I129f....

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Evylin,

Thank you.

And I just checked on the USCIS site, and it seems the price is still

$340. If I send them a check with my packet, I should send just $240?

I wish this were easier.

No. You should send $340, like it says on the USCIS site where you checked. Always go by the instructions from the USCIS website. The instructions list the fees, who to write the check to, where to mail your petition and what must be included with the form. The USCIS forms and instructions are kept up to date. What they say is what you follow.

The $240 that is confusing you is the current visa processing fee. That will be paid to the Department of State before the foreign fiance(e) attends their visa interview at the consulate in their country. This will all be months down the line from now after your petition is already approved, granting the foreign fiance(e) permission to apply for the actual K-1 visa.

[wellford 0]

No. You should send $340, like it says on the USCIS site where you checked. Always go by the instructions from the USCIS website. The instructions list the fees, who to write the check to, where to mail your petition and what must be included with the form. The USCIS forms and instructions are kept up to date. What they say is what you follow.

The $240 that is confusing you is the current visa processing fee. That will be paid to the Department of State before the foreign fiance(e) attends their visa interview at the consulate in their country. This will all be months down the line from now after your petition is already approved, granting the foreign fiance(e) permission to apply for the actual K-1 visa.

Thanks, Jay. I appreciate that.

We're still a couple of weeks away from submitting the packet,

but I just want to make sure everything is what they want.

[Mogambi 96]

It's not POSSIBLE that you read the guides. Or you tried and simply cannot read. If you had, you would have known from your initial post that you BOTH need to write letters of intent. And the form is the G325-A not not G825. It's pretty much on page one of the K1 Visa guide here on this site.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

I mean honestly, right there under the checklist it says "Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1"

So no offense to you, but when you then ask another question and add 'What Else' at the end of it, like you're just expecting someone to fill in everything else you need to do, it becomes clear that you haven't spent any real amount of time researching this stuff.

OK. Maybe I mean a 'little' offense to you.

People come on here all the time, and they clearly haven't really spent much time researching.

And honestly, you wrote,

And I just checked on the USCIS site, and it seems the price is still

$340. If I send them a check with my packet, I should send just $240?

I wish this were easier.

Um. Wow. Really? You just read that the price is $340, but you're asking if you should $240?

And you don't need hours and hours. But maybe ONE hour to read the K1 guide here. I mean honestly, if you're not willing to invest some time into learning this stuff, then how serious can you be?

People like you show up all the time here. You basically can't be bothered for 1 hour of your own time, so you ask question after question, not being bothered at all to waste OTHER people's time.

Go ahead, write something bad to me. I can take it.

[wellford 0]

Now here's a question that I don't think anyone has asked: I just

received a certified copy of my final divorce decree. It'a about

15 pages long. Do I just send in the first two pages with the

raised stamp on them or do I send in the parenting section concerning

our daughter. The parenting plan is not relevant, but I just want

to be sure.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Dolly&Dan 11]

This is what you will need to start your K1 Petition.There are sample forms on this site for all forms you will need to fill out. Hope this helps. You will have months to plan for the interview stage unless you are extremely lucky.After you submit packet start gathering docs for interview phase.

I would provide all 15 pages of divorce decree. Better to be safe than sorry. Really depends on the state. My decree in California is very long and has signatures throughout that are necessary so I included the whole thing. My divorce decree from Nevada is 3 neat pages with signitures and stamp. This is my second time through this process. I sent Xerox copies and was approved with the USCIS. I sent the original certified copy to my finance and she was ask to show it. You just never know what they will want to see so be prepared.I sent out my petition this week and again submitted the whole Divorce Decree from California.

$340 Submittal Fee- Check or Money order made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Cover Letter

I-129F- Not necessary but suggested to add a 1 page attachment for question 18 explaining the circumstances of meeting within the past two years, sign and date I-129 f and attachment.

G-325A- filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated

G-325A filled out by the foreign fiance signed and dated

G-1145- Optional but suggested

Copy of Birth Certificate- US Citizen

Copy of Birth Certificate- Foreign Fiance

Letter of Intent to marry- US Citizen signed and dated

Letter of Intent to marry- Foreign Fiance signed and dated

Passport Style Photo- 1 of US Citizen

Passport Style Photo- 1 of Foreign Fiance

Copy of your Passport- Front page and Exit / Entry Stamps. Make sure to make clear copies of Exit/Entry stamps.

Proof of having met in last 2 years - Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts etc

Photos- Photos of you and fiance together. If possible include photos of different locations and clothing. Photos with you, fiance, fiances friends and family together.

Proof of ongoing relationship- Copies of land line /cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof, Chat logs from Skype,Yahoo etc. , Money remittance receipts such as Western Union or Xoom, Engagement ring receipt etc. Basically any thing you have to prove your relationship is ongoing.

If applicable- Copy of final Divorce Decree or Death Certificate for the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance if either has been previously married and marrige ended due to divorce or death. Include for all previous marriges.

If applicable- Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information . Personally never had to deal with this so seeking further advice in this matter is highly suggested.

Triple check everything for mistakes, signatures, dates or any discrepancies. Answer all questions, put None or N/A where applicable.

Make 2 extra copies of entire packet. I like to scan and make a digital copy of entire packet. One for your records/safe keeping and one that will be sent to your fiance for her interview.

