Just sent off our I-129f. Anything else to do while we wait?

[Kozano96 8]

So yes, I just sent off our I-129f forms, and I’m actually feeling pretty confident about it. I’m actually feeling extremely excited to finally be able to start the process of marrying my incredible Sean, and to be done with this stressful and tedious portion. I was so careful. We were so careful. 

Now, is there anything else between now and awaiting the NOA 1 and 2 and interview process that I should know about or do? Perhaps gather? Or my fiancé? Thank you so much for the help! I can’t explain how grateful I am for this visajourney community, thank you all so much for your help. 

[ThomasNC1988 762]

Check on Vaccinations because some are multiple doses that have to be given over time and you don't want to end up like us having to get them finished in the US.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

wait and wait some more.

 

start researching your consulates interview process and what documents they will require.

 

update needed vaccinations so they are done before medical.

 

research and read and read more. the more you know, the less stressful it is.

[IndigoFlowers 130]

I second what the others said about ensuring that vaccinations are up to date for the beneficiary, and make sure to check out your consulate specific details you may need to know about. During my waiting time (I am the beneficiary) I figured out my vaccinations, figured out where I could get my medical done in Canada and what doctor I wanted to use, talked to my fiancé about financial documents, applied for my police certificates, and honestly, did a LOT of waiting. Patience is key during this now. Honestly, during the first 3-5 months of waiting there isn't really anything you need to do. I started doing all of this research, police records, and vaccination stuff around the 5-6 month of waiting. I also visited my fiancé 3 times during the process, which helped tremendously.

 

Look into the I-134 income requirements to ensure that the petitioner makes enough income to support the beneficiary, and if they don't, find a sponsor who is willing to help. This will come into play for the interview piece. 

Edited November 28, 2018 by IndigoFlowers

[Limey 550]

If you've lived in another country for more than 6 months, get police certificates from there.

 

Fill in your profile on this site (nationality etc) so people can give you better advice, as it varies from country to country.

[Mike E 11,722]

My understanding is that some embassies want police certificates to be “recent”. So we didn’t get police certificates until the case was transferred to the embassy and we received specific instructions. For example, the oft repeated guidance here to get a police certificate for any country lived in more than 6 months isn’t true for at least one embassy.  It is 12 months for my fiancée’s embassy.  

 

You can start working on you I-134 but the current form expires on November 30.  

 

I think the best thing you can do is keep meeting while you wait.  

 

I wish i had brought my fiancée a bunch of USA 8.5 x 11.5 paper for printing documents.  And will do so the next time I meet her.  

[Mike E 11,722]

15 hours ago, Mike E said:

My understanding is that some embassies want police certificates to be “recent”. So we didn’t get police certificates until the case was transferred to the embassy and we received specific instructions. For example, the oft repeated guidance here to get a police certificate for any country lived in more than 6 months isn’t true for at least one embassy.  It is 12 months for my fiancée’s embassy.  

 

You can start working on you I-134 but the current form expires on November 30.  

 

I think the best thing you can do is keep meeting while you wait.  

 

I wish i had brought my fiancée a bunch of USA 8.5 x 11.5 paper for printing documents.  And will do so the next time I meet her.  

Lol. 

 

Just got got the interview date and the checklist.  

 

My  fiancée wandered south east Asia for weeks gathering police certificates spending thousands of dollars in airfare, hotels, Grabs.  

 

I in turn generated over an inch stack of paper work documenting financials.  

 

All this was per  the embassy website; stuff we would need for her interview.

 

Nope. That Singapore Police Certificate from hell? Not needed. Police certificates from every place she lived in more than six months? Except for the city she is living in now, nope. Getting police certicates in three of the other four cities was difficult to say the least.

 

An I-134 financial support form? Nope.  

 

My  tax return? Employment letter? Bank statements? Etc. Nope.  So many trees killed.  

 

Good lord. Could have requested an appointment over a month ago if we had known it would be this easy.

 

My advice from this experience is do only what the embassy or NVC tells you to do and you will get your fiancé(e) home sooner.   

 

I am thinking that the I-134 is finis after today (the day the most current form expires).  

 

 

[JonSho 1]

I started gathering all required interview documents for the country’s consulate. If at any time between now and the interview, you will visit .....start keeping those records also just Incase the consulate asks for “proof of bona fide relationship” .... because anything could help. 

 

Now, just wait until you receive the Notice Of Approval .... should be 1-2 weeks or less 👍🏽 Best of luck to both you 

[Mike E 11,722]

6 hours ago, JonSho said:

I started gathering all required interview documents for the country’s consulate. If at any time between now and the interview, you will visit .....start keeping those records also just Incase the consulate asks for “proof of bona fide relationship” .... because anything could help. 

 

Now, just wait until you receive the Notice Of Approval .... should be 1-2 weeks or less 👍🏽 Best of luck to both you 

There is no way they are getting a Notice of Approval 2 weeks after sending an I-129F.

 

1-2 weeks for a Notice of Action. And there is likely nothing to do for several months after that, unless OP's check bounces or the fee paid was wrong, or other gross technical problems.

[JonSho 1]

5 hours ago, Mike E said:

There is no way they are getting a Notice of Approval 2 weeks after sending an I-129F.

 

1-2 weeks for a Notice of Action. And there is likely nothing to do for several months after that, unless OP's check bounces or the fee paid was wrong, or other gross technical problems.

Apologies, Notice of Action is what I meant to say, yes an NO1. 👍🏽

[Sarge2155 4,565]

On 11/28/2018 at 12:23 PM, Zean said:

So yes, I just sent off our I-129f forms, and I’m actually feeling pretty confident about it. I’m actually feeling extremely excited to finally be able to start the process of marrying my incredible Sean, and to be done with this stressful and tedious portion. I was so careful. We were so careful. 

Now, is there anything else between now and awaiting the NOA 1 and 2 and interview process that I should know about or do? Perhaps gather? Or my fiancé? Thank you so much for the help! I can’t explain how grateful I am for this visajourney community, thank you all so much for your help. 

The single biggest things you can do IS NOT set your expectations high set them low, do not make any plans involving money before you are approved and realize that each case is different. Once you get your NOA1 complete your time line and if you have not already done so join the thread of other VJers that filed during the same month as you.

For now all you can do is BRACE yourself for the journey. Congratulations on your submission of your K1 and I hope it's a smooth ride for you. One more thing to save you a bit of grief USCIS does not generally process cases in the order they receive them take note of the word "generally." Welcome to VJ!

[Sarge2155 4,565]

10 hours ago, Mike E said:

There is no way they are getting a Notice of Approval 2 weeks after sending an I-129F.

 

1-2 weeks for a Notice of Action. And there is likely nothing to do for several months after that, unless OP's check bounces or the fee paid was wrong, or other gross technical problems.

I'm sure he meant getting the NOA1 instead of the Notice of approval!