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mmorgan Contributor

mmorgan   7

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I have seen in a few places on this forum warnings about not leaving blanks on forms, spedifically I-129F and G-325A. I have seen others who say that they left blanks and did not have a problem. So my question is this: Do I need to fill in every blank I do not use with "none", and if so, to what extent is this carried? (i.e. do I just write "none" for the main answer blank for the question, or do i need to fill in literally every blank? TIA, so glad I found this forum it has already been a huge help!

Elizabeth+Fred Explorer

Elizabeth+Fred   35

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Always refer to the instructions for the *latest version* of a form. For the current I-129F form, the instructions read:

"How To Fill Out Form I-129F

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

so... leave those fields blank.

For the G-325A form, the form clearly states "if none, so state" in fields where this is needed. Other fields can be left blank if not applicable.

The new "norm" seems to be: leave blank if unknown, "none" or not applicable, except if explicitly stated in the form for any given field, such as with certain fields in the G-325A form.

SEP-1994 First met! 12-16-14 POE PHILADELPHIA

05-25-14 Engaged (what took us so looooong!!!?) 12-19-14 MARRIAGE (SIMPLE)

06-19-14 I-129F packet sent to Lewisville Lockbox (USPS overnight) 01-05-15 I-485 (AOS/EAD/AP) package mailed out

06-20-14 USPS messed up, and had to re-route! 01-12-15 NOA text/email received for AOS/EAD/AP

06-23-14 I-129F packet received at Lockbox 02-03-15 Biometrics (Indianapolis)

06-23-14 NOA1 Notice Date (routed to CSC, yay!) 04-07-15 EAD and AP approved, card ordered

06-25-14 NOA1 text/email received 04-14-15 EAD/AP Combo Card received by certified mail.

06-26-14 Check Cashed 06-15-15 Received letter about interview waiver. 6mo to go!

06-27-14 Alien Registration Number changed 08-06-15 Welcome Notice mailed, permanent status registered.

06-30-14 NOA1 hardcopy received 08-14-15 Green Card mailed to me.

09-24-14 NOA2 text/email received *APPROVED* 08-18-15 Green Card (which is green!) in hand!!

09-28-14 NOA2 hardcopy received

10-15-14 NVC received 05-17-17 Time to start ROC !

10-16-14 NVC case number assigned

10-21-14 NVC left (to Amsterdam Consulate)

10-23-14 Consulate Received

10-25-14 PACKET-3 Received (regular mail)

10-25-14 Online DS-160 submitted **** I am the Beneficiary (Fred) ****

10-27-14 Sent reply to Consulate (arrives 10-28)

10-29-14 Touched *** If you have questions about the K-1 journey coming

11-01-14 PACKET-4 Received (regular mail) *** from The Netherlands, send me a message !

11-26-14 MEDICAL *PASSED*

12-04-14 INTERVIEW *APPROVED*

12-06-14 Touched (Administrative Processing)

12-08-14 Touched (Ready)

12-09-14 Touched (Issued)

12-10-14 Received email that package was sent off

12-11-14 VISA IN HAND

mmorgan Contributor

mmorgan   7

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Also for the explanation of how we met, is the separate longer page generally considered necessary or is a one or two sentence explanation in the space on the form sufficient along with the supporting evidence required. We both attended the same small college and met there, attended simultaneously for three years. We could elaborate more on this, but I am not sure if it is necessary since it is fairly self-explanatory, esp when combined with the submitted evidence.

JIJourney Proficient

JIJourney   96

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I have seen in a few places on this forum warnings about not leaving blanks on forms, spedifically I-129F and G-325A. I have seen others who say that they left blanks and did not have a problem. So my question is this: Do I need to fill in every blank I do not use with "none", and if so, to what extent is this carried? (i.e. do I just write "none" for the main answer blank for the question, or do i need to fill in literally every blank? TIA, so glad I found this forum it has already been a huge help!

Basically in the past people have left a lot of the answers blank. Also people have said to make sure there are no blanks on the form. I would do either one of those.

Hope I helped and good luck!

April 15, 2014 : I-129F Package Sent

April 19, 2014 : I-129F Package Delivery Confirmation via USPS

April 24, 2014 - NOA1 received via email/text

April 25, 2014 - Alien Registration Number changed

April 28, 2014 - NOA1 received in mail.

May 23, 2014 - RFE received in mail.

June 5, 2014 - Response to RFE Sent

June 11, 2014 - NOA2 Approval via website!!!

June 14, 2014 - NOA2 received in mail.

June 24, 2014 - NVC Case # via phone!

June 25, 2014 - NVC forwarded case to Embassy

June 26, 2014 - Embassy received case.

