K1 VISA PACKET 2020: How to Compile your K1 Visa Packet Updated Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2020
- Learn how to compile your own K1 VISA PACKET in 2020!
In this video we go over how to compile a K1 visa packet to send to the USCIS.
We compiled and submitted our K1 visa packet in 2019 and were approved without an RFE (request for evidence).
Join us as we go through the exact steps on how to compile your k1 visa packet with examples so you can do the same too!
USCIS LINKS AND FORM DOWNLOADS
www.uscis.gov/i-129f - download I-129f
www.uscis.gov/i-129f - where to file k1 visa packet
www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-inf... - form filing tips
www.uscis.gov/g-1450 - credit card authorization
TIMESTAMPS
1:10 - Download I-129f
5:10 - Completing form I-129F
19:45 - Intent to Marry & Evidence of Meeting Letter Examples
20:09 - Evidence & Supporting Documents
20:56 - Filing Fee
22:00 - Where to File
22:22 - K1 Visa Packet Checklist
22:49 - Completed k1 Visa Packet Sample
Stay tuned to the end of the video so that you can see how to prepare your K1 visa packet, how to organize your K1 visa packet and how to send your K1 visa packet.
We also include a handy k1 visa packet checklist!
If you have any questions please post them in the comments!
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DISCLAIMER: The contents of this video are based on our knowledge and personal experience. Please do not consider this video as legal advice. This content is provided for informational purposes only. Do not make important life decisions based on any of our videos. If anything here conflicts with the USCIS website, then the official government website shall be followed. - Навчання та стиль
Updated K1 VISA PACKET TUTORIAL for 2020. Step by Step guide on how to compile and file your K1 Visa Packet. Let us know if you have any questions! The video is time stamped if you want to skip to specific sections, check the links in the description! Goodluck on your application!
Hello my name is Briana. My Fiancé and I about to start this process. We need help it seems very stressful.
Briana Stewart Hey Briana😊 We know it seems stressful but once you get going it’s pretty straightforward! You just have to have all of your information and documents in order and the rest is pretty easy! It is a long process, so be patient but it’s well worth it!😊 How can we help? Are you from the US or is your fiancé?
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 Thanks for your response! I'm from the US my Fiancé he's from Jamaica. I haven't done anything yet but gather supporting documents. If you and Madeline can assist me it will be a blessing. I can give you all my contact info if need too.
Briana Stewart sure thing😊 What’s your email?
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 Briana.stewart30@gmail.com
Wow, all the attorneys that do UA-cam videos certainly don't show such in-depth information! I thought I needed an attorney to help me with this process as it can seem a bit overwhelming, however, your video assured me I can do it myself. The main thing I was struggling with was putting together evidence of relationship and how to format it. Now I know EXACTLY what to do! Your page should have a LOT more views and subscribers. Thank you so much.
really well done guys! Love being able to see the screen share and having you walk through step by step!
I never comment on UA-cam videos but I am so blessed by this information you gave in this video! Thank you for being willing to sit down and make a video like this to help the rest of us out!
Thank you! So helpful to have the screen showing how to go through it step by step.
the best video I have found so far, thank you guys so much for this, my fiance and I are preparing our package right now, and after watching this video I feel more comfortable and confident that we can do it ourselves. God bless you guys
Omg, this is exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU!!
Thank you for making this video, it is a God sent!!! You really made this process stress-free to complete the paperwork. Such a professional video!!! You guys are awesome!
We appreciate this so much😊 Thank you!
This is so insightful and clearly set out. Awesome content! Thanks for sharing the experience and tips
katelyn Burrows thanks Kate!
I love you for doing these clear, informative videos in English! Thank you
Glad you like them! :)
Please keep sharing your experiences about this process. I really appreciate the time you guys took to make these videos and explain each step. You are such a beautiful couple!
Sherry McCoy thank you so much, comments like this make it all worth it!😊
Probably the best video I have found on this topic thank you so much, so happy I found it!
