kevin148

Even though I just have a standard passport and only enter the US under the VW program?

The thing is, we DID decide before I got back, but we couldn't find any information on anything about a fiance visa - except for lawyers who could process the forms.

Rete - sorry I meant the I-1864 form, not the I-134 form.

Do we need to worry about the I-1864 form for me to get the visa? or is this done after marriage?

CaliforniaBride

Yes. It is a shame that you didn't feel strongly enough that you didn't just get married. Now you have intent you have to go the K1 route.

But basically, if you eneter the US on VWP and decide while you are there (NOT before) to get married then you can apply for AOS without leaving the country. BUT you have to have decided to get married on the spur of the moment. Now you have returned then this would not be the case.

Noorah101

Hi Kevin,

For now, going the K1 route, Tara only needs to complete the I-134, and her parent (the one earning the required amount of money) will complete another I-134. The two I-134s are the same document. Your joint sponser (her parent) will also need to provide the required backup (tax return, pay stub, proof of income). Both of the I-134s need to be notarized by any notary public. I got mine done at my bank. Remember to have them sign the I-134 in front of the notary public, not before.

The I-864 is a different Affidavit of Support which is done after you are here and married, and are submitting your AOS documents.

Personally, I think you are doing things all the right way. You're going about the correct process for the correct visa for your intent. It will mean a bit of separation, but it also means no worries in the future about your status.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Tara_Gwen

Hello,
Thanks to everyone that has replyed again. I was just wondering if me going with Kevin to the interview would help in anyway? I wanted to go with him anyway and stand outside just for support. I also wanted to ask how much proof (letters, pictures, e-mails, passport stamps, etc.) anyone thinks we should have? I have quit a bit but I was just wondering about how much everyone thinks. Because I don't wanna sent to much but I don't wanna send not enough. Thanks alot again.

Tara

Noorah101

Hi Tara

Are you talking about how much to send with the I-129F application? Or are you talking about what to bring to his interview down the road when he gets that far?

For the I-129F, you only need to send proof that you've met within the past 2 years. Pictures, boarding passes, and such.

For the interview, bring EVERYTHING that proves you have a valid and ongoing relationship.

Rene

Tara_Gwen

Hello Rene
I meant with the I-129F application sorry for not specifying. So it's not gonna be wrong if I don't send alot of stuff, just as long as we can proved that we have met in the pass two years. The interview is gonna be the most important thing to take alot of stuff too?

Thanks alot, you have been alot of help.

Tara

Noorah101

Hi Tara,

Yep, you've got it right. The I-129F submission is pretty minimal. Just the required forms filled out correctly, signed, dated by you and your fiance, the passport-style photos of each of you, any previous marriage termination information, and whatever backup you have to show you've met within the last 2 years.

The interview is where the Consular Officer might want to see all the originals of the I-129F package, plus all the forms your fiance will complete, plus the original I-134 and original backup, plus ALL pertinent backup to show your continued relationship. At my fiance's interview in Ankara, Turkey, the ConOff asked to see the most recent 6 months of original phone bills (mine, since I did all the calling), and all original photos from when I met my fiance (7 years ago).

But don't stress about the interview yet. One thing at a time. First just get your I-129F petition in correctly.

Best Wishes,
Rene