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 ## 🔗 **More Info**
 
 * [K-1 Visa Guide – USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens)
+
+---
+
+Here is a **deep technical reference guide** for **Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)**, suitable for legal, immigration, or operations professionals needing precision and completeness.
+
+---
+
+# 🧾 **Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) or Spouse**
+
+---
+
+## 📌 **Purpose**
+
+Used by **U.S. citizens** to request:
+
+* A **K-1 visa** for a **foreign fiancé(e)** and their **K-2 eligible children**, to marry in the U.S. within 90 days of entry.
+* A **K-3 visa** for a **foreign spouse** and their **K-4 children**, while awaiting adjudication of **Form I-130** (Petition for Alien Relative).
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 **Edition & Format**
+
+* **Current Edition Date**: **01/20/25**
+* Ensure *all pages* match this edition; inconsistent versions may be rejected.
+* Edition date located at the bottom of each page.
+* Use Adobe Reader for viewing/printing.
+
+---
+
+## 🗃️ **Filing Location**
+
+### If using **U.S. Postal Service (USPS):**
+
+```
+USCIS
+Attn: I-129F
+P.O. Box 660151
+Dallas, TX 75266-0151
+```
+
+### If using **FedEx, UPS, DHL:**
+
+```
+USCIS
+Attn: I-129F (Box 660151)
+2501 South State Highway 121 Business, Suite 400
+Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
+```
+
+> ❌ Do **not** file at USCIS international offices.
+
+---
+
+## 💵 **Filing Fee**
+
+* Check current fee at [USCIS Fee Schedule](https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees).
+* **Payment Methods**:
+
+  * Money order, personal or cashier’s check (payable to *U.S. Department of Homeland Security*)
+  * Credit/debit card via **Form G-1450**
+* **Important**:
+
+  * Fees are **non-refundable**.
+  * Submit **separate payments per form** (no combined payments).
+  * Use the [USCIS Fee Calculator](https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator).
+
+---
+
+## 📥 **Initial Evidence Checklist**
+
+> *Do not submit this checklist with the form.*
+
+### 🔹 **For All Petitions (K-1 or K-3):**
+
+* Proof of **U.S. citizenship** (one of):
+
+  * Birth certificate (U.S.-issued)
+  * Naturalization/citizenship certificate
+  * Form FS-240 (CRBA)
+  * Unexpired U.S. passport (copy)
+  * Statement from a U.S. consular officer
+* Legal termination of prior marriages (if applicable):
+
+  * Divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate
+* **One color passport-style photo** each of petitioner and beneficiary (taken within 30 days)
+* Evidence of legal name change (if applicable)
+* G-28 (if represented by attorney)
+* Evidence supporting **IMBRA waiver** (if applicable)
+
+### 🔹 **K-1 Specific Evidence**:
+
+* Proof of **intent to marry** within 90 days
+* Evidence of **in-person meeting within 2 years** OR
+
+  * Request for waiver citing:
+
+    * Cultural/social customs
+    * Extreme hardship to petitioner
+
+### 🔹 **K-3 Specific Evidence**:
+
+* Copy of **Form I-797C** (showing Form I-130 filed)
+* Valid **marriage certificate**
+
+---
+
+## ✍️ **Form Completion Requirements**
+
+* **Mandatory Fields** (*Form will be rejected if missing*):
+
+  * Part 1: Petitioner's full name, DOB, mailing address, classification sought
+  * Part 2: Beneficiary’s full name, DOB, classification sought
+* **Signature**: Required. Unsigned forms will be rejected.
+* Use [Tips for Filing Forms by Mail](https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/tips-for-filing-forms-by-mail).
+
+---
+
+## 📲 **E-Notification**
+
+* Use **Form G-1145** to get text/email confirmation of acceptance.
+* Clip it to the first page.
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ **Do NOT Include**:
+
+* Electronic items (e.g., CDs, USBs, greeting cards with chips)
+* Graphic photos or DNA samples
+* Non-paper materials
+
+> Acceptable: photos or **copies** of evidentiary items.
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 **Withdrawal Requests**
+
+* Submit **signed written withdrawal** before visa issuance to USCIS.
+* If visa already issued: contact **U.S. Department of State**.
+* After K-1/K-3 admission to U.S., petition cannot be withdrawn.
+
+---
+
+## 🧯 **Fraud and Victim Resources**
+
+* **Report suspected marriage fraud**: ICE Online Tip Form
+* **Victims of Immigration Crime**: Contact ICE VOICE Office
+
+---
+
+## ⏱️ **Processing & Status Tracking**
+
+* View **processing times**: [USCIS Processing Times](https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/)
+* Check **case status**: [USCIS Case Status Online](https://egov.uscis.gov/)
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 **Downloads**
+
+* [Form I-129F (PDF)](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129f.pdf)
+* [Instructions for I-129F (PDF)](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129finstr.pdf)