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There's an entire Guide dedicated to this - we used a very simple method (staples sparingly and only where appropriate and paper-clips where needed, no fancy binders or folders since it all gets taken apart when it is opened any way).

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

Best of Luck

you are great thank you

Thank you guys I really appreciate it.

I basically just used it for the cover letter and the intent to marry I did go to the USCIS website for the latest biographic data as well as the actual I-129F

ok another question

I am about to send the paperwork off to USCIS I have absolutely everything that I need but I was wondering how I should present everything to USCIS whether it be in a folder or just in a flat enveloped with a paper clip anything will help thank you

i am just about to send off my paperwork for my fiance and I.

However, I am using the example forms that you basically just have to fill in the blanks on the website it says not to use the exact examples.

will i get denied if i just use the examples and fill it in with my information???

please let me know asap )

Alright a couple more questions.

The paperwork that my fiance has to fill out at the embassy there is a question stating Do you want the social security administration to assign you a SSN and issue a card?

I dont know what he should check off and we want to be prepared when he is at the embassy for his interview.

Also for the last year he has been on the visa wavier program and has been in and out of the country every three months until he got denied this last time because he didnt have the right visa, it states on the 325 A that he shuld list his residence in the last five years He was staying at his dads house while in america, well coming between my house and his fathers should he put his fathers address as well???

He only lived there for three months at a time?

Thank you

ok so new question?

Does anyone know that since he is English and I am American if the process may take a shorter time???

Its so dumb that English people even have to go through this but just a question

Getting the paperwork all prepared to send off cant wait to see what happens

Up until you get to the consulate, the process is exactly the same for everyone from every country. Nobody gets preferential treatment because they are from a particular country, though some people do get a LOT of extra scrutiny because of the country they are from. Some consulates do work faster than others, so that might make a difference. The US Embassy in London tends to be pretty fast and relatively easy, compared to many other countries.

Be careful how you phrase things. Some people might be very offended if they think you are implying that UK citizens are somehow better than citizens of other countries, and deserve a "fast track" immigration process. While the UK is a longtime friend and ally of the United States, citizens of the UK have no more right to immigrate to the US than citizens of any other nation. Also, even though immigration fraud is lower in the UK than it is in many other countries, it DOES happen, so the process is just as necessary for UK citizens as it is for everyone else. It's not "dumb" that English people have to go through this.

Im sorry didnt mean to offend at all I love this site and how much everyone is helping me it is absolutely amazing.

Thank you soooo much.

also if he has a child in the UK but is not planning on brininging him over will that be a problem??

No, it's not a problem as long as you list the child on the I-129F. If you fail to list the child then the consulate might suspect he hasn't told you about the child, and they might question him about it.

If he was previously married then be sure you have a certified copy of his divorce decree. You must submit that with the I-129F.

And should i also submit a birth certificate of his child?

ok so new question?

Does anyone know that since he is English and I am American if the process may take a shorter time???

Its so dumb that English people even have to go through this but just a question

Getting the paperwork all prepared to send off cant wait to see what happens

Up until you get to the consulate, the process is exactly the same for everyone from every country. Nobody gets preferential treatment because they are from a particular country, though some people do get a LOT of extra scrutiny because of the country they are from. Some consulates do work faster than others, so that might make a difference. The US Embassy in London tends to be pretty fast and relatively easy, compared to many other countries.

Be careful how you phrase things. Some people might be very offended if they think you are implying that UK citizens are somehow better than citizens of other countries, and deserve a "fast track" immigration process. While the UK is a longtime friend and ally of the United States, citizens of the UK have no more right to immigrate to the US than citizens of any other nation. Also, even though immigration fraud is lower in the UK than it is in many other countries, it DOES happen, so the process is just as necessary for UK citizens as it is for everyone else. It's not "dumb" that English people have to go through this.

Im sorry didnt mean to offend at all I love this site and how much everyone is helping me it is absolutely amazing.

Thank you soooo much.

also if he has a child in the UK but is not planning on brininging him over will that be a problem??

ok so new question?

Does anyone know that since he is English and I am American if the process may take a shorter time???

Its so dumb that English people even have to go through this but just a question

Getting the paperwork all prepared to send off cant wait to see what happens

You may also want to consider if his entry denial will affect him being approved. Was he charged for any immigration violations?

