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