What do I send in as proof of meeting for the I-129F?

[sandybabe_onuh 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure what proof (to show we have meet within 2 yrs of filing) I need to send in with the I-129F petition that I will be filing if and when I receive an NOA1 on the I-130 petition.

Do I send in the same documents as with the I-130, or other documents like e-ticket stubs, picture etc. Please advise me on this.

Thanks in advance for all help.

sandybabe_onuh

[Rosemarie Morales 0]

Hello. I have heard of people bringing in affidavits from friends who were there the day/night that you first met. It also helps if those friends are US citizens with SS numbers.

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure what proof (to show we have meet within 2 yrs of filing) I need to send in with the I-129F petition that I will be filing if and when I receive an NOA1 on the I-130 petition.

Do I send in the same documents as with the I-130, or other documents like e-ticket stubs, picture etc. Please advise me on this.

Thanks in advance for all help.

sandybabe_onuh

[Fofire 0]

Hello. I have heard of people bringing in affidavits from friends who were there the day/night that you first met. It also helps if those friends are US citizens with SS numbers.

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure what proof (to show we have meet within 2 yrs of filing) I need to send in with the I-129F petition that I will be filing if and when I receive an NOA1 on the I-130 petition.

Do I send in the same documents as with the I-130, or other documents like e-ticket stubs, picture etc. Please advise me on this.

Thanks in advance for all help.

sandybabe_onuh

Pictures (printed out not on a CD), phone records. IM messages or emails. Ticket stubs would probably also work. Basically anything that would show that you 2 were at the same place at the same time. Just makes sure that if you use tickets or anything like that that its obvious he would also be there. Like if you met up in Paris try to get his tickets as well as yours etc.

Fofire

[sandybabe_onuh 0]

Hello. I have heard of people bringing in affidavits from friends who were there the day/night that you first met. It also helps if those friends are US citizens with SS numbers.

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure what proof (to show we have meet within 2 yrs of filing) I need to send in with the I-129F petition that I will be filing if and when I receive an NOA1 on the I-130 petition.

Do I send in the same documents as with the I-130, or other documents like e-ticket stubs, picture etc. Please advise me on this.

Thanks in advance for all help.

sandybabe_onuh

Pictures (printed out not on a CD), phone records. IM messages or emails. Ticket stubs would probably also work. Basically anything that would show that you 2 were at the same place at the same time. Just makes sure that if you use tickets or anything like that that its obvious he would also be there. Like if you met up in Paris try to get his tickets as well as yours etc.

Fofire

What I need to know here is, will my proof of marriage certificate, wedding pics and so forth be enough to establish our meeting? Or do I need to send in things like emails, chats etc. just like as if i was going the K-1 fiancee visa route.

I traveled to meet him back in april of last year for the first time. I have since traveled back just last month and while there we were married. So I'm unclear if I am to send in things like for the K-1 visa petition or, same documents that i have filed with for the I-130 alien relative visa since he is already my husband and not my fiancee any longer.

thanks

sandybabe_onuh

[Robor007 0]

Hello. I have heard of people bringing in affidavits from friends who were there the day/night that you first met. It also helps if those friends are US citizens with SS numbers.

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure what proof (to show we have meet within 2 yrs of filing) I need to send in with the I-129F petition that I will be filing if and when I receive an NOA1 on the I-130 petition.

Do I send in the same documents as with the I-130, or other documents like e-ticket stubs, picture etc. Please advise me on this.

Thanks in advance for all help.

sandybabe_onuh

Pictures (printed out not on a CD), phone records. IM messages or emails. Ticket stubs would probably also work. Basically anything that would show that you 2 were at the same place at the same time. Just makes sure that if you use tickets or anything like that that its obvious he would also be there. Like if you met up in Paris try to get his tickets as well as yours etc.

Fofire

What I need to know here is, will my proof of marriage certificate, wedding pics and so forth be enough to establish our meeting? Or do I need to send in things like emails, chats etc. just like as if i was going the K-1 fiancee visa route.

I traveled to meet him back in april of last year for the first time. I have since traveled back just last month and while there we were married. So I'm unclear if I am to send in things like for the K-1 visa petition or, same documents that i have filed with for the I-130 alien relative visa since he is already my husband and not my fiancee any longer.

thanks

sandybabe_onuh

As far as I know you don't need to send any proof of relationship along with the I-130 or I-129F. All we sent was the required documents and ours were approved without any RFE's. The proof of relationship is needed for the interview. Look HERE for more info on the K-3 process.

[gogo 6]

Hello everyone,

what about with the new I-130 rules? The #7 states that you need to prove a "ongoing" relationship.. that was my question with another topic.. would I need to send just a yellow folder with I-130, G-325A, and passport photos, or would I need to send a big package with emails, cards, tickets, package slips, and other stuff too?

