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* Step 3 Sending the Application to the USCIS
* '''Step 3 Sending the Application to the USCIS'''


          o Writing the Relationship Letter
**Writing the Relationship Letter
          o Preparing the Cover Letter
**Preparing the Cover Letter
          o Mailing the Application Package to the USCIS
**Mailing the Application Package to the USCIS <br><br>


    * Step 4 Getting the USCIS Approval
* '''Step 4 Getting the USCIS Approval'''


          o Obtaining the I-797C Notice of Action Notice of Receipt
* Obtaining the I-797C Notice of Action Notice of Receipt
          o Receiving a Request for Evidence
* Receiving a Request for Evidence
           o Obtaining the I-797 Notice of Action  Notice of Approval  
           o Obtaining the I-797 Notice of Action  Notice of Approval  



Revision as of 12:57, 7 July 2008

Outline cut and paste from usavisanow.com

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

   * K-1 Fiance Visa Summary
   * K-1 Fiance Visa Overview
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Instructions for Completing the K-1 Fiance Visa Application
   * How The USCIS Determines Which Applications It Accepts And Rejects 


Chapter 2 The Application Process

  • Step 1 Gathering the Required Documents
    • Required Documents for the U.S. Citizen
    • Required Documents for the Alien Fiance

  • Step 2 Completing the USCIS Forms
    • USCIS Form I-129F - Petition for Alien Fiance
    • USCIS FormG-325A - Biographic Information - U.S. Citizen
    • USCIS Form G-325A - Biographic Information - Foreign National Fiance
    • Form I-134 USCIS Form I-134 - Affidavit of Support - US Gov Website
    • USCIS Form I-824 - Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition (optional)


  • Step 3 Sending the Application to the USCIS
    • Writing the Relationship Letter
    • Preparing the Cover Letter
    • Mailing the Application Package to the USCIS

  • Step 4 Getting the USCIS Approval
  • Obtaining the I-797C Notice of Action Notice of Receipt
  • Receiving a Request for Evidence
         o Obtaining the I-797 Notice of Action  Notice of Approval 
   * Step 5 Requesting the designated American Consulate to Open a Provisional File
         o Sample Cover Letter  Request to Open Provisional File 
   * Step 6 Packet 3 from the American Consulate
         o Completing Packet 3
         o Vaccination Requirements 
   * Step 7 Packet 4 from the American Consulate
   * Step 8 The Interview
         o What to Bring to the Interview
         o Sample Interview Questions 
   * Step 9  Arriving in the U.S.
         o Requesting Temporary Work Authorization 
   * Step 10  How to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident and Obtain a Green Card 

Chapter 3 Official USCIS Form Instructions

   * USCIS Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance
   * USCIS Form I-134 Affidavit of Support
   * USCIS Form I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition 

Chapter 4 USCIS Addresses and Telephone Numbers

Chapter 5 American Consulate Addresses, Telephone and Fax Numbers

Appendix I - Sample USCIS Forms

   * United State Citizenship and Immigration Service Forms:
         o USCIS Form I-129F  Petition for Alien Fiance
         o USCIS Form G-325A  Biographic Data - U.S. Citizen
         o USCIS Form G-325A  Biographic Data - Foreign National Fiance
         o USCIS Form I-134  Affidavit of Support
         o USCIS Form I-824  Application for Action on Approved Application or Petition
         o USCIS Form M-378  Color Photograph Specifications
         o Sample Form I-797  Notice of Receipt
         o Sample Form I-797  Notice of Approval
   * Department of State / American Consulate Forms:
         o DSL 1083  Police Certificate request
         o Form DS 230 Part 1
         o Form DS 230 Part 2
         o Form DS 156
         o Form DS 156K
         o Instructions for Medical Examination
   * Packet 4 from the American Consulate
         o Packet 4 Cover Letter
         o Form OF 171  Instructions for Interview

Appendix II - Blank Fillable / Editable USCIS Forms

   * United State Citizenship and Immigration Service Forms:
         o USCIS Form I-129F  Petition for Alien Fiance
         o USCIS Form G-325A  Biographic Data - U.S. Citizen
         o USCIS Form G-325A  Biographic Data - Foreign National Fiance
         o USCIS Form I-134  Affidavit of Support
         o USCIS Form I-824  Application for Action on Approved Application or Petition
   * Department of State / American Consulate Forms:
         o Form DS 230 Part 1
         o Form DS 230 Part 2
         o Form DS 156
         o Form DS 156K