- I-129F can be filed by a U.S. citizen who intends to marry her fiancé within 90 days of his entering the U.S. The petitioner must have met her fiancé in person within two years prior to filing the petition. The requirement to meet him in person