This is not a concern. It happens to a lot of people. As long as he was allowed to 'withdraw his admission application' to the US. (basically he was INA 214b), you will have no problems (other than possible longer NOA2 due to security checks - we went through this and others have too).

So if he was deported from the US bc he was on the visa wavier program and didnt get the right visa and he is not allowed back in until he has the correct visa thiss should'nt be a problem???

THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT

WOULD YOU MIND SENDING ME A LIST OF EVERYTHING I NEED TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?

I KNOW IT SAYS ON THE NET WHAT I NEED BUT IF ITS BROKEN DOWN TO ME HERE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES

AND THE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT BASICALLY JUST STATES THAT WE ARE GOING TO MARRY WITHIN 90 DAYS CORRECT?

I FOUND ONE ON THE NET WHERE YOU JUST ENTER YOUR NAMES ACTUALLY ITS ON THIS WEBSITE IS THAT OK?

Gently, now! All capital letters is considered 'shouting' on the internet. Let's not forget our 'netiquette'!

The K1 visa guide on this website really does break it down about as well as it can be broken down.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

If you just want a bullet list of the forms and documents you need to provide then look at the example cover letter. It includes a 'table of contents' for the package.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Cover_..._for_I-129F.doc

Remember that not all documents will be required by everyone, and the specific documents you submit may be different from the documents other people submit. It depends on your particular situation. For example, you have to provide proof of your US citizenship since you're the petitioner. This can be a birth certificate, if you were born in the US. It can be a US passport. It can be a certificate of naturalization, if you were born in another country and became a citizen after coming to the US. If you or your fiance are divorced then you'd also include copies of the divorce decrees.

Many of the forms can be downloaded as PDF files. Many have corresponding PDF's containing instructions for filling out the form. Be sure to download and read the instructions, as well.

You also need to submit proof that you and your fiance have physically met each other within the past two years (see question 18 on the I-129F form). Most people submit things like copies of passport pages showing visa stamps, copies of airline boarding passes, etc. This is primary evidence because it proves travel on specific days. They also include photos of them and their fiance's together, which is secondary evidence proving that you and your fiance were actually together during the trip. Since your fiance is the one who did the travelling, you can get this primary evidence from him. There are a gazillion threads on this topic here, and everyone submits what is appropriate for their situation.

By the way, documents you submit with the petition can be regular photocopies or digital scans UNLESS the document requires a signature from either you or your fiance, in which case it must be the original document. He cannot email you a copy of his G-325A or letter of intent, since those require his signature.

The letter of intent just states that you intend to marry your fiance within 90 days after his arrival in the US with a K1 visa. The example letter on this site is fine. Lots of people here have used it. Edit it accordingly, using your names and addresses. Each of you need to sign one of these.

AND ALSO FOUR PAGES OF THE 325-A?

WHY FOUR THATS CONFUSING.

ITS ALL SOOOO CONFUSING

I just saw the new 6/9/2009 version of this form today. It makes it even more confusing because it's only two pages, and one of them is instructions. I have no idea why they did this. As far as I know, four copies are still needed from each of you, and each copy must be individually signed. Hopefully, USCIS will clarify this in the coming weeks.

In any case, the previous version had a different annotation at the bottom of each page indicating where it was being sent to. In other words, at some point along the way these four copies end up being distributed to different government offices. Copy four is evidently kept by the consulate. I think they just prefer that you use your printer, paper, and ink, rather than them having to photocopy the document 3 times. Visas and immigration are part of a group of government services that are paid for by the people who use them, rather than being paid for by general taxes, so they want you to do all the work, provide all the documents, and pony up the cash for everything they have to spend any time on.

Seriously, read the guides until you understand them. If something isn't clear, then go to the appropriate subforum here and search for the subject. You'll probably find your question has already been asked dozens of times, and answered in dozens of ways. Resist the urge to fire off a question until you've spent some time trying to find the answer on your own. Take your time, and educate yourself. You have a much better chance of a smooth process if you know what you're doing, and you know what to expect.

Thank you all so so much.

I have been doing a ton of research so hopefully I will be able to get through this without a lawyer.

Just two more questions might be stupid might not.

