Type or hand write?

[MichelleRenee 14]

On the VisaJourney guide for filling out the K-Visa, it states, "The above forms can be filled out on your computer and printed. Make sure you sign and date them as required. Anything you cannot fit by typing, you can handwrite (very neatly) in black ink in the blank instead. You should always verify the current forms at www.uscis.gov." Of course, I read right past that earlier and have already filled it out in my own (very neat!!) handwriting. Would this make any difference? Everything is clearly legible and written in all caps.

Also, I was planning on submitting the paperwork within the next week. In the spring I will be visiting my fiancé in the UK for two weeks. Will this be an issue? Do I need to/should I mention this in my packet somewhere? Thanks guys!

[h13rma 35]

As long as everything is filled in correctly its fine. And visiting your Fiancé in the uk doesn't need to be mentoined.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Either typing or handwriting is fine.

I actually think that handwriting is superior because it avoids making typos. I have seen so many threads with people saying "I typed the birthdate wrong!" or "I switched two numbers on the address!" or even "I typed my fiance's name wrong!"

I filled out all the forms by hand.

[MichelleRenee 14]

Also! It says to make two copies of the entire package before you send it off. One copy is sent to the fiancé to bring to the interview. But what is the other copy for? I haven't found instructions on what to do with it!

Oh gosh! Haha I have to agree that handwriting is superior. It's a lot harder to make a mistake when you're meticulously writing each letter. Thank you for your response!

Either typing or handwriting is fine.

I actually think that handwriting is superior because it avoids making typos. I have seen so many threads with people saying "I typed the birthdate wrong!" or "I switched two numbers on the address!" or even "I typed my fiance's name wrong!"

I filled out all the forms by hand.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The suggestion to make 2 copies is just good bookkeeping practice. It's not required, strictly speaking. If your fiance has a copy at the interview, then s/he is protected, in case the interviewer were to say "It says here you are a drug dealer!" or something. Then the fiance can say "I have a copy of my forms and it clearly does not state that." That is a silly example, but something might come up, like a date, or something. You never know.

The other copy is for you, for your records.

[MichelleRenee 14]

I figured that was the case but wanted to be 100% sure I wasn't missing out on anything! Thank you again for all your help

The suggestion to make 2 copies is just good bookkeeping practice. It's not required, strictly speaking. If your fiance has a copy at the interview, then s/he is protected, in case the interviewer were to say "It says here you are a drug dealer!" or something. Then the fiance can say "I have a copy of my forms and it clearly does not state that." That is a silly example, but something might come up, like a date, or something. You never know.

The other copy is for you, for your records.

[Zedayn 485]

And really the copy you send to your fiance is more of a reference to help prepare for the interview. It is not needed for the interview, as the embassy will already receive the full petition packet from USCIS once approved.

[MichelleRenee 14]

Very helpful information! I figured he would take that with him to the interview. Thank you!!!

And really the copy you send to your fiance is more of a reference to help prepare for the interview. It is not needed for the interview, as the embassy will already receive the full petition packet from USCIS once approved.

[MichelleRenee 14]

I read that when filling out the 129f, if the information asked does not apply to you, you would leave it blank. However, now I am seeing people stating they got RFE's for putting "none" instead of "N/A" or simply for leaving the spaces blank. What is the proper way to do it?

Either typing or handwriting is fine.

I actually think that handwriting is superior because it avoids making typos. I have seen so many threads with people saying "I typed the birthdate wrong!" or "I switched two numbers on the address!" or even "I typed my fiance's name wrong!"

I filled out all the forms by hand.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It used to be that any non-applicable question should be marked as N/A. But recently USCIS said blanks are okay. I personally think N/A is the way to go. The issue is when it says, say "tell us about your criminal history" and you leave it blank, they aren't sure if you have history or not.

[gingernugget 1]

I read that when filling out the 129f, if the information asked does not apply to you, you would leave it blank. However, now I am seeing people stating they got RFE's for putting "none" instead of "N/A" or simply for leaving the spaces blank. What is the proper way to do it?

We left the spaces blank on the I-129f because it asked to the leave the spaces blank that do not apply. However, the biographic information page asked you to state "none" so we typed "none" on those pages... Hopefully that was right. I'll keep you posted if we get an RFE

[gingernugget 1]

I just double checked on the uscis website because that made me worried:

On the I-129F instructions PDF it says on number 3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If the answer is "not applicable" or "none" , leave the space blank.

On the biographic page it's self some sections say, "(if none, so state)" so we answered none only where it directed us to.

Hope that helps!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I read that when filling out the 129f, if the information asked does not apply to you, you would leave it blank. However, now I am seeing people stating they got RFE's for putting "none" instead of "N/A" or simply for leaving the spaces blank. What is the proper way to do it?

With the new form edition that came out last June, also came new form instructions. The I-129F instructions from the USCIS state to leave them blank. I would follow their instructions when filling out one of their forms > http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

How To Fill Out Form I-129F

1. Type or print legibly in black ink.

2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a continuation sheet, write your name and Alien Registration

Number (A-Number) (if any), at the top of each sheet of paper, indicate the Part and Item Number to which your

answer refers, and date and sign each sheet.

3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is “none,” leave the space blank.

[knighta 2]

I only like to type as my hand writing is chicken scratch.