June 26, 2014 - NVC letter in mail.

August 4-5, 2014 - Medical

August 6, 2014 - CFO Seminar

August 13, 2014 - VIsa Interview (Expedited)

August 19, 2014 - VISA ready for pick up!

August 20, 2014 - Packet 3 Arrived

August 26, 2014 - POE!

August 26, 2014 - Notice to schedule an Interview...

October 23, 2014 - AOS/EAD Package Sent

October 30, 2014 - NOA1 via website

November 1, 2014 - NOA1 received in mail

November 6, 2014 - Biometrics Appointment Scheduled in mail

November 19, 2014 - Biometrics Appointment

Elizabeth+Fred Explorer

Elizabeth+Fred   35

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Also for the explanation of how we met, is the separate longer page generally considered necessary or is a one or two sentence explanation in the space on the form sufficient along with the supporting evidence required. We both attended the same small college and met there, attended simultaneously for three years. We could elaborate more on this, but I am not sure if it is necessary since it is fairly self-explanatory, esp when combined with the submitted evidence.

Most people seem to do a separate sheet. It should be concise, and do not go into a lot of detail. General dates should be included if known, so they can get an idea of what the time-span of things has been so far.

SEP-1994 First met! 12-16-14 POE PHILADELPHIA

05-25-14 Engaged (what took us so looooong!!!?) 12-19-14 MARRIAGE (SIMPLE)

06-19-14 I-129F packet sent to Lewisville Lockbox (USPS overnight) 01-05-15 I-485 (AOS/EAD/AP) package mailed out

06-20-14 USPS messed up, and had to re-route! 01-12-15 NOA text/email received for AOS/EAD/AP

06-23-14 I-129F packet received at Lockbox 02-03-15 Biometrics (Indianapolis)

06-23-14 NOA1 Notice Date (routed to CSC, yay!) 04-07-15 EAD and AP approved, card ordered

06-25-14 NOA1 text/email received 04-14-15 EAD/AP Combo Card received by certified mail.

06-26-14 Check Cashed 06-15-15 Received letter about interview waiver. 6mo to go!

06-27-14 Alien Registration Number changed 08-06-15 Welcome Notice mailed, permanent status registered.

06-30-14 NOA1 hardcopy received 08-14-15 Green Card mailed to me.

09-24-14 NOA2 text/email received *APPROVED* 08-18-15 Green Card (which is green!) in hand!!

09-28-14 NOA2 hardcopy received

10-15-14 NVC received 05-17-17 Time to start ROC !

10-16-14 NVC case number assigned

10-21-14 NVC left (to Amsterdam Consulate)

10-23-14 Consulate Received

10-25-14 PACKET-3 Received (regular mail)

10-25-14 Online DS-160 submitted **** I am the Beneficiary (Fred) ****

10-27-14 Sent reply to Consulate (arrives 10-28)

10-29-14 Touched *** If you have questions about the K-1 journey coming

11-01-14 PACKET-4 Received (regular mail) *** from The Netherlands, send me a message !

11-26-14 MEDICAL *PASSED*

12-04-14 INTERVIEW *APPROVED*

12-06-14 Touched (Administrative Processing)

12-08-14 Touched (Ready)

12-09-14 Touched (Issued)

12-10-14 Received email that package was sent off

12-11-14 VISA IN HAND

Sunnybeach7 Contributor

Sunnybeach7   2

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Also for the explanation of how we met, is the separate longer page generally considered necessary or is a one or two sentence explanation in the space on the form sufficient along with the supporting evidence required. We both attended the same small college and met there, attended simultaneously for three years. We could elaborate more on this, but I am not sure if it is necessary since it is fairly self-explanatory, esp when combined with the submitted evidence.

I just put what I could fit on the form.. a few sentences.. with evidence.. and haven't had any problem about it as of yet

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,904

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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Also for the explanation of how we met, is the separate longer page generally considered necessary or is a one or two sentence explanation in the space on the form sufficient along with the supporting evidence required. We both attended the same small college and met there, attended simultaneously for three years. We could elaborate more on this, but I am not sure if it is necessary since it is fairly self-explanatory, esp when combined with the submitted evidence.

The separate attachment sheet is not required. If your explanation of how you met in person within the last 2 years fits in the space on the form, then that is all you need, besides the actual proof of meeting of course.

And the reason the older posts you read were confusing is because the instructions used to state not leave any blanks, but last year new form editions came out and the instructions also changed. The new form edition instructions state that anything that is N/A or none should be left blank. You cannot go wrong following the most current instructions found on the USCIS site.

The example forms here on VJ are helpful for how to fill out the forms.

Edited by KayDeeCee

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

 
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