Starting K-1 process

[lynn2018 5]

hi guys!! hope everyone is doing well. I am going to file for my fiance' once i get back from my 5 week long trip in August but im trying to prepare some things now so that i can take them with me and leave with him so i dont have to mail them to him :-) I have read over all the forms and whatnot but was curious as to if they should be written or typed? Im also going to get my sister and roomates to write a letter stating about my relationship with Abidine and whatnot, does it have to be notarized? i may be asking silly questions just wanting to get things done early so that i have time to review and have them in order before Aug. Im getting a binder together and dividing up into copies or receipts, plane tickets, train tickets, texts, skype receipts, and other things so it will be organized better. along with some pictures from my first trip and then he can print some from my next trip to add with it. also, if my family do write those letters do they have to be translated? and im hoping to get his aunt, mom, uncle, friends to write something as well but didnt know if theirs would have to be translated into english. as well as my passport, birth certificate things like that. sorry if im asking too many questions. i am just a organized freak when it comes to things like this and i like to have them in order, esp when it comes to something as important as the love of my life. if you can answer any i would greatly appreciate it and if not, then thanks for reading anyway :-) good luck and sending positive thoughts to those already on their journey, we all want one thing... to be with the one we love!

[L+T 71]

hi guys!! hope everyone is doing well. I am going to file for my fiance' once i get back from my 5 week long trip in August but im trying to prepare some things now so that i can take them with me and leave with him so i dont have to mail them to him :-) I have read over all the forms and whatnot but was curious as to if they should be written or typed? Im also going to get my sister and roomates to write a letter stating about my relationship with Abidine and whatnot, does it have to be notarized? i may be asking silly questions just wanting to get things done early so that i have time to review and have them in order before Aug. Im getting a binder together and dividing up into copies or receipts, plane tickets, train tickets, texts, skype receipts, and other things so it will be organized better. along with some pictures from my first trip and then he can print some from my next trip to add with it. also, if my family do write those letters do they have to be translated? and im hoping to get his aunt, mom, uncle, friends to write something as well but didnt know if theirs would have to be translated into english. as well as my passport, birth certificate things like that. sorry if im asking too many questions. i am just a organized freak when it comes to things like this and i like to have them in order, esp when it comes to something as important as the love of my life. if you can answer any i would greatly appreciate it and if not, then thanks for reading anyway :-) good luck and sending positive thoughts to those already on their journey, we all want one thing... to be with the one we love!

While you are there get:

1. His letter of intent to marry you within 90 days of entry into the USA

2. His completed G325A

3. His Passport photo (30 days old max)

the rest you can do from home without need for post mail.

.... Documents sent for i129 would have to be translated, however these documents you are talking about would be more used for interview not application (at interview would likely not need be translated). You just need show proof of meeting in person (within past 2 years) for i-129f application...

[Andie 147]

Keep boarding passes as they prove you actually boarded the flights, photos of the two of you together (secondary evidence).

[DanishBill 15]

Also get photos of you and he with his family - folks, etc. Try and get them date stamped when you print them.

[tany1157 161]

I also think you should have your fiancé write a letter addressing his ex fiancé, and why they didn't go through with the interview, and the relationship. This will probably be your biggest red flag for Casa, so having him explain it up front, get his side of the story out, may help for when Casa gets the case. Good luck!!

Maybe you should request you have this topic moved to MENA, you will get more consulate- specific advice from others who have been through there.

Edited March 25, 2012 by tany1157

[MIBEN 83]

I also think you should have your fiancé write a letter addressing his ex fiancé, and why they didn't go through with the interview, and the relationship. This will probably be your biggest red flag for Casa, so having him explain it up front, get his side of the story out, may help for when Casa gets the case. Good luck!!

Maybe you should request you have this topic moved to MENA, you will get more consulate- specific advice from others who have been through there.

Courtney,

We are really supporting you on this decision especially because you are so happy with him. When I saw this thread I worried a bit and am really hoping he cleared up the last case before you petition him. I have to agree, perhaps you can take him to the embassey while you are there and find out what the status of his previous application. I read just recently of a couple whose application was not processed because the previous petition was never cancelled. They were told they could not process the visa application until the previous request was cancelled, then they could file again. I always say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If he kept his case number from the last time he can always call and get an update from the consulate, even to just verify that it was closed out.

I had previously submitted a a K-1 petition and cancelled one month before the interview. I personnally sent memorandums to both NVC and the consulate to let them know I was requesting the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation. I was finally notified in writing of the cancellation by USCIS after 7 months.

I could not be happier for you just want to ensure you line up your ducks in a row so you will not have any issues.

Have fun on the trip, we are planning our next trip this December.

[MIBEN 83]

Oh my mother-in-law did give us a notarized statement acknowledging the relationship and the exchange of funds between us. In your case you don't need to prove co-mingling of funds since you are not yet married.

Good luck