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I-129F Petition Package Checklist

I-129F Package Checklist

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Avoid denials, delays and rejection. Make sure the first time you submit your I-129F, it’s perfect as can be.

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You’re going to submit a lot of documents in your I-129F submission packet to the USCIS.  A convenient and simple way to make sure you’ve got everything in order is to use this I-129F Petition package checklist.  All you do is to simply “Check off” each section once you complete it.

Sign up below and you’ll download my 14-point I-129F checklist to track your progress and be on top. Just remember that these are minimum requirements. But it will help you account for what you already have.

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Do you know the most common reasons for RFEs? — Missing documents. There are lot’s of ways to prevent k-1 visa delays. So, You’re encouraged to provide lot’s of evidence and goodwill to strengthen your case. Here’s a sample:
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  • 1. Write a Cover Letter to introduce yourselves and I-129F Petition.
  • 2. Complete the I-129F Form.
  • 3. Attach “Circumstances under which you met” statement
  • 4. Proof of having met within the last 2 years
  • 5. Evidence of the Intent to marry

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Now, this isn’t a comprehensive list, there might be more documents you ought to include for your unique case to the USCIS. So just be diligent and read, re-read and fully understand all requirements. Then, when you’re done with each step, just “check it off” the list. 

For your convenience, VisaTutor created a check-able PDF I-129F petition checklist to assist you in filing a complete package. I would suggest that you use this in conjunction with the I-129F flowchart.

This checklist is easy and simple to use. Click the box once next to each item once you’re done. The PDF will save and keep record of your I-129F documents.

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There are 31 comments so far

  • Diana Salyeva
    9 months ago · Reply

    Hi, thank you for your website!!! I have two little questions.
    1) I am not currently in the USA, but I was there. Do i need to attach my I-94? I don’t really want to because i stayed in the USA on a bridge visa to get English courses after my actual visa expired.
    And 2) Does my fiancee need to attach his tax form and bank statement to mail to the USCIS or do i need it only at my interview?

    Thank you!

  • Adam
    1 year ago · Reply

    Hi Prem, thanks for your great site! Just to clarify, Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) and related financial supporting documents should not be submitted together with the Petition for Alien Fiance (I-129F), is that correct? Does the affidavit of support not get submitted until the actual K-1 visa interview at the US Embassy?

  • Thomas
    2 years ago · Reply

    Hello Visa tutor,

    I just have a small question. I know rule says to use small clip binders and to make everything detachable, but is it okay to use staples for certain grouped pages, for example flight itineraries?
    Thank you.

  • Robert
    2 years ago · Reply

    Hello,

    I will be submitting my passport as evidence of citizenship in the US. My question is, do I need to submit all of the pages in my passport, or will just the page with my info be enough?
    Thank you.

  • Jana Dyck
    2 years ago · Reply

    when submitting a passport type photo, it dies not say it has to be dated, but it has to be taken within 30 days of submission of the application.
    So, does it have to be dated or not?

  • Maria Bsaibes
    2 years ago · Reply

    What is the best way to pack all the documents required!??

  • Maria Del Mar Ferrey
    2 years ago · Reply

    Hello,

    I’ve been using your resources when prepping my I-129F. I was wondering if one of the documents I need to send to USCIS is my birth certificate (I am the beneficiary).
    Another question is if I can annotate a copy of my passport to circle the entry stamps that apply for when I visited my boyfriend now Fiancé.

  • Alina
    2 years ago · Reply

    Dear Prem,

    Me and my fiancé are going to file the I-129F next month after we get all our pictures, chat examples discussing marriage etc and passport stamps all together. I have a question regarding the Name section of the beneficiary. I had 3 different surnames during my childhood dew to my mother being married 3 times and wanting to have the same surname as her. The last surname change happened before I was 16. In my country name change for minors does not go through court, the process is much more simple (especially with my mom being a single parent)

    Now the question – do I still need to mention my old childhood surnames (then I would have to attach copies of Name Change Certificates and my moms Marriage&Divorce certificates)? Also, if I do not have a father and was never legally adopted, can I leave the second parent blank in the form?

    Thanks a lot!

  • Tiffany Goodman
    3 years ago · Reply

    Could you please email me the checklist? I requested it and never received it. Thank you.

  • Q
    3 years ago · Reply

    I can’t get the checklist. I gave my email a few times but it never arrives even in all folders such as spam, bulk, etc.

  • Jessika Castillo
    3 years ago · Reply

    Hello dear Prem.

    In the instructions for Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (Form I-129F) explains the evidence that should be sent. (Section What Evidence Must You Submit?)

    It does not establish the sending of birth certificates of the beneficiary. Only of the American citizen.
    I have read in several forums, that people usually send birth certificates of the fiancé, including original documents.

