven't supplied any e-mails with I-129f. However, if the OP really wants to do so (as stated above) and doesn't have any e-mails that could be submitted without blacking some of content out, they'll either have to forget about the idea or "edit" them. Preferably omit e-mails as you said.

Edited October 5, 2006 by Mew