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Form I-129F, Petition for Fiancé

How is I-129F filled out?

Part by part, in the order USCIS asks — and in our software, from your answers: you answer simple questions once, and the fields fill themselves.

Part by part

What the form asks

  1. The couple

    Both of you, documented — the petitioner must be a U.S. citizen.

  2. The meeting

    Evidence you have met in person within two years: photos, itineraries, stamps. Exemptions are rare.

  3. Intent to marry

    Statements from both of you that you intend to marry within 90 days of arrival.

  4. Prior filings

    Earlier K-1 petitions and criminal history disclosures the law requires of petitioners.

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