Letter of Intent and other K1 visa questions

Crazy4Cali says on Aug 3, 2005, 13:30:

It's pretty simple the letter of intent doesn't need to say any more than:

I (your name) do intend to marry (your fiance's name) within 90 days of his/her arrival into the United States.

Signed.
(your name)

It can be in spanish or english (for Colombia).

Look it up on VisaJourney.com they have samples that worked for me.

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ElCheAmericano says on Aug 3, 2005, 13:37:

Sounds simple But we both have to write a letter of intent, correct? Other question as for as sending emails as proof of our relatiohship, is it ok if it's in spanish.

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rjstuff says on Aug 3, 2005, 14:02:

Yes, you both write a letter of intent and you do not need emails etc. at the fling of the petition - you only need to show proof of having met - using itinerary, pictures, copies of passport pages with entry/exit stamps. You will need the emails etc. at the time of the interview to show ongoing relationship - Spanish emails will be fine as far as I know (that means you comunicate in Spanish - means you know lots of Spanish). Good for you - I am learning and forgetting and relearning again and again.

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 3, 2005, 14:08:

Just keep this in mind; The USCIS operates in English. Anything you send them in a language other than English is going to have to be translated with a translator's certification. So whatever you send them, it's easier if it's in English. The embassy, on the other hand, operates in English or Spanish, so you can use Spanish language documents for them and they do not need to be translated.

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 3, 2005, 15:52:

Good point. I forgot what part of the process that document applied to.

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 3, 2005, 16:36:

He was talking about the Letter of Intent that he is going to send off with his I-129F packet. Make sure she signs one that is in English. Later at the embassy, they can do everything in Spanish if they want.

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ElCheAmericano says on Aug 3, 2005, 18:42:

Thanks Alot Guys I appreciate all the info. Another question or thing that confuses me is the amount of copies of the G325 and I129f do I need. I read that four copies need to signed which confuses me because in the package the UCSIC sent me they gave me 2 copies of each I believe(one for me, one for her I assume). But there are copies underneath the original. So do I need to sign the copies underneath also or do I just sign the original and let them divide the copies. I hope I make sense.

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Dan says on Aug 3, 2005, 19:06:

ElCheAmericano One copy is four (4) sheets. They all must have original signatures. Each person needs to sign one complete copy.

God Bless America!

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 3, 2005, 20:05:

Counting... My I-129F application package included (in order):

• Cover letter describing contents
  
• Envelope containing payment in the amount of $165.00.
  
• FC-029 (statement that all forms were unaltered copies)
  
• I-129F (2-pages)
  
• I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person
  
• Letter of intent to marry beneficiary from petitioner
  
• Letter of intent to marry petitioner from beneficiary
  
• Proof of Meeting evidence: (10 pages + 1 envelope containing 4 photographs)
  
• G-325A (4-pages) Biographic Information of petitioner
  
• Passport-style photo of petitioner
  
• G-325A (4-pages) Biographic Information of beneficiary
  
• Passport style photo of beneficiary
  
• Certified copy of petitioner’s birth certificate
  
• Certified copy of petitioner’s divorce certificate
  
• Ongoing relationship evidence (12 pages + 1 envelop containing 12 photographs)
  
• Photocopy of petitioner’s passport, Social Security card and Driver’s License
  
• Certified copy of petitioner’s marriage certificate
  
• Petitioner’s Decree of Dissolution of marriage (4 pages)
  

I had my fiance send me her G-325A (all four pages signed), letter of intent (signed) and "passport style" photos which I included with my documents in the package. If you can get those documents signed while you're down there you'll save $30 or $40 in postage.

All-in-all, I think I had about 40 pages in my package and I got about half of them back at the embassy interview.

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rjstuff says on Aug 4, 2005, 07:33:

Crazy is very thorough Nice list crazy! I went for the minimum file and had about 16 pages (no ongoing relationship support is needed nor was submitted - just a copy of my itinerary and 2 photos of us together!) Also the FC029 statement is not needed but can be sent - I didn't - considering the cover letter provides that (you can write which document is an original and which one is a copy next to it).
Follow Crazy's list and include what makes you comfortable! Good luck

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ElCheAmericano says on Aug 4, 2005, 08:05:

Thats some crazy list Crazy I don't think I will be writing 12 pages on how we meet but the your list in general is very helpfull. Another question I have is if my novia has never worked, under occupation do I just write unemployed. And as far as her name goes do I include her mother and father last name and in what order.

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 4, 2005, 08:46:

the 10 pages of how we met... and the 12 pages of "proof" wasn't a romance novel, rather it was mostly photocopies of airline tickets, hotel receipts showing both names, passport stamps showing entry and exit dates, etc. I think I might have written a short (4 paragraph) summary of the events leading up to and including our meeting, but the vast majority of those pages was simply photocopies.

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 4, 2005, 09:11:

There wasn't any romance? My wife had her AOS interview and as soon as I told the woman that I had learned Spanish so I could communicate with her, the woman interviewer melted. No more questions, no nothing - approved!

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 4, 2005, 09:22:

That's not quite what I said.. I just said I didn't submit a romance novel with my application, not that I couldn't have written one.

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rjstuff says on Aug 4, 2005, 11:18:

can we see a sample please? and don't leave out the 'juicy' parts. jejeje

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 4, 2005, 11:44:

I'm sure you could have written one, including some juicy parts I bet! The only reason I mentioned it is that sometimes we forget bureaucrats are people too.

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 4, 2005, 12:15:

true, but... if they want the juicy parts, they can buy a copy like everyone else.

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lpdiver says on Aug 4, 2005, 16:49:

Cowboy, I used my romance to my advantage also. The girl at Tennessee vital statistics nearly fell all over herself hand cI used the "romance" angle to my full advantage at every juncture arrying my birth certificate to the office of the secretary of state to have it apostilled. She then hand delivered it to FedEx for me. I had my fresh birth apostilled in hand in Louisiana in less than 24 hours.

Tony

"cook some rice!"

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rjstuff says on Aug 4, 2005, 20:12:

How true the whole world loves a lover! I once made sure a check was delivered to a woman the same day because she told me she and her husband were leaving for their honeymoon that day!

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JMOON87 says on Aug 5, 2005, 10:59:

RFE today-do it yourself ok got a rfe today from california .the great thing is i paid an lawyer to do the paperwork ....save the money you can screw it up on your own and save the money .

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lpdiver says on Aug 5, 2005, 16:04:

JMOON What is the nature of the RFE. It may well not be the fault of your attorney. Then again it may be.

Good Luck,

Caveat Emptor

"cook some rice!"

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ROBCAR says on Aug 6, 2005, 18:57:

NOW I'M CONFUSED ABOUT HER G-325A if my Colombian girlfriend sends me the signed copies of the G-325A and the letter of intent, does this mean that now she need to fill them out, have them translated, and then notarized in Colombia???

..........this is the part I don't undestand. Please share any experiences regarding this topic.

ROBERT C MIA & MDE

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 6, 2005, 19:12:

See my response in the other thread.

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