About to file 1-129F and have a few questions

[RobertnLaura 2]

Hi - Rob and I are about to file our 1-129F and have a few questions.

We have been officially engaged for almost a year, have been dating for 2 years and have known each other for over 10 years.

1. Re: question 36 - From Toronto, Canada, does anyone know definitively which American embassy locations we should use?

2. Re: questions 3 and 29-30 - What is the difference between these questions? Might it be assumed that I have both a mailing and then home address?

3. Re: question 28 -address where my fiance intends to live - Rob travels for work so using his current address may not be current even by the time the document is processed. We used his mother's home address as his address and thought we should do the same with this entry. We intend to buy a home once we are settled (and married). Does this look like a problem?

4. Re - later - does anyone know if, once the visa is favorably processed, I (the Canadian) will be permitted to travel freely between the 2 countries?

and finally...

The instructions say to submit original documents and all evidence, yet the 1-129F does not appear to ask us for any supporting documents or evidence? Have we missed anything?

Thanks so much, Laura and Rob

[NikLR 13,234]

Hi - Rob and I are about to file our 1-129F and have a few questions.

We have been officially engaged for almost a year, have been dating for 2 years and have known each other for over 10 years.

1. Re: question 36 - From Toronto, Canada, does anyone know definitively which American embassy locations we should use?

2. Re: questions 3 and 29-30 - What is the difference between these questions? Might it be assumed that I have both a mailing and then home address?

3. Re: question 28 -address where my fiance intends to live - Rob travels for work so using his current address may not be current even by the time the document is processed. We used his mother's home address as his address and thought we should do the same with this entry. We intend to buy a home once we are settled (and married). Does this look like a problem?

4. Re - later - does anyone know if, once the visa is favorably processed, I (the Canadian) will be permitted to travel freely between the 2 countries?

and finally...

The instructions say to submit original documents and all evidence, yet the 1-129F does not appear to ask us for any supporting documents or evidence? Have we missed anything?

Thanks so much, Laura and Rob

1) You would interview at the Montreal Consulate

4) normally no. It depends on the CBP officer. Bring proof of your ties to Canada. You can find a list on the CBP website (and I've posted it before.)

Do not submit original documents to the USCIS. You won't get it back.

[NikLR 13,234]

Yes one is mailing address and one is address.. if they are the same, I'd fill out both the same.

You can put wherever the petitioner is living atm for the "intends to live" and this can be updated at interview, POE, or when you AOS.

[RobertnLaura 2]

Thank so much NLR. Rob trusts you because you have a Jeep

Regarding documents, thanks re; originals. However, I cannot see what documents we might be required to fie. Would these things be divorce decrees and death certificates to prove that we are both free to marry? Neither of us have been previously married or have criminal records expunged or otherwise so this type of thing would not apply to us - I guess I am worried that we are missing information for the initial filing of the 1-129F.

[ricnally 259]

Thank so much NLR. Rob trusts you because you have a Jeep

Regarding documents, thanks re; originals. However, I cannot see what documents we might be required to fie. Would these things be divorce decrees and death certificates to prove that we are both free to marry? Neither of us have been previously married or have criminal records expunged or otherwise so this type of thing would not apply to us - I guess I am worried that we are missing information for the initial filing of the 1-129F.

long form birth certificate(s), and later police record checks? Also original, signed letters of intent (in this case, you send the original).

[Abby & Andre 27]

I suggest following this guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

It spells out what supporting documents besides the I-129f that you will need to submit with the initial filing.

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

Once the visa is approved, you will not be able to just travel freely between countries. The K-1 visa is a one-time entry visa. After you enter and marry within 90 days, you can file for adjustment of status. When you file for AOS, you will also file for your EAD and AP. AP will allow you to travel outside the US and re-enter while waiting for your green card approval.

All required documents are listed in the I-129F form instructions and the VJ guide. The instructions also tell you not send original documents, but just copies of them, if needed.

[NikLR 13,234]

Thank so much NLR. Rob trusts you because you have a Jeep

Regarding documents, thanks re; originals. However, I cannot see what documents we might be required to fie. Would these things be divorce decrees and death certificates to prove that we are both free to marry? Neither of us have been previously married or have criminal records expunged or otherwise so this type of thing would not apply to us - I guess I am worried that we are missing information for the initial filing of the 1-129F.

The USC still must provide a photocopy of their passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate to certify they are in fact a USC. As for the rest, if you've never been married, etc, you won't have anything else. You'll need to include the letter of how you met, plus proof (can be photocopies), and original letters of intent to marry.

The Canadian citizen will need to get a police certificate (easily obtained from local commissionaires) that checks your name if you've never been convicted of a crime. You'll need that for the interview. Also the Canadian needs to make sure they have their long form birth certificate with parents names on it vs the short form. That is also required at interview. Make sure your passport is as updated as possible. Its a great deal more expensive to renew in the USA.

oh and thank you. I love my Jeep!

[RobertnLaura 2]

Wow - thanks so much! I had a feeling we were not complete and by golly, we are not! More work to do. Thanks again.

[RobertnLaura 2]

Is it possible to change the USC's address during this process? Mine is likely to change in the next few months.

Thanks, Rob

[Al422 221]

The alien (Candian citizen) gets one single entry to the US under the K-1. Once the K-1 is issued, the next entry is considered that one single entry regardless of the usual other ways Canadian citizens can enter the US. If the ailen leaves before getting AP or Green Card, he can still get back in under the other ways Canadian citizens can get in, but not under the K-1. That means all the K-1 benefits are gone, including right to live her and to apply for Green Card.

Bottom line: Once the K-1 is issued and the Canadian enters the US, figure on that being the last US entry until he gets his AP or Green Card.

[NikLR 13,234]

Is it possible to change the USC's address during this process? Mine is likely to change in the next few months.

Thanks, Rob

Yes sure can!