Such great information! Thorough and easy to understand - thank you for the step by step!
Meredith Grandquist thanks so much for the support!
This gave me so much hope!!! Thank you!! 2021 I'm ready!
Did you get through
Your video is very informative thank you so much because the attorney fees are so much. But now I have a clear understanding on how to full out everything and organize my papers with additional unnecessary cost to an attorney. Bless you both ❣
Outstanding resource. Love his accent. 😉
Thank you. I shall arrange and send the documents like the way you've shown. It looks neat, tidy and organized.
Thank you so much for this video! You explained everything so perfectly
You guys are helping me and my fiancé A LOT! Thank you 😘
Thanks you for great video of K1 Fiancé Visa Process guidance. Good luck to you guys on new marriage life journey. Best wishes to you both.
God bless you guys!!! 🥺🙌🏼💕 I’ve been looking in some many places for this!
Thank you for watching😊 Reach out if you need help!😊
i would like to say thank you guys so very much i was struggling so hard trying to find someone to help me do it but it was so expensive. you guys helped me out so much and made everything simple to follow i have just submitted mine and can only hope for the best now. i cannot thank you guys enough for making these videos to guide us and make our journey much more simpler
Thank you so much for watching! We really just wanted to help people in our situation, and that shouldn’t cost hundreds or thousands of dollars! We appreciate you watching our videos and we wish you the best!😊✨ Let us know how it goes, thebuthelezis19@gmail or the_buthelezis (Instagram)! Goodluck!
Do you have any news on your case?😊
Thank you so much! This was EXTREMELY helpful!
As overwhelming as it may seem, you can do it!! We would love to be a helpful resource for you on this journey 🤩🥳
Hi Madeline! I am ready to file my K1 fiance visa and i am thinking of using the website rapidvisa do you know anything about this? Or do you think it is just fine to do it on my own? Please help me im so worried about doing something wrong but at the same time i dont want to pay the 425$ fee the website rapidvisa charges.
@@verateixeira2597 Hi, I'm in the process of filing my own K1 visa now, and all of the information that I searched on RapidVisa was bad. I even heard bad stories about hiring immigration lawyers. Apparently people tend to stay away from RapidVisa, because they're not true legal consultants and tend to overlook small details because of the amount of cases they see in a day. All of the information I have found has said filing on your own is best, because you will pay closer attention to your case than anyone else. Also, a lot of people say that lawyers are often more concerned with extremely complex cases or much more difficult visas. Hopefully that helps and good luck!
Hey Madeline & Innocent - Daria and I just filed our visa packet today and both want to extend our heartfelt thanks again for this video, which helped us more than any other resource. We hired an immigration lawyer to do a final review, and he said minimal changes were necessary - and that’s all thanks to you!
Blessings to you both,
Jay
Update: We got approved!
@@NavigatingAcademia Hi! Wow that was really fast, because I always expect it to take around a year or so. I have some questions, is there any ways that I can contact you? Thank you so much and congratulations!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your video!
You guys legit just savedddddddd my life - thank you so much
Thank you!! Super helpful!! Best video yet!
Thank you so much for watching!😊 Let us know if you need help!
So helpful, keep it up!
Amazing video. Made everything easier. Very Informative
Daniel Smith thanks for watching Daniel😊
This is so helpful, thank you so much. Innocent 's accent is so South African and really good 👌🏽I don't know where he's from but as a South African I could hear a familiar accent 😊
Refiloe Thamaga Thank you for watching! Yes, the accent is unmistakable, he’s from Durban!😊
Refiloe es Hermosa
Solid job. Welcome to the states!
Richard Grandquist appreciate it and appreciate you man!
This is so helpful 😊thank you
Wow! This video has basically everything. Thank you guys so much for such insight, it was amazing and educational. Was thinking, is there a template for the "Letter of Intent", "Statement of Circumstances of Meeting" and others. Will be helpful if you can show me how to get such resources. Thank You!
