Filing I129F while fiancee in the US

[caroline_dave 0]

Dear all,

Here is my case and my interrogations.

Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I’m in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.

I’ll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?

Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?

We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

Caroline.

[Yodrak 8]

Caroline,

People come up with the strangest ideas when they're looking for something to worry about.

You need only the divorce decree translated, you do no need to submit the settlement agreement.

Yodrak

Dear all,

Here is my case and my interrogations.

Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I'm in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.

I'll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?

Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?

We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

Caroline.

[ramos96 1]

Dear all,

Here is my case and my interrogations.

Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I’m in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.

I’ll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?

Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?

We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

Caroline.

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,

Ramos

Edited May 4, 2007 by ramos96

[kitkat1 5]

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

No reason to wait to send it - it's not a problem. There is nothing in the I-129 petition that indicates the foreign beneficiary is not allowed to be legally visiting the USC when the petition is filed. They will NOT wait to process it and it will not cause a problem. Why add more time to the process by waiting?

[pushbrk 14,507]

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

No reason to wait to send it - it's not a problem. There is nothing in the I-129 petition that indicates the foreign beneficiary is not allowed to be legally visiting the USC when the petition is filed. They will NOT wait to process it and it will not cause a problem. Why add more time to the process by waiting?

Correct. You aren't applying for a visa. You'll do that later after the petition is approved. They don't care if you are visiting when the petition is filed and won't know. Previous entrances and departures are dealt with in the actual visa application.

You do not need to provide property settlement information about your divorce but would need to document full custody of any children you wish to bring with you. This is provided at interview. For now, just officially translated proof of divorce is all that is required.

[caroline_dave 0]

Thank you much for your help.

That's clear now. (At least this point!)

[simple_male 1]

You can file I-129F while your fiance is visiting you in USA. You need the final divorce decree singed by the judge whether it includes any financial information or not.

Dear all,

Here is my case and my interrogations.

Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I’m in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.

I’ll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?

Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?

We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

Caroline.

[bora bora 1]

Send away.

[rebeccajo 14]

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

No reason to wait to send it - it's not a problem. There is nothing in the I-129 petition that indicates the foreign beneficiary is not allowed to be legally visiting the USC when the petition is filed. They will NOT wait to process it and it will not cause a problem. Why add more time to the process by waiting?

Correct. You aren't applying for a visa. You'll do that later after the petition is approved. They don't care if you are visiting when the petition is filed and won't know. Previous entrances and departures are dealt with in the actual visa application.

You do not need to provide property settlement information about your divorce but would need to document full custody of any children you wish to bring with you. This is provided at interview. For now, just officially translated proof of divorce is all that is required.

That would be incorrect, pushbrk.

On the first page of the 129F in Question 12 you answer whether or not your fiance is currently in the US and also report the I94 number they entered on.

That being said, we filed the K1 while my husband (then fiance) was in the US and it was also approved while he was here. Filing while the intending immigrant is in the US does not affect the processing speed of the petition at all.

[pushbrk 14,507]

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

No reason to wait to send it - it's not a problem. There is nothing in the I-129 petition that indicates the foreign beneficiary is not allowed to be legally visiting the USC when the petition is filed. They will NOT wait to process it and it will not cause a problem. Why add more time to the process by waiting?

Correct. You aren't applying for a visa. You'll do that later after the petition is approved. They don't care if you are visiting when the petition is filed and won't know. Previous entrances and departures are dealt with in the actual visa application.

You do not need to provide property settlement information about your divorce but would need to document full custody of any children you wish to bring with you. This is provided at interview. For now, just officially translated proof of divorce is all that is required.

That would be incorrect, pushbrk.

On the first page of the 129F in Question 12 you answer whether or not your fiance is currently in the US and also report the I94 number they entered on.

That being said, we filed the K1 while my husband (then fiance) was in the US and it was also approved while he was here. Filing while the intending immigrant is in the US does not affect the processing speed of the petition at all.

By George, you're right. How did I miss that? Anyway, the reason it doesn't matter is that you can't get the K3 visa without leaving the US for the interview. If you overstay the current I-94, you'll be stymied later.

[Minya's wife 25]

Dear all,

Here is my case and my interrogations.

Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I’m in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.

I’ll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

1.I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?

2.Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?

3.We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

4.I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

Caroline.

1. Where did you 'understand' this information from? Filing while your are here visiting your fiance has no bearing on how long the process takes. You just have to be in your home country for the day your interview is scheduled.

2. No, USCIS will proceed w/ your application when they receive it in the mail....meaning they will issue your NOA1, and then depending which service center will process your case, you are either in for an excruciatingly long wait of almost 3 months(California) or about 1 month (Vermont).

3. Start the process when you're ready, when you have all your paperwork gathered and you're ready to file.

4. Only the final judgment is required, showing the date your divorce was finalized.

Good luck!

-P

[rebeccajo 14]

Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

No reason to wait to send it - it's not a problem. There is nothing in the I-129 petition that indicates the foreign beneficiary is not allowed to be legally visiting the USC when the petition is filed. They will NOT wait to process it and it will not cause a problem. Why add more time to the process by waiting?

Correct. You aren't applying for a visa. You'll do that later after the petition is approved. They don't care if you are visiting when the petition is filed and won't know. Previous entrances and departures are dealt with in the actual visa application.

You do not need to provide property settlement information about your divorce but would need to document full custody of any children you wish to bring with you. This is provided at interview. For now, just officially translated proof of divorce is all that is required.

That would be incorrect, pushbrk.

On the first page of the 129F in Question 12 you answer whether or not your fiance is currently in the US and also report the I94 number they entered on.

That being said, we filed the K1 while my husband (then fiance) was in the US and it was also approved while he was here. Filing while the intending immigrant is in the US does not affect the processing speed of the petition at all.

By George, you're right. How did I miss that? Anyway, the reason it doesn't matter is that you can't get the K3 visa without leaving the US for the interview. If you overstay the current I-94, you'll be stymied later.

Sokay....I remembered answering the question while my husband was here so I knew it was there.

[KarenCee 3]

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,

Ramos

Just out of curiosity...where did you find the information on this? I never submitted anything from my settlement and we were approved. Neither did I submit anything like this for our AOS and so far no problems. Just curious.

[Yodrak 8]

Ramos,

Not necessarily true. A certificate of divorce should be sufficient, the information in the settlement agreement should not be necessary. Although, there was a person a couple of years back who wrote that they were required to submit a copy of the settlement agreement, but they couldn't explain why it had been asked for.

Yodrak

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,

Ramos

[Valur 0]

Good day to all of you!

This is great site

I am newbie here, coming from Iceland to visit my fiance. And we are applying for the K-1.

I have a related question. We are filling out the I-129F Form, and question 12 asks for a "ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE Record (I-94) Number".

And one should fill the blank boxes, like: xxx-xxxxxxxx

But I have a Visa Waiver I-94w, and the only number I can find is a printed number called "Departure Number". Seven numbers: 0522137xx , then after a space there follows two numbers: 16.

The question is whether thats the number they are asking for, or is it another unrelated. Or should I leave it empty because its a I-94w.

All in all they are both 11 digits, but arranged differently.

On my green I-94w there actually are empty fill-in boxed (Just below the Departure Number), arranged like 3boxes, followed by 8 boxes. But these haven´t been filled in! I was not asked for that on arrival.

This is all very confusing. This is maybe a silly paranoid question, but I would appreciate if someone could tell me what should be the right number to fill in.

Best regards,

Valur

Edited May 6, 2007 by Valur