Mail completed packet to USCIS Dallas Lockbox. Send USPS Priority mail with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation to:

USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas , TX 75266

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Now here's a question that I don't think anyone has asked: I just

received a certified copy of my final divorce decree. It'a about

15 pages long. Do I just send in the first two pages with the

raised stamp on them or do I send in the parenting section concerning

our daughter. The parenting plan is not relevant, but I just want

to be sure.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Yes, you should include all copies of your certified divorce decree.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

This is what you will need to start your K1 Petition.There are sample forms on this site for all forms you will need to fill out. Hope this helps. You will have months to plan for the interview stage unless you are extremely lucky.After you submit packet start gathering docs for interview phase.

I would provide all 15 pages of divorce decree. Better to be safe than sorry. Really depends on the state. My decree in California is very long and has signatures throughout that are necessary so I included the whole thing. My divorce decree from Nevada is 3 neat pages with signitures and stamp. This is my second time through this process. I sent Xerox copies and was approved with the USCIS. I sent the original certified copy to my finance and she was ask to show it. You just never know what they will want to see so be prepared.I sent out my petition this week and again submitted the whole Divorce Decree from California.

$340 Submittal Fee- Check or Money order made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Cover Letter

I-129F- Not necessary but suggested to add a 1 page attachment for question 18 explaining the circumstances of meeting within the past two years, sign and date I-129 f and attachment.

G-325A- filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated

G-325A filled out by the foreign fiance signed and dated

G-1145- Optional but suggested

Copy of Birth Certificate- US Citizen

Copy of Birth Certificate- Foreign Fiance Not necessary for the petition, necessary for the interview.

Letter of Intent to marry- US Citizen signed and dated

Letter of Intent to marry- Foreign Fiance signed and dated

Passport Style Photo- 1 of US Citizen

Passport Style Photo- 1 of Foreign Fiance

Copy of your Passport- Front page and Exit / Entry Stamps. Make sure to make clear copies of Exit/Entry stamps.

Proof of having met in last 2 years - Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts etc

Photos- Photos of you and fiance together. If possible include photos of different locations and clothing. Photos with you, fiance, fiances friends and family together.

Proof of ongoing relationship- Copies of land line /cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof, Chat logs from Skype,Yahoo etc. , Money remittance receipts such as Western Union or Xoom, Engagement ring receipt etc. Basically any thing you have to prove your relationship is ongoing. Not necessary for the petition, necessary for the interview

If applicable- Copy of final Divorce Decree or Death Certificate for the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance if either has been previously married and marrige ended due to divorce or death. Include for all previous marriges.

If applicable- Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information . Personally never had to deal with this so seeking further advice in this matter is highly suggested.

Triple check everything for mistakes, signatures, dates or any discrepancies. Answer all questions, put None or N/A where applicable.

Make 2 extra copies of entire packet. I like to scan and make a digital copy of entire packet. One for your records/safe keeping and one that will be sent to your fiance for her interview.

Mail completed packet to USCIS Dallas Lockbox. Send USPS Priority mail with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation to:

USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas , TX 75266

[wellford 0]

Now, with God's grace, the visa will get approved, of that

I'm sure.

After it's approved, does she need me to help bring her child

here, or can she do that herself? Do I need to sign any

paperwork for that?

Thanks.

Edited June 15, 2012 by wellford

[Peter_Pan 661]

You also needs to file K2 if she wants to bring the kids with her.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Now, with God's grace, the visa will get approved, of that

I'm sure.

After it's approved, does she need me to help bring her child

here, or can she do that herself? Do I need to sign any

paperwork for that?

Thanks.

You really need to do more research before you file. If she wants the child brought with her, then you must list them on your I-129F and get a K2 visa for the child. Please read the guides.

[BrockUK 26]

You really need to do more research before you file. If she wants the child brought with her, then you must list them on your I-129F and get a K2 visa for the child. Please read the guides.

Exactly what I would recommend. But please take you time in filling in the peition as well. I know you are desperate to be with your loved one (as we all are!), but rushing it would mean more delays with RTFs! Just stay calm, relax and do it over a period of time.

I took 3 weeks if not more doing mine because I wanted to triple check everything and make sure I left instructions for my fiancee on what she needs to do.

Goodluck, and God speed!

Peter_Pan congratulations on your interview success!!!

[wellford 0]

No, you don't understand; she wants to leave her child in

school until it's done in 3-4 years, then bring her here.

She wants to be here with me in the meantime.

Can she do that alone or does she need me?

[wellford 0]

Now I'm reading and one post says I need a copy of her

birth certificate and another post says I don't (only for

her interview). Which is it? Her letter of intent, G325A

are on the way, so things are getting close.

Also, should I send them the original divorce decree or will

copies be ok?

Thanks.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Now I'm reading and one post says I need a copy of her

birth certificate and another post says I don't (only for

her interview). Which is it? Her letter of intent, G325A

are on the way, so things are getting close.

Also, should I send them the original divorce decree or will

copies be ok?

Thanks.

The beneficiary's birth certificate is not required until the interview.

Never send originals. Always copies. Bring originals to interview.

[wellford 0]

The beneficiary's birth certificate is not required until the interview.

Never send originals. Always copies. Bring originals to interview.

Evylin, thank you. And Dolly and Dan said in their second post

that her birth certificate is not necessary until her interview.

Thanks to everyone.

But I have one more question, and I posted it last week: After

we're married, does she need me to sign any paperwork for her

and I to bring her child here after he finishes elementary school.

Or can she do that by herself.

I love this woman with all my heart, soul.

Thanks.