Thanks

[Robor007 0]

Hello everyone,

what about with the new I-130 rules? The #7 states that you need to prove a "ongoing" relationship.. that was my question with another topic.. would I need to send just a yellow folder with I-130, G-325A, and passport photos, or would I need to send a big package with emails, cards, tickets, package slips, and other stuff too?

Thanks

Hmmm... Good point. We submitted the 'old' I-130 and didn't have to include any proof of an ongoing relationship. Thanks for the correction!

[gogo 6]

haha, that is my ongoing question that no one seems to have an answer for...

small yellow folder or big package? I just don't want to seem dumb sending in a 5lb package while others send in just the I-130, G-325A, and passport + marriage cert.

With all the evidence that you need to show, 5 pounds is very light.. you have various things including marriage pictures / videos , (at least 3 different picture settings with different people and different background with the two of you).. so I'm just not sure.. I just want to do a good job and not get any RFEs..

[payxibka 10,044]

What I need to know here is, will my proof of marriage certificate, wedding pics and so forth be enough to establish our meeting? Or do I need to send in things like emails, chats etc. just like as if i was going the K-1 fiancee visa route.

I traveled to meet him back in april of last year for the first time. I have since traveled back just last month and while there we were married. So I'm unclear if I am to send in things like for the K-1 visa petition or, same documents that i have filed with for the I-130 alien relative visa since he is already my husband and not my fiancee any longer.

thanks

sandybabe_onuh

There is no proof of meeting within previous two years requirement for a K-3 petition as it is a K-1 petition specific.

[vylex 0]

Hello everyone,

what about with the new I-130 rules? The #7 states that you need to prove a "ongoing" relationship.. that was my question with another topic.. would I need to send just a yellow folder with I-130, G-325A, and passport photos, or would I need to send a big package with emails, cards, tickets, package slips, and other stuff too?

Thanks

My package is all assembled and ready to go (waiting on a possible DCF option resurrection...FINGERS CROSSED). For the I-130 ongoing relationship, I have copies of our letter of intent to file with the IRS as a married couple, a copy of the W-7 request for ITIN (for tax purposes). I also have two letters of support from close friends stating how they know of our relationship pre and post marriage. The letters state that although the marriage is still in it's infancy, they have known us during the courtship stage and vouch for the validity of our marriage.

[gogo 6]

Thanks for letting me know Seems like this is still new to everyone who apply for the I-130... just like you, we plan on getting married in March 2007.. so that doesn't leave much validity for the letters.. so that's why I want to submit the other stuff I mentioned (marriage photos / videos and with at least 3 different background settings of other photos/people, phone records, emails, package slips, airline tickets and such..)

We plan to create a joint account in March 2007.. so that should help with the I-130 proof.. Also, I have phone records from my home to her home, and also from Skype (November 2005 - January 2007) so far.. plus pictures and other things.. so hopefully this will be enough..

Edited February 12, 2007 by gogo

[vylex 0]

Thanks for letting me know Seems like this is still new to everyone who apply for the I-130... just like you, we plan on getting married in March 2007.. so that doesn't leave much validity for the letters.. so that's why I want to submit the other stuff I mentioned (marriage photos / videos and with at least 3 different background settings of other photos/people, phone records, emails, package slips, airline tickets and such..)

We plan to create a joint account in March 2007.. so that should help with the I-130 proof.. Also, I have phone records from my home to her home, and also from Skype (November 2005 - January 2007) so far.. plus pictures and other things.. so hopefully this will be enough..

I think it will be enough. I have faith that the reviewers will understand that the marriages are still young. I think it's a general requirement that covers people married for years too. Those people would most likely have evidence of co-mingling finances, etc.

In our case, we just started out so I would hope the reviewer takes this into consideration. Good luck!

[gogo 6]

thank you all for your quick answers! Hopefully this can also help others who are just starting out to apply for the I-130... just something to watch out for... seems like I am just over-preparing too much... I just don't want the RFEs that I see a lot of people get.. but I know that's not a guarantee.. Hopefully everything goes smoothly with all of your applications too!! Thank you, thank you....

[vylex 0]

thank you all for your quick answers! Hopefully this can also help others who are just starting out to apply for the I-130... just something to watch out for... seems like I am just over-preparing too much... I just don't want the RFEs that I see a lot of people get.. but I know that's not a guarantee.. Hopefully everything goes smoothly with all of your applications too!! Thank you, thank you....

Thanks! I am also "overpreparing" to hopefully avoid the time-eating RFE. It sounds like you are doing your homework as well so that should help minimize any problems down the road. I defintely agree with that strategy!

[doodlebug 3]

I sent the new I130 but I must have missed that one. I thought showing ongoing relationship was optional. Oh well. I only sent in my marriage certificate and since I'm only married a wee bit over a month now not much of an ongoing thing I can come up with other than chat copies and telephone bill.