i129f Form Part 2

[k_woood 5]

I've completed the entirety of the i-129f Form except I keep going back to Part 2 Questions 38.a.-38.h. On the form, the directions say "If your beneficiary is currently in the United States, complete Item Numbers 38.a. - 38.h." My fiance is not currently in the states, so I automatically went to skip this section. However, the question 38.a. says "He or she last entered as a (for example, visitor, student, exchange alien, crewman, stowaway, temporary worker, without inspection)" which has made me rethink whether or not to provide the information. Because it also asks for passport information in this section as well. I looked in the specific instructions and it completely ignores the "if your beneficiary is currently in the US" bit and just gives instructions on how to fill it out. So, I am at a loss. Should I provide the information or not? I'm worried if I provide it, they'll think he's here when he isn't. But, if I don't provide it, will I get asked for more information and have the whole thing delayed? I feel like there are so many trick questions. 😓

 

[Jo Së 200]

14 minutes ago, k_woood said:

Item Numbers 38.a. - 38.h." My fiance is not currently in the states. 

How is this making you rethink anything?  It specifically says "If your beneficiary is currently in the United States"  which your fiance isn't, so leave it blank.

[Crazy Cat 39,206]

 

19 minutes ago, k_woood said:

If your beneficiary is currently in the United States,

That is the KEY wording here.........It applies literally....

Edited November 10, 2018 by missileman

[bf__ 501]

Just as a tip, if your fiancé isn't going to be in the country when you mail the paperwork (I wasn't when my partner mailed ours in), leave all that blank. They want to see if you have overstayed.

 

It's also worth reading the instruction booklet provided too (https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf?download=1), this does go over how to fill in each section correctly. 

[Jay Jones 261]

When I was filling out the petition I paused at this section as well because my fiance  has been to the United States twice on a tourist visa.  You will see that is says "IF" and "CURRENTLY.  I realized I was over thinking this question so I left it blank and moved on.

[bf__ 501]

It's worth noting that it's unlikely it'll be picked up until 6-7 months from now anyway, your fiancé might not be in the country right now, but they could be when they actually look at your file.

 

I wouldn't stress. Just leave it blank.

[Crazy Cat 39,206]

or put "N/A"

[k_woood 5]

Thank you all for replying! I have decided just to leave it all blank. I think the stress of it all has me overthinking it, lol. I did put “N/A” at first, but I’ve read horror stories on how picky they can be so I just wanted to cover all the bases as to not prolong any part of the process. 

[Crazy Cat 39,206]

Why would putting "N/A" in an item which doesn't apply cause a problem?  Good luck.