What is AI 129F?

Use this form to petition to bring your: Fiancé(e) (K-1) and their children (K-2) to the U.S. so you may marry your fiancé(e); or. Spouse (K-3) and their children (K-4) to the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent resident status.

Where do I file i129f?

Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad. After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives.

Can I file I-129F online?

There’s no such thing as “online filing” of the I-129F petition. The I-129F petition for a fiance visa must be submitted on paper to the USCIS.

Who fills out Form I-129?

The I-129 petition can be filed for the following employment-based nonimmigrant visa categories: Temporary workers qualifying for H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, or H-3 status. Aliens of extraordinary ability qualifying for O-1 status, and their assistants who qualify for O-2 status.

What documents are needed for I-129F?

Step 1: Form I-129F

• Proof of citizenship for the U.S. citizen fiancé (copy of a passport, certificate of naturalization, or birth certificate)
• Copy of the sponsored fiancé’s passport.
• Proof of the legitimacy of the relationship (photos, correspondence, sworn statements from friends and colleagues, etc.)

Who is eligible for I-129F?

You can file Form I-129F if you are a U.S. citizen petitioning for either your fiancé to enter the U.S. for your marriage, and you have met your fiancé in person in the last two years.

What happens after I 129 is approved?

The USCIS will send the case to the National Visa Center (NVC) after the petition is approved for further processing. Once the case reaches the NVC, petitioner/ beneficiary will soon receive a case number and send the approved K visa package to the U.S Consulate office. Beneficiary’s Single Status Certificate.

What happens after I-129 approved?

The USCIS will send the case to the National Visa Center (NVC) after the petition is approved for further processing. Once the case reaches the NVC, petitioner/ beneficiary will soon receive a case number and send the approved K visa package to the U.S Consulate office.

How long does it take for I-129F to be approved?

It takes 8-10 months on average (as of June 2021) for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process Form I-129F (technically called the “Petition for Alien Fiancé”), and an additional 4-6 weeks processing time for the agency to send an interview request at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

How long does it take for I 129 to be approved?

USCIS guarantees 15-calendar day processing of a Form I-129 through the Premium Processing Service.

What happens if I-129 is denied?

If USCIS denies the I-129 petition, your employer can appeal the denial. Employers choosing to appeal a denial must complete and file USCIS Form I-290B. They must file the I-290B within 30 calendar days (which include weekends) from the date you received the denial (33 days if the decision arrived by mail).