My K-1 Visa Worksheet (work in progress)

[Don & Marivic 1]

Hello Visajourney I'm just starting mine and the amount of information on the internet as well as the official USCIS can be a bit daunting. It seems confusing and like a near impossible task at first, but after reading and re-reading link after link some of it is starting to make sense This is/was written as an email to my fiance (my personal worksheet) , but I thought I'd post it here to get feed back and it may help some one else that is starting their fiance visa journey as well

My focus right now is just on the petition I-129F to get things started. So for any one that has actual experience with this already do you see anything that I'm missing? Thank you in advance!

The Fiance’ Visa I-129F & Beyond Master Kit

1.800.375.5283 customer service questions

Complete the Form Completely and Accurately:

· Use the most current form version.

· When possible, download the form from our website and complete it with a computer.

· If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure your entries are neat, legible, and within the space provided.

· We use special scanners to read your forms and documents. The scanners will not properly read information that is greyed out, highlighted or corrected using correction fluid or tape.

· If you make an error, start over with a clean form.

· Complete the entire form; all forms have required fields (in the newer forms on our website, they are outlined in red). When these fields are left blank, we will return your form for corrections.

· If filing multiple forms, write your name and date of birth EXACTLY the same way on each form.

· Sign the form !

The USCIS Dallas Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service: For Express mail and courier deliveries

USCIS Attn: I-129F
P.O. Box 660151 2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Dallas, TX 75266 Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067

This is the core worksheet I’m using for the first step the I 129F Petition. You should read this.

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

The basic I-129 Form (send what you filled out to me, I will use that to complete the form – I sign this)

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129f.pdf

Instructions for petition of Fiance’ Visa

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

The Notification Form G1145 (I fill this out and sign it so I get email notifications)

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/g-1145.pdf

Cover letter of how we met (sign and date) (I will do this)

Copy of my Birth Certificate

Two completed G-325A forms - http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/g-325a.pdf

(We each do this this; we each sign our own form)

Two passport photo’s -http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/photos/photos.html

One photo of each of us is enough for the petition, but I believe we need another one later so it’s best to get at least two passport style photo’s for each of us) USE the website link above if you want to do your own.

Statement of intent to marry within 90 days upon her entering the U.S. (Each sign with our own letter)

Evidence we have met in the past two years (dated pictures, boarding pass, passport pages, etc.)

Other supporting evidence of continuing relationship (I’ll do all of the evidence stuff)

$340.00 USD check made payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( I pay this )

We will send you an e-Notification if you complete Form G-1145 and clip it to the front of your application package.

Tips for Filing Forms with USCIS - Lots of good links for various questions

http://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips

********************************************************************************************************

This link below is a must read: On the link below you’ll want to read the section: K-1 / K-2 Fiance Visa Process

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1faq.htm

The link below is a rough over view, but it’s still good. Pay special attention to the section: The Second Step: Applying for a Visa! You Marivic will be applying for this Visa once our case is sent to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html#4

Another good link. Scroll down to where is reads: Filipino Spouses and Fiancé(e)s - Love and Marriage and Migrating to the U.S.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp#love

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/default.aspx DS – 160 Form Police Records.

Affidavit of Support Forms & Instructions (I fill these out and send them to you) http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

Services after you file

You can check processing times for our applications and petitions based on where your case is being processed. For cases with a receipt number you can also monitor the actual case status, and can register to get automatic e-mail updates and/ or text message notifications as we process your case.

If you believe there is a problem with your case, if you move or need other service, we offer a variety of Case Services while a case is pending or after it is completed.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices

Apply for a Visa Information

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-visaapply.asp

Visa Payment Information

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

A link with a little useful general information

http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

How does Your Alien Fiance’ Obtain Permanent Resident Status?

If married within 90 days of her entry into the U.S. promptly apply to USCIS for adjustment to conditional permanent residence status Form I-485 (Application to Register Permenent Residence or Adjust Status) If marriage less than two years old at time of approval will be granted permanent residence on a conditional basis. Then file I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence, within the 90 day period prior to the expiration date on her green card. (Include children in this form as well)

I-864 as well to show income I believe when filing adjustment of status after the marriage.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

Calls to global unlimited $25.00 USD per month. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/461208-25-usd-for-unlimited-calls-to-the-philippines/

Edited April 7, 2014 by Don & Marivic

[Hank_ 9,174]

Looks like you are well on your way.

I also suggest using the GUIDES here on VJ for the I-129F petition process.

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

Then when you have time pop over to the Philippines forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/