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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)
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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.
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# 🧾 **Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) or Spouse**
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## 📌 **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).
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## 🔍 **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.
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## 🗃️ **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.
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## 💵 **Filing Fee**
* Check current fee at [USCIS Fee Schedule](https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees).
* **Payment Methods**:
* Money order, personal or cashiers 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).
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## 📥 **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**
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## ✍️ **Form Completion Requirements**
* **Mandatory Fields** (*Form will be rejected if missing*):
* Part 1: Petitioner's full name, DOB, mailing address, classification sought
* Part 2: Beneficiarys 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).
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## 📲 **E-Notification**
* Use **Form G-1145** to get text/email confirmation of acceptance.
* Clip it to the first page.
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## ⚠️ **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.
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## 🔄 **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.
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## 🧯 **Fraud and Victim Resources**
* **Report suspected marriage fraud**: ICE Online Tip Form
* **Victims of Immigration Crime**: Contact ICE VOICE Office
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## ⏱️ **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/)
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## 🔗 **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)