This was great information, thank you
Thanks for watching 😊✨
Thanks what a great help !
Thank you so much for this video! I just stepped to this stressful moments and trying to learn every details. I am so excited and stressful at the same time. Video helps so much. Thank you again. We are both Turkish that's why we always text in Turkish. Do we need a translator to translate for all texts that I want to add in the folder?
very helpful.Thank you
Very helpful Thank you for sharing please
Super helpful vide good job guys
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you so much. Please can you clarify if the file you showed us at the end needs to be sent with the i-129f form? Or is it just for the interview?
Thank you very helpful
I am about to start the process, and have some questions. Can you help me out? Your video was very helpful! This is stressful for! But I want everything to go smoothly!
This is very informatice. Just a question! We have many pictures, chats, screenshots and flight itineraries, do we still need to add receipts? And what about?
Hi there! Thank you so much for the videos! Much appreciation.
Question for you for after the fiancé gets to United States, aka adjustment of status:
The documents to prove your marriage is a real bona fide relationship
Did you submit them when submitting the I-485 adjustment application? Like along with the application?
Or did you not submit them with the application and you took’em with you to the interview?
Like any more new photos along with the old one from K1 interview, call/chat history, etc.
I’m submitting a certified copy of my marriage license, and other required docs per form instructions, but what about call chat history, photos etc?
Hello guys! I just want to say that I love how helpful your videos were for me to get all of my paperwork together. I saw near the end of the video that there were a few forms that I could not find online. The Declaration of Intent to Marry within 90 Days, Statement of Circumstances of Meeting, or some of the other things that do not appear on the USCIS website. Is there a specific template I could go on or find online? Thanks! Keep the awesome videos coming
Please send us a mail and we will send them to you :) thebuthelezis19@gmail.com
Thank you so much for all of this information!! It means so much you took the time to explain everything so well. It is truly so appreciated! Did you send this information in the binder or in a large sealed envelope?
We sent it in a binder out of fear of losing documents but the USCIS advises that you send it in a large envelope, clearly label and mark the separate documents and clip them together. The key is to make it easy to disassemble!
Here are their instructions:
In preparing your packet, remember:
Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
Do not submit originals unless specifically required.
Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.
Send single-sided copies of your supporting documentation.
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 thank you!!!
Thanks for this video Madeline and Innocent, I am trying to find out, On the cover letter there's no AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FORM, in the list, is it no longer required. Or how does USCIS determine if the Petitioner is eligible to take care of the Beneficiary?
Thank you for this. It’s been very helpful. I have a question, what if one of the parents of either party is late. Should it still be imputed or should it be left blank
im going through this process now , and i am a bit overwhelmed , especially with the current back logs . they are receiving 800 applications every week or month but only processing 400 of them , so the 15 month wait time before you even here from them is only getting longer so im very frustrated and am going back to work to show i can support her . we are both patient but getting tired of the wait , im going back to see her again for another month this time next year . i hope she can be here before another 2 years goes by .
This is wonderful! Thank you for doing this video! How long did it take to be approved and how did they actually communicate your approval? I have heard anywhere from. 5 months to 2 years.
Have you been approved?
I needed this huge information because i was about to file my k1 petition. Very heplfull and clearly stated, if i may ask, is the beneficiary's birth certificate needed in the package. Thank you. I subscribed.
Hi Ahmed! Thanks so much for subscribing! So happy that you’re going through this process, it’s long but well worth it! With regards to your question, NO you do not need to submit the beneficiaries birth certificate! Thank you so much!
Do I need to send her passport first page picture. Can it only be mines
Great video just one question, can i send the package with the binder like from your sample?
Thank you so much
You’re welcome😊
Thank you for the video and info however, the letters you wrote is very hard to see is there anyway to get a hold of them another way.
Hello, very good video, congratulations 🤗 I have a question. In the divorce document, does the document require apostille and notary approval, or will it be sufficient to have the original signed and stamped?