I was planning on getting an apartment alone for the six months or however long it takes to process,however I have an oppourtunity to get a house with roommates which I would much rather do while Im alone for however long it takes.

Should I just suck it up and live alone cause thats what they are going to expect us to do when he comes?

Dont we have to have our own house/apartment?

Also what is the NOA-1 form and NOA-2 forms that I am seeing on everyones posts?

Alright well im reading the supporting documents and its saying that the fee is $455 which is manageable but a lawyer told me that there was also a processing fee.

Also im living with a roomate right now but the lease is up in a month and I plan on getting an apartment on my own so that my fiance and i can live together and get married when he arrives.

Should I wait to file the paperwork if my address is going to be changing?

He does not have a job right now but will eventually. Should I wait for that as well?

And the reason he got denied was because he had been coming in and out the country every three months on the visa waiver program and got denied becuase he needed an actual visa.

He never overstayed his visit and he never broke any of the laws.

I am also 20 and he is 21 will that be a problem?

If you're only filing a petition for the K1, then the fee is currently $455. Any other fees the lawyer told you about were fees he was going to charge you. There WILL be more fees later on for medical, visa application, plane tickets, etc. The whopper comes after he gets his visa and you're married in the US - $1010 to get his conditional green card.

You can submit a change of address with USCIS after you file the petition, but you may not need to. If you take your time and do this right then you probably won't have your paperwork ready before you move anyway. Do you have a signed letter of intent from your fiance? How about 4 signed pages of his G-325A? Passport style photo of him taken within the last 30 days? Don't rush the paperwork. As I said, it is meticulous. Small mistakes can cause delays or even a denial of your petition.

It makes absolutely no difference if he's working. The US government doesn't care. However, it wouldn't hurt if both of you are working and saving some money because you've got some big expenses coming.

The age shouldn't be a problem. As long as you're both old enough to marry in your state.

You still have at least 7 months, I would think, before you'll need the income documents and affidavits of support from you and your mother. Your fiance will need to bring these documents to the US consulate when he has his interview. BTW, I wouldn't tell them that you don't declare all of your tips on your tax return. I realize that a lot of people who earn tips in addition to wages do not declare all of their tips, but it's not something you admit to the US government.

THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT

WOULD YOU MIND SENDING ME A LIST OF EVERYTHING I NEED TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?

I KNOW IT SAYS ON THE NET WHAT I NEED BUT IF ITS BROKEN DOWN TO ME HERE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES

AND THE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT BASICALLY JUST STATES THAT WE ARE GOING TO MARRY WITHIN 90 DAYS CORRECT?

I FOUND ONE ON THE NET WHERE YOU JUST ENTER YOUR NAMES ACTUALLY ITS ON THIS WEBSITE IS THAT OK?

AND ALSO FOUR PAGES OF THE 325-A?

WHY FOUR THATS CONFUSING.

ITS ALL SOOOO CONFUSING

Alright well im reading the supporting documents and its saying that the fee is $455 which is manageable but a lawyer told me that there was also a processing fee.

Also im living with a roomate right now but the lease is up in a month and I plan on getting an apartment on my own so that my fiance and i can live together and get married when he arrives.

Should I wait to file the paperwork if my address is going to be changing?

He does not have a job right now but will eventually. Should I wait for that as well?

And the reason he got denied was because he had been coming in and out the country every three months on the visa waiver program and got denied becuase he needed an actual visa.

He never overstayed his visit and he never broke any of the laws.

I am also 20 and he is 21 will that be a problem?

If you're only filing a petition for the K1, then the fee is currently $455. Any other fees the lawyer told you about were fees he was going to charge you. There WILL be more fees later on for medical, visa application, plane tickets, etc. The whopper comes after he gets his visa and you're married in the US - $1010 to get his conditional green card.

You can submit a change of address with USCIS after you file the petition, but you may not need to. If you take your time and do this right then you probably won't have your paperwork ready before you move anyway. Do you have a signed letter of intent from your fiance? How about 4 signed pages of his G-325A? Passport style photo of him taken within the last 30 days? Don't rush the paperwork. As I said, it is meticulous. Small mistakes can cause delays or even a denial of your petition.

It makes absolutely no difference if he's working. The US government doesn't care. However, it wouldn't hurt if both of you are working and saving some money because you've got some big expenses coming.

