I-129F, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person

[matt & wila 0]

Hi all – I am getting close to completing my I-129F and I’m getting a little nervous. We’re still getting some documents in Thailand together but other than that I think everything is about ready to send off. Could some of you that have been through this already take a look at this and tell me your thoughts? Does is seem okay, or not enough information, too much? Also does the supporting evidence I plan to provide as described below seem like it should be sufficient?

Thanks for reading

I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person

Description of initial meeting :

[wila’s full name] and I, [my full name] met via Facebook after she accepted Facebook my friend request on 7/11/2011. After this we chatted online a few times over the next couple week and I asked her to participate in a video call via Skype and Skype has been our primary channel of communication since, speaking about once or twice weekly prior to first meeting. As evidence of this I have attached original Facebook friend request and a number of dated screenshots from Skype(dozens more can be provided on request).

Meeting in person 1 (November-December 2011):

After communicating via Skype for between 2 to 3 months [wila’s first name] and I decided we would like to meet in person. [wila’s first name] agreed to take bus to meet me in Bangkok in November 2011 where then flew to Chiang Mai for some sightseeing and then back to her home in Nong Khai via Udon airport to meet [wila’s first name]’s family. As evidence of this I have attached copies of my arrival/departure passport stamps, copies of fight confirmations to Chiang Mai & Udon for [wila’s first name] and myself, and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Chiang Mai and Nong Khai.

Meeting in person 2 (April-May 2012):

After returning home from 1st meeting we began communicating daily. I returned to Thailand from 4/20/12 to 5/11/12 to spend more time with [wila’s first name] and her family Nong Khai and take a side trip Phi Phi, Thailand with [wila’s first name]. As evidence I have included a copy I my itinerary to Thailand, tickets to Udon and round trip airline confirmations from Udon to Phuket for [wila’s first name] and myself , confirmation of ferry to and from Phi Phi/Phuket and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Nong Khai and Phi Phi.

[Peter_Pan 661]

I think it is too long. Keep it brief: after meeting Willa on FB in nov. 2011, I flew in to meet her and her family in Nov. December 2011 and April-May 2012.

[eaglewest 9]

For us, we made our story clear and concise to the question, just a few lines. I think yours is too long.

[hcfrey 6]

I think it is too long. Keep it brief: after meeting Willa on FB in nov. 2011, I flew in to meet her and her family in Nov. December 2011 and April-May 2012.

:thumbs:

[Daryll and Janine 4]

Long/short doesn't matter much just give them numbers, dates, names, country names.

Give the embassy hard facts to compare to when they ask your fiance "How did you meet him", no need to list what you've included, it is most likely already on your cover page.

[StraightShooter 62]

Hi all – I am getting close to completing my I-129F and I’m getting a little nervous. We’re still getting some documents in Thailand together but other than that I think everything is about ready to send off. Could some of you that have been through this already take a look at this and tell me your thoughts? Does is seem okay, or not enough information, too much? Also does the supporting evidence I plan to provide as described below seem like it should be sufficient?

Thanks for reading

I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person

Description of initial meeting :

[wila’s full name] and I, [my full name] met via Facebook after she accepted Facebook my friend request on 7/11/2011. After this we chatted online a few times over the next couple week and I asked her to participate in a video call via Skype and Skype has been our primary channel of communication since, speaking about once or twice weekly prior to first meeting. As evidence of this I have attached original Facebook friend request and a number of dated screenshots from Skype(dozens more can be provided on request).

Meeting in person 1 (November-December 2011):

After communicating via Skype for between 2 to 3 months [wila’s first name] and I decided we would like to meet in person. [wila’s first name] agreed to take bus to meet me in Bangkok in November 2011 where then flew to Chiang Mai for some sightseeing and then back to her home in Nong Khai via Udon airport to meet [wila’s first name]’s family. As evidence of this I have attached copies of my arrival/departure passport stamps, copies of fight confirmations to Chiang Mai & Udon for [wila’s first name] and myself, and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Chiang Mai and Nong Khai.

Meeting in person 2 (April-May 2012):

After returning home from 1st meeting we began communicating daily. I returned to Thailand from 4/20/12 to 5/11/12 to spend more time with [wila’s first name] and her family Nong Khai and take a side trip Phi Phi, Thailand with [wila’s first name]. As evidence I have included a copy I my itinerary to Thailand, tickets to Udon and round trip airline confirmations from Udon to Phuket for [wila’s first name] and myself , confirmation of ferry to and from Phi Phi/Phuket and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Nong Khai and Phi Phi.