Thank you
Hey dear thanks for all this important information ,I just wanted to ask for beneficiary side ,will he or she has to prepare a file as well of proof like photos etc...and will carry for interview plz let me know thanks again.
And plz I wanted to request if u both have some time ,could u make a videos for beneficiary he or she ,which documents to be arranged and evidence to prepare for interview i think it will help for those are waiting and wondering wht they have to do ,thanks.
On pg 13 “Part 8 additional info” whose name goes at the top (1a, 1b, 1c)? … I’m adding additional info about the beneficiary, so do I put her name?.. or should I put my name as I am the one filing it.
Thanks for a great video! :)
Where do we sign the petition? Is it under each page ? Or just make sure there’s a few signatures in the forms?
Thank you for sharing! This is such a tremendous resource for people that are going through this process. It is a bit overwhelming not knowing where to begin and how to figure all the paperworks. By the way what’s the minimum income does the petitioner need to have? My fiancé is an Albanian passport holder but is a permanent resident in Greece. Hoping everything goes well!
Have a look at this page for information regarding income www.uscis.gov/i-864p :) Goodluck!!!
Hi, does the form I-129f submission need to be copy or original??
Hi there...I had a question...i have read that you can waive the part of seeing each other before you file..if you can prove hardship or something. Can you tell me if you know what kinds of hardship would they accept?
Hello! I hope this reaches you well. I’m filling out the I-129F for my fiancé. For my employer in the last five years. If I am still working for them, do I put present in the end date? And if I was born in the US, do I still need to check “no” box regarding naturalization certificate?
Hello. Just have a quick question upon creating an account thru travel.gov for application and scheduling for Visa. What priority date should I put? Cause on my I797 there is no Priority date. I have received date which is March.2020 should I put that?
Thanks for your videos!!! super helpful. I have a quick question. How soon can i apply for a K1 Visa. I know my fiancé since we where kids. We go engaged on DEC 5.
There’s no time limit really! You can apply whenever you feel you have enough evidence and provided you’ve seen each other recently!
Thank you for uploading this! I have been holding onto our application for months because I'm so nervous to send it, make a mistake, and have it rejected 😯 we considered hiring a third party company to help, but they are a little expensive. Do you have any opinions about third party services? Thank you!
Hey😊 You do not need a third party service! Everything you do for the k1 visa only you and your fiancé can do anyway. A service would basically ask you to do the work you’re already going to need to do yourself😊 Getting copies of passports, compiling conversations, photocopying receipts, typing out your statement of meeting, statement to marry. Only you have this information and can compile it😊 K1 visa’s rarely get rejected if you are in a bona fide and genuine relationship. So long as you meet the minimum requirements of having met within the last two years, are both legally free to marry and you meet the minimum financial requirement you should be just fine😊 Feel free to message or text us privately via email, thebuthelezis19@gmail.com to go through your packet and for extra tips on compiling it! All for free!😊 We’d love to help you get approved without the expense of a third party service!
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 hi would it be ok if my fiancé and I contact you through this email as well?
Hi this video was great! I’m almost done with my packet & what to include some wedding plans but I’m not sure when he would get approved & be here in the US! If I submit by end of August do you think June 2022 would be a good month to plan the wedding?
Can't confirm exactly, but ours took 9 months from submitting our packet to the uscis, to landing in the US, pre-covid! :)
What a helpful video! Thanks, I'm starting my process now, still a bit confused when to pay for the fee for the petition, is it when they receive it and send me an email, or after I get a response?
Also is there a templete on how to send the evidence or should i screenshot, print, and attached to the back? Thanks in advance
Email us for the templates, thebuthelezis19@gmail.com. You send the check with the petition, everything is submitted at once!
Do you just put the money order/check inside the binder with everything else?
Hello Guys and Thank You for this very informational video. I do have a question. Do you send this entire packet first with the Petition Form I-129 or just send the Petition Form to start the process?