The age shouldn't be a problem. As long as you're both old enough to marry in your state.

You still have at least 7 months, I would think, before you'll need the income documents and affidavits of support from you and your mother. Your fiance will need to bring these documents to the US consulate when he has his interview. BTW, I wouldn't tell them that you don't declare all of your tips on your tax return. I realize that a lot of people who earn tips in addition to wages do not declare all of their tips, but it's not something you admit to the US government.

THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT

WOULD YOU MIND SENDING ME A LIST OF EVERYTHING I NEED TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?

I KNOW IT SAYS ON THE NET WHAT I NEED BUT IF ITS BROKEN DOWN TO ME HERE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES

AND THE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT BASICALLY JUST STATES THAT WE ARE GOING TO MARRY WITHIN 90 DAYS CORRECT?

I FOUND ONE ON THE NET WHERE YOU JUST ENTER YOUR NAMES ACTUALLY ITS ON THIS WEBSITE IS THAT OK?

You may also want to consider if his entry denial will affect him being approved. Was he charged for any immigration violations?

This is not a concern. It happens to a lot of people. As long as he was allowed to 'withdraw his admission application' to the US. (basically he was INA 214b), you will have no problems (other than possible longer NOA2 due to security checks - we went through this and others have too).

How long did it take for your visa to be processed?

This is not a tax forum, but an immigration forum.

OP, you will be fine.

When you get to the consular stage, your mother will need to sign some paperwork. Depending on how much money you make when you file AOS next year, you may need your mother to help again.

As for being denied entry, it happens (to us actually too). You should be prepared for a little more scrutiny at USCIS, but you will be fine.

Best of Luck.

Ok so I just need to file my the fiance visa with my proof of working and income tax returns I am just afraid they will deny me should I have my mom send something saying she is willing to help as well while I turn in the application

You don't have to submit any proof of employment or income with the petition. Your fiance will need that stuff later for the interview at the consulate in the UK.

Don't send ANYTHING until you've read the guides and understand what you're supposed to send. The process isn't difficult, but it IS meticulous, and your petition can be delayed or denied for relatively simple errors. Also a really GOOD reason for reading the guides is that people here are very helpful when new members ask informed questions, and are a lot less helpful (downright rude at times) when people ask questions that are clearly answered in the guides.

Good luck!

Alright well im reading the supporting documents and its saying that the fee is $455 which is manageable but a lawyer told me that there was also a processing fee.

Also im living with a roomate right now but the lease is up in a month and I plan on getting an apartment on my own so that my fiance and i can live together and get married when he arrives.

Should I wait to file the paperwork if my address is going to be changing?

He does not have a job right now but will eventually. Should I wait for that as well?

And the reason he got denied was because he had been coming in and out the country every three months on the visa waiver program and got denied becuase he needed an actual visa.

He never overstayed his visit and he never broke any of the laws.

I am also 20 and he is 21 will that be a problem?

This is not a tax forum, but an immigration forum.

OP, you will be fine.

When you get to the consular stage, your mother will need to sign some paperwork. Depending on how much money you make when you file AOS next year, you may need your mother to help again.

As for being denied entry, it happens (to us actually too). You should be prepared for a little more scrutiny at USCIS, but you will be fine.

Best of Luck.

Ok so I just need to file my the fiance visa with my proof of working and income tax returns I am just afraid they will deny me should I have my mom send something saying she is willing to help as well while I turn in the application

I plan on being honest with my income and my mom is going to be our sponsor but do I file it with the fiance visa application or just send off my income?

If you are not going to be honest about your income...do a search on finding a sponsor.

Hello,

My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year now he has family in the US and is from the UK

He had been coming over here on the visa wavier program and got denied entry into the US because he had been coming back and forth too many times and didnt have the appropriate visa.

We are planning on getting the K-1 visa but I am a server and do not claim all my tips therefore I do not make the minimum 20,000 a year or whatever it is.

I do not want to send his application if it is just going to get denied because I do not make enough money.

My mother has agreed to help us out but I know that the I-134 is not to be filed until the interview and everything.

I need answers on what to do as far as the income!

Everything else is legit cause we are so in love and just want to be together.

Someone please help!

Also any information regarding wait times would be amazing.

thanks