Sending Out I-129 Packet Friday...Your Input Please..

[Cry_Tuff 0]

Ok.. I think I have everything assembled...and have checked it over dozens of times...and of course I keep finding something to add. I figure, if they want proof...I'LL GIVE IT TO 'EM! Pete and I did meet over the internet, and have been engaged now for a year and a half. We've had an ongoing relationship for two years. I followed the assembly instructions for the I-129 here on visa journey.... I'm just afraid I'm leaving something out...I don't want them to send it back saying they need more info or anything like that... SO, any input would be great from those of you who have already completed the process, or have already mailed yours in and have had it "touched."

Here's what I got:

-The Cover Letter

-I-129 Petition (completed and filled out by me)

-Declaration of How we met

-Fiance Letter of Intent (signed by me)**for both I used the guide on visa journey**

-Fiance Letter of Intent (signed by Pete)

-Phone bills from April 2005-2006 from Pete (England)

-Copies of all of Pete's plane ticket stubs/Itinerary/and passport pages

-copies of dated letters/postal stamped envelopes that I sent to Pete

-Copies of my plane ticket stubs, passport pages, Itinerary

-Copies of dated letters/postal stamped envelopes from Pete

-Pictures of Pete and I together, Pictures of me with Pete's 18 year old son, Pictures of me with Pete and his parents, Pictures of Pete with my two children (ages 6 & 9) pictures of Pete with my family/my sister's dogs...etc..

-Form G325 from me

-my passport pic in a plastic bag attached (w/clear tape) to white copy paper

-Pete's G325 signed by him

-Pete's passport pic assembled just as mine above

-front and back copy of my birth certificate

-copy of Pete's birth certificate

-Copy of my divorce decree (I was married to my children's father..we separatedin 2001..but divorce wasn't complete til beginning of 2005)

Ok..where I'm worried at is..when Pete and I first started talking, we met off of a site I was able to access thru my mobile phone. We always inboxed there or sent text messages. I do not have that phone service anymore...and I'm horrible about keeping things...I burnt all my paperwork (phone bills basically) before I knew we would need them...not thinking our relationship was going to lead us where it has...finding soulmates in each other... I do have several bills from last year I am able to use.

SO, my question is...does this seem alright?...or am I missing something?... Just a bit frazzled here!!

[TimsDaisy 0]

Seems fine.

Note: you need to have filled out the G-325A- I'm assuming you did that, but there is a form G-325 as well as the 325A. Make sure you have the right one.

Make sure you sign and date all appended information as well (you must sign any supplemental info that wouldn't fit on the forms, and lots of us just sign everything anyway, just in case, except the tops of the actual forms themselves).

Make sure you've both signed all 4 copies of your respective G-325As.

And don't sweat the extra phone bills or records. WHat you have sounds just fine. You don't need EVERYTHING.

[TracyTN 237]

That seems perfectly fine to me. Its almost exactly the same as what I sent (except different types of evidence and two divorce decrees).

[cellarlily 0]

That should definitely suffice. Just make sure you have an index either as part of your cover letter or right after it to state exactly what is in your package and what order it is in (tabs help, too). Don't staple anything, make sure the pictures you're sending have dates and locations on the back (pictures really aren't necessary, though...they would be better used at the visa interview). Clip your check to the front of the packet.

Good luck!

[Cry_Tuff 0]

Lol.. Thanks for all the quick responses...

TimsDaisy-- yes, it was the G-325A...thanks for pointing that out! As far as supplemental information..I downloaded the I-129 from ucis.gov for the latest version. I used the Adobe Acrobat to fill in all information..so it fit pretty well. Pete signed the "older" copy of the G-325A that has the carbon copies attached to it (I made sure that the date on it was still ok to use) I downloaded mine again from uscis.gov and filled mine in...printing out all 4 pages and signed them all.

As far as pictures go... I figure I'd save my original pictures for the interview itself. I scanned all the pics I'm using or I had them on CD when developed. I just printed 6 photos on each sheet of paper with dates and text of what the picture was of below each one.

I suppose after a year and a half being engaged... we've finally set our wedding date for February 23rd here in Ohio, I just want to make 110% certain everything was ok..lol

[cellarlily 0]

As far as pictures go... I figure I'd save my original pictures for the interview itself. I scanned all the pics I'm using or I had them on CD when developed. I just printed 6 photos on each sheet of paper with dates and text of what the picture was of below each one.

Ok good! You don't want to lose those originals because they might come in handy at the visa interview.

Everything looks good, though. Don't stress it too much. If they need more information (which I can't see happening), they'll let you know. It doesn't delay the process that much.

[TracyTN 237]

As far as pictures go... I figure I'd save my original pictures for the interview itself.

They're good to have of course, but I'd be surprised if they asked you to see photos at the interview.

[Cry_Tuff 0]

I was audited by the Internal Revenue Service one time for taxes after my divorce..They wanted me to prove that my ex husband was indeed out of the house... needless to say, I faxed to them about 35 pages of proof which included written testimonials from family and friends, the letter from the post office showing mail addresses changed, a written letter from my landlord at the time, etc etc...needless to say... they never questioned me again..and sent my refund right away So, I kind of place the information needed with this petition in the same category... If they want proof...by golly, I'll send it...haha

I did however want to say thanks everyone for the support!! Pete and I have visited this site regularly for well over a year now.. getting information and just reading. I thank everyone for sharing their experiences and thoughts, not to mention...being genuine when it comes to helping one another out.