Send the entire packet :)
Thanks for the video! Really helpful! Had a quick question about using None vs N/A... if let’s say you’re not using an IMB and you write down N/A for the name, do you write None for the Number of the IMB or N/A? This scenario could be applied to different sections in the application, so any help would be appreciated
Thank you so much for watching😊 The instructions from the USCIS website are as follows:
3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.
Specific Instructions
Was this helpful? Please let us know if you need us to clarify further! Thanks so much for watching😊
Hello Madeline and Innocent, I have a question regarding Item 54 on the I129F. I wrote 3 pages of details regarding mine and my fiance's circumstances of meeting. It includes how we first met, the progression of our relationship, when we visited eachother's home countries, the family we met, the proposal etc. basically all the necessary info USCIS is looking for. Does my fiance also have to write one? Or is the one I wrote sufficient enough and we both sign our names on it? We also have the proof and evidence including photos, boarding passes, messages and more. I feel like altogether my packet submission will be around 50 or so pages. How long was yours? And do you think mine is too long?
Great video! Does the affidavit of support get sent with the i129 or does that come later?
No it doesn’t :)
My only question is what’s the the Consular processing information (city country) what goes in that area ?
Do you have any recommendations on how many pictures or texts to put in the packet aside from the meeting in person pictures? My fiance and I are either texting or video chatting almost 24/7. When going through my video screenshots I have hundreds, if not thousands, to sort through. So I want to make sure that I dont overdo anything but keep it all relevant to what they want to see.
Also with the Save The Date, did you pick a date with the timeline of if you were approved? We were thinking of making one but because we don't know how long it would take to be approved we didnt know how to pick a date.
Thanks so much! Your videos are so great and helpful!
Hey there, thank you so much for watching😊 So you would generally just want to put communication that briefly covers the duration of your relationship. So some texts from when you began seeing each other, some towards the middle of your relationship & then some recent texts. Generally stick to communication speaking about how you feel about each other and maybe include future marriage plans etc. you don’t need a lot at all, we did less than 10 pages of text, call records and emails! The content is more important than the volume really😊 Yes, we picked a date about 11 months from when we submitted. This of course will always be subject to your approval and USCIS agents know this😊 So don’t get too hung up on being exact!
Did this help? Let us know if you have any more questions! Feel free to email us or dm us here thebuthelezis19@gmail.com or @the_buthelezis on Instagram! We’ll review your packet if you’d like and send you documents relating to the witness statements, affidavits etc😊
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 Thanks so much for all the support! I just followed on IG as well! You two are so adorable 💕
Page 7, Part 2 38.e it's asking for the passport number. My fiance is currently NOT in the US, should I still put her passport number there? No where else on the form does it ask for her passport number, but that section is asking specifically if she's "in the US currently". Thanks for any input!
Hi! I am a little confused about the passport documentation section. In a different video, I viewed, the person mentioned I should submit color copies of every page of my passport which includes the blank pages. Is this correct or is it sufficient to include only the Bio page where my picture is, plus the page where I received stamps from the country I visited where my fiancee is located? I am going to submit all the K1 application next month 4/2023.
Thanks!
Hector
When submitting passport photos, I include my own, do I include one of my fiance (beneficiary)? She lives in another country and things are slow because of COVID, do I have her send the photo via mail carrier? Or does she bring her photo at the time of the interview? Thank you.
Hi so for the money order, if I don’t have a credit card can i use my debit card? And if not then can I use my parents credit card or do I have to have a credit card with my name?
Hello, I'm curious on the letter of intent do we both have to sign it. The reason I ask is because my fiancé is out of the country but I want to file the K1 Visa so how would I get her signature.
Hi, I am looking for some information if you could help me here. We are in the process of filling out our K-1 package. Can I sign my part of the paperwork (I am the beneficiary) digitally? And by digitally I don't mean typing it out, but witting it out on the digital form and my fiance printing it out. Due to COVID19 we might go over our seeing each other in the 2 year period , is there a way I can find information about what to do if that case happens?
