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I-129F
Document checklist · I-129F
Petition for a fiancé(e)
The official instructions govern; this list is for gathering as you go.
These are examples taken from the official instructions, not a list personalised for your case. PasoLibre is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
List taken from: uscis.gov/i-129f
Asked of everyone · 4
Proof that you are a U.S. citizen
Where to find it: U.S. birth certificate, naturalization or citizenship certificate, FS-240, or a valid passport.
One passport-style photo of you and one of your fiancé(e), taken in the last 30 days
Where to find it: Pharmacies and photo counters shoot them to USCIS size; pencil your name and A-Number on the back.
USCIS fee payment
Where to find it: The current amount is on the uscis.gov fee calculator. By mail you pay by card (G-1450) or bank account (G-1650); paid to USCIS separately.
Clear copies of each document, not originals
Where to find it: A copy shop, or your phone camera in good light with the whole document in the frame.
Only in some cases · 7
Proof that each earlier marriage ended
Only if you or your fiancé(e) were married before
Where to find it: Divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate issued by the civil authority.
Statements signed by both of you that you will marry within 90 days
For a fiancé(e) (K-1) petition
Where to find it: A short signed letter from each of you; wedding plans or bookings can be added.
Proof that you met in person within the last 2 years
For a fiancé(e) (K-1) petition
Where to find it: Plane tickets, passport stamps, dated photos together, and a letter describing how you met.
Proof that you filed Form I-130, and the civil marriage certificate
Only for a spouse (K-3) petition
Where to find it: The I-797C receipt notice for the I-130 and the certificate from the civil office where you married.
Photos
1 One photo of you and one of your fiancé(e), taken within the last 30 days. Color, 2x2 inches, white background, full face facing forward, unretouched, and taken recently. Name and A-Number in pencil on the back.