Preperation, Collation & Checklist

[Taffybach]

Hi,

I am about to begin preparing my K1 visa application on behalf of my American Fiance' (He's a nightmare with forms I will be mailing them to him upon completion).

I have 2 questions.

* Any advice on the best way all of the paperwork and evidence should be collated?
* Is there some sort of checklist where I can double check that all the required paperwork is present and correct (in the hopes of avoiding any further wait than necessary).

Any further tips would be greatly appreciated.

[BritishGav]

Which part of the process are you about to submit? i-129F or further along than that?

[Taffybach]

Originally Posted by BritishGav

Which part of the process are you about to submit? i-129F or further along than that?

Hi, yes, the initial i-29f.

[BritishGav]

The guide I used lists these:

1. Payment
2. Cover Letter - signed and dated, maybe a table of contents and say what you're petitioning for
3. I-129F itself
4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. Make sure to sign and date it.
5. Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1.
6. Proof of having met in past two years. Boarding passes and that kind of thing
7. 2x G-325A form, filled out by the US Citizen and another by the benificiary signed and dated, with accompanying passport photographs (US specification size) with full name written on the back
8. Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen
9. Copy of any final Divorce Decree(s) or Certificate(s) if either of you has been married before
10. Proof of Legal Name Change if applicable
11. If relevant provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s)

Hope that helps

[Taffybach]

Originally Posted by BritishGav

The guide I used lists these:

1. Payment
2. Cover Letter - signed and dated, maybe a table of contents and say what you're petitioning for
3. I-129F itself
4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. Make sure to sign and date it.
5. Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1.
6. Proof of having met in past two years. Boarding passes and that kind of thing
7. 2x G-325A form, filled out by the US Citizen and another by the benificiary signed and dated, with accompanying passport photographs (US specification size) with full name written on the back
8. Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen
9. Copy of any final Divorce Decree(s) or Certificate(s) if either of you has been married before
10. Proof of Legal Name Change if applicable
11. If relevant provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s)

Hope that helps

Ok thank you, I didn't realise I had to send the police records with this.

[BritishGav]

You don't, it's in relation to a particular question IF you have convictions

[Taffybach]

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Originally Posted by BritishGav

You don't, it's in relation to a particular question IF you have convictions

Ok, thanks again.

[Taffybach]

Do I need to complete the I-134 form yet and include it in my package? Or does this come into play at a later stage?

[BritishGav]

The benificiary takes that to the interview

[Taffybach]

Thanks. I've completed all the forms, now I just have to photocopy requested evidence and forward onto US fiance for his sigantures etc.

I noticed on the USCIS website that as of Nov 23th 2010 the price for K1 Applications is going to be reduced from $455 to $340, so we will be mailing our initial application to reach them on or around then.

I can't believe we are actually on our way to starting this process after procrastinating and being confussed for so long. lol BIG relief to get this ball rolling.