Thank you so much for the video it really helps!
Love it guys ❤️
You’re the best, we love you!
Hi, 8:42 42 a & B boxes are inactive and could not enter Certificate# and place of Issuance. Have you noticed this problem.
How do you input both a new passport number and an expired one on the application?
Hi thanks so much for this very resourceful and helpful video!!! I have a question about where to turn in this packet and form. Do we have to go physically or can we send it by mail and apply that way? I’m confused on the process. I’m not sure if i have to schedule an appointment at one of the immigration offices to turn everything in or if I can just send it by mail. If someone can help me I would really appreciate it! Thanks!
Hey there:)
Here is where you send it:
File Form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility.
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067
Hope this helps!
Hi did you send the whole binder like that?
Hey guys, I got a question, maybe you can help me a lil. The embassy in my country doesnt issue visas anymore due to staff problems, how do we make 100% sure the case will go to another chosen country's embassy? Is that possible in 2021? Hope you can help, xoxo
Hi I’m confused what should i do if we meet in person? Showing them text or pic? Or is it necessary to go abroad and meet.
Who is the “preparer” in the I-129 form, do I just put N/A since I didn’t have anyone help me with the document?
I have question about about the two ID pictures?... Don't one picture have to be of you and the other one of him there was two in your packet of him only I am really confused by this I like to finish so does one picture need to be of her and one of him?
Gud day pls due we need to sign at the back of the photo passport.
is it necessary to print all documents with color or its ok to print them black and white.
Thank you for posting this. I'm so nervous about putting together my packet. One question that confuses me is where it says if your fiance is currently in the US and that info needed if so. My fiance is not currently here, so do I just leave all of those as NA? He obviously has a passport and had that document number from his last trip here. Thanks in advance!
If they are not in the US then you can put NA! 😊
Si you know if they will accept videos sent ir proof of FaceTime recording?
Very Informative. Thank you! What if you don't have any photos of engagement or receipts of engagement ring but can prove your relationship within the 2 years and with your intent to marry? Is it okay to not have engagement photos or receipts of the ring? Thank you for the help!
Hi Manny! Pleasure! It’s okay if you don’t have engagement photos or ring receipts. What we would advise in that case is to add evidence of your wedding plan discussions, maybe reach out to a couple wedding vendors and ask for prices and quotes? Also create a pdf save the date of your planned wedding. If you can’t do that, proof of your on-going relationship will suffice. Just ensure that the evidence you provide is well dated, described and documented. The main point of your packet is to prove that you have a genuine and bona fife relationship. Photo’s, emails, messages, phone call records, plane tickets, hotel bookings all count! If you’re not confident the evidence you have will be enough, ask a family member to write a letter to attest to your relationship being genuine! We hope this helps? 😊✨ PS feel free to message us on Instagram if you need more help! Thanks for watching!
Immigration with Madeline & Innocent thank you for the reply and I will definitely look into this more. I met my fiancé while overseas while I was on military orders for a full year. We are expecting a baby girl together 🥰 which I am sure this alone can suffice for some evidence. Again, thank you for your input! We are excited to start this journey!
so did you send it in a folder like that
Hi I have a question. Do we need to submit the beneficiaries birth certificate with the i-29f packet? Thank you for the videos they are very helpful btw
Yes you do!
How do I get my beneficiary passport size photo if she’s not in the country and parcel services are not really reliable for shipment outside of the beneficiary country?
What if we met for about 6 month and we did k1 visa is it going to be approved
Hi, this video is excellent. Just for clarification, you mailed the BINDER itself, just as shown?
Yes we did, the actual instructions advise the following:
In preparing your packet, remember:
Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
Do not submit originals unless specifically required.
Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.
Send single-sided copies of your supporting documentation.
Hope this helps!:)
www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/form-filing-tips
@@immigrationwithmadelineinn3523 THANK YOU