    In my case, we only send the evidence indicated in the instructions.

    thanks

  • Yvonne
    3 years ago · Reply

    My fiance is currently married, but separated. He has yet to file for a divorce. Will this inhibit our ability to start the I-129F application process? Further, do we have to wait for the I-129F application approval before he can legally visit or live here while we wait for the results? If not, is there any possibility for him to work if he submits proof of our application submission? Can he apply for a work Visa while we wait?

  • Maria Lucía
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi! I’m really grateful with you, for helping all o us
    I wanted to ask you, does my fiance have to submit all the U.S citizenship (A-F) Evidence documents listed in the instructions o the I 129F form?

  • angela
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem!
    My mom is dead and at the question where it asked about current city and country of resident, can i just write N/A there or write DECEASED in the form i-129f?
    secondly, my fiance and i have met and was married before, but because his parents were upset that we did not inform them so i suggested that we divorce and remarry in the states where my parents and his parents would be there, do you think this could be an issue? Before we divorced i already had all my documents changed to my fiance’s last name including my drivers license, SSN card, and international passport, i am just wondering if there is any issue this could bring up. Please i need your advice.
    Thanks

  • Sodiq
    4 years ago · Reply

    Thanks prem for the advises.
    I have two questions to ask based on my fiance filing K1 visa for me.
    We have two issues which are, firstly she does not have correct dates of where she has worked in last 5yrs but she guessed some dates on the forms, is this going to be a problem?
    Secondly, she doesnt have correct dates for the address history of where she has lives in last 5yrs, will this be a problem if she tries to guess the dates even if they are not correct??

    Those are my two questions. Thanks for ur help in advance

  • gwen
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi! My fiance received our NOA1 on December 7, 2017. It has been almost 8 months and we are still waiting for the NOA2. My fiance called the USCIS to inquire about our case, which is outside normal processing times, and they sent us a reply through email that they are still waiting for the security check/backround check sort of. My fiance doesnt have any record. What should we do? And how many months s more should we expect for our NOA2?

    Thank you so much!

  • Eric A. Green
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hello I was trying to print a filled out copy of the I-129F and couldn’t figure out how to print it.

  • Francesca
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem,
    My fiancé sent the I129 form about 3 months ago and of course we’re waiting for an answer from the USCIS office. I’m reading a lot of K1 visa experiences blogs and I have one question: my fiancé submitted a lot of evidences about our meetings in the past years but we didn’t include text messages or phone calls screenshots. Do you think this will be considered a lack of evidence or is it an aspect more required at the interview as “proof of ongoing relationship “? Thank you as always for your time!!
    Francesca

  • Kathleen
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem, Me again. I have a question about the writing the name at the back of the the 2inch by 2inch photo. Is it necessary to use pencil or is it okay if we use pen? Thanks for the help .

  • Thomas
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hello,

    I have a question about the fiance application. I have a trespass arrest when I was 16 or 17 I was never convicted I participated in a juvenile diversion program and the state attorneys office did a no file. Do I need to submit a certified copy of the arrest or disposition? I was not sure because trespassing was not listed as one of the crimes that needed to have certified documents.

    Thank you!

  • Kathleen
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem, thank you for your help.
    Another thing i want to ask, does it necessary to submit a Declaration of How We Met as an evidence? Or is it the same in.Circumstamces of Meeting that we need to attach?

    Thank you very much your such a big help to us.

  • Kathleen
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem! I was wondering if the Affidavit of support is needed in the filing of I-129F ? Thanks for your help.

  • Maria
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hey Prem

    Do all the forms I-129F still have to be send it only to the Dallas USCIS or it can be send it to the USCIS Office on my location?

    Also…The question in the I-129F that ask your i-94 information, should I complete it even if am not currently on the USA?

    I’ll wait for your answer, Thanks!

  • Tatiana
    4 years ago · Reply

    question Prem. Do I still need to send my background check, even if i have no criminal background and everything is good and clean?

  • Karina Rodriguez
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hey Prem me again sorry for the exhausting questions I just want to make sure my I-129F petition is RFE free lol so I downloaded your checklist and number 12 says that if beneficiary has ever traveled to the US before to add copies of entry/exit records… the last time my fiance was here was in 2011 and it was way before the tourist visa expired.. do you think I should add copies of that or add that in the additional information part? im preparing to send out the packet this week so I want to make sure I have everything I need 🙁

  • Francesca
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem,
    Can the airline tickets, bills and pictures used as evidence be a copy or they need to be original?
    We’re just scared to loose all the original documents.
    Thank you!

  • Sarah
    4 years ago · Reply

    Hi, do you have an example of a swore affidavit statement? My sister was present when i was engaged and she also lives in the states. Can she write a swore affidavit statement that i can include in the I-29F application?

  • Todd A Yowell
    4 years ago · Reply

    is the G-325A required still

  • Alexandra
    5 years ago · Reply

    Hi Prem! I was wondering if I need to sign and date the evidence that I will be submitting, like – the printed collage with the photos, or the pages with the screen shots of hotel and plane reservations or the screen shots of conversations. Also, do I need to number the pages?

    Thank you

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