I forgot: Intent to Marry Statement

[jlh 0]

I just realized I forgot to send an "Intent to Marry Statement" with my first packet! I did get the receipt back from California. I purchased a book at first to help fill all this out and on its checklist, it did not have the "intent to marry statement" I assumed writing the letter to Question 18 on the I-129f from would have been good enough.

Was that really bad? What can I do to help fix it?

[TimsDaisy 0]

Nothing. Wait to get an RFE, if they send one requesting the letter. In the meantime, have your fiance send you a signed original to have on hand just in case.

[john_and_marlene 162]

I just realized I forgot to send an "Intent to Marry Statement" with my first packet! I did get the receipt back from California. I purchased a book at first to help fill all this out and on its checklist, it did not have the "intent to marry statement" I assumed writing the letter to Question 18 on the I-129f from would have been good enough.

Was that really bad? What can I do to help fix it?

I didn't submit one with my petition application either. It wasn't ever asked for. No RFE. I did prepare one for the consulate interview, but it was never asked for--possibly because I was there with Marlene at the interview. He did ask if she had an engagement ring and she showed it to him--perhaps that was a valid substitute. The DS-156K form asks for evidence of engagement--This is the first official place I ever saw anything that might require such a letter. I think there are other things that satisfy that requirement other than a letter.

I don't think it will even be asked for prior to the consular interview. Send one with all the other papers you will be sending for the interview.

[foxtobee 1]

I just realized I forgot to send an "Intent to Marry Statement" with my first packet! I did get the receipt back from California. I purchased a book at first to help fill all this out and on its checklist, it did not have the "intent to marry statement" I assumed writing the letter to Question 18 on the I-129f from would have been good enough.

Was that really bad? What can I do to help fix it?

You can't do anything right now. If they still want one, they'll sent you an RFE. You both need to write a letter of intend if that is requested, so have your fiance set one up to and sent to you, so you have it available when you do receive an RFE.