I agree with the others that it is too long.

Here's what I wrote (minus names & dates) and we were approved, no problem.

"I met my fiancée online in 2011 and in person in 2011 in the Philippines. While I was overseas, we stayed together for the total duration of my visit until my departure back to the USA."

[Ning 619]

Hi all – I am getting close to completing my I-129F and I’m getting a little nervous. We’re still getting some documents in Thailand together but other than that I think everything is about ready to send off. Could some of you that have been through this already take a look at this and tell me your thoughts? Does is seem okay, or not enough information, too much? Also does the supporting evidence I plan to provide as described below seem like it should be sufficient?

Thanks for reading

I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person

Description of initial meeting :

[wila’s full name] and I, [my full name] met via Facebook after she accepted Facebook my friend request on 7/11/2011. After this we chatted online a few times over the next couple week and I asked her to participate in a video call via Skype and Skype has been our primary channel of communication since, speaking about once or twice weekly prior to first meeting. As evidence of this I have attached original Facebook friend request and a number of dated screenshots from Skype(dozens more can be provided on request).

Meeting in person 1 (November-December 2011):

After communicating via Skype for between 2 to 3 months [wila’s first name] and I decided we would like to meet in person. [wila’s first name] agreed to take bus to meet me in Bangkok in November 2011 where then flew to Chiang Mai for some sightseeing and then back to her home in Nong Khai via Udon airport to meet [wila’s first name]’s family. As evidence of this I have attached copies of my arrival/departure passport stamps, copies of fight confirmations to Chiang Mai & Udon for [wila’s first name] and myself, and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Chiang Mai and Nong Khai.

Meeting in person 2 (April-May 2012):

After returning home from 1st meeting we began communicating daily. I returned to Thailand from 4/20/12 to 5/11/12 to spend more time with [wila’s first name] and her family Nong Khai and take a side trip Phi Phi, Thailand with [wila’s first name]. As evidence I have included a copy I my itinerary to Thailand, tickets to Udon and round trip airline confirmations from Udon to Phuket for [wila’s first name] and myself , confirmation of ferry to and from Phi Phi/Phuket and photos of [wila’s first name] and myself together in Nong Khai and Phi Phi.

This sounds like you have written to a friend rather than a U S govt officer. You are trying to comply with the rules & the law in these submittals. Keep that in mind as you prepare your docs.

How you met-- Using internet web site.

In person meeting ( dates ). Met with ( name ). Traveled throughout Thailand including Nong Khai, her home town to inculde meeting her family.

Returned to Thailand ( dates ) Spent additional 3 weeks with fiance & family. Took side trips to tourist areas then returned to Nong Khai before leaving for USA.

Something that simple will do the job.

[matt & wila 0]

Sounds like there is consensus, thanks everyone… I will keep it simple

Wila’s on bus to her birth town’s Ampur today to get a copy of original birth certificate and to pick English translations of that and some other documents we submitted earlier. After this makes its way to me I think I’m ready to file the I-129f. I’m really anxious to get the ball rolling

[sara80 17]

Sounds like there is consensus, thanks everyone… I will keep it simple

Wila’s on bus to her birth town’s Ampur today to get a copy of original birth certificate and to pick English translations of that and some other documents we submitted earlier. After this makes its way to me I think I’m ready to file the I-129f. I’m really anxious to get the ball rolling

you don't need her birth certificate at this point. That is something she will need at her interview.

[Stu4Lee 66]

The K-1 guides on VJ suggest adding a supplementary sheet for this question.

We used one or two sentences at most, similar to StraightShooter above, with no extra sheet.

As far as we were concerned, the size of the box on the form was a good indicator of what they wanted.

Approved

Edited June 20, 2012 by Stu4Lee

[PheePhyPhoPhum 0]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I had like, 3 pages worth of description written up. This is such a major help. Keeping it short and sweet.

[xgrnberet1 19]

More is better, yours is perfect and very concise. Good job put this evident of "how you met and meeting in person" .

[julitathomas0810 30]

I liked what you wrote . It tells the story on how the 2 of you met . It was very detailed and its backed up with all of your relationship proof .

[baron555 934]

I think it is too long. Keep it brief: after meeting Willa on FB in nov. 2011, I flew in to meet her and her family in Nov. December 2011 and April-May 2012.

Yep way too long. The size of the box is the size of the answer they expect, about two sentences.

Only describe ONE meeting. You don't get extra credit for extra meetings.