04_08_02Photo_flyer.pdf (application/pdf Object)
good guide in preparing the form
K1 Visa - Guide to Filing the I-129F Fiance(e) Petition
services after filing
F-1_eng.pdf (application/pdf Object)
form G325a
Biographic Information
Question 18 on the I-129F and Evidence
Declaration of having met in the required two year period and
types of evidence and how much evidence should be sent to show that you
have met within the required two year period prior to filing the
petition?
Some only answer question 18 in brief on the form in the space
required and are approved, others have received a Request for Further
Evidence (RFE) for further information. Submitting additional
information at the outset, should lessen the chance for an RFE in this
regard, but it also may not. 2-3 paragraphs on a separate attachment is
a good ball park figure. Please remember to note the question number on
the separate attachment, date and sign.
It is up to you individually how much information you wish to include. Each case is different.
Tip:
Use Q18 of the I-129F petition to describe in some detail of how you
met in the required 2 year period that established the relationship.
The evidence you then submit should support those details. Boarding
passes, passport stamps, hotel/credit card receipts, rental receipts if
ever lived together etc etc are primary evidence. Photos are secondary
evidence which support the primary evidence. What one should be aiming
for is creating an image in the minds eye of the adjudicator......a
complete picture. Look outside the box for evidence that shows you both
in the same place at the same time. Each case is different and one
should submit evidence accordingly, not just rely on the standard
unofficial list.
Whilst evidence of an ongoing relationship is not a requirement at the
initial filing stage, it can be beneficial to those from high fraud
countries (e.g. the Philippines) to do so, or if there is anything that
could be a red flag that may cause issues at interview stage. This
evidence should always be very carefully scrutinized especially emails
& chat, to make sure there is nothing mentioned that may be
construed in a different way then it is meant. Also make sure that any
photo evidence submitted of any ceremony cannot be mistaken for a
marriage ceremony which has in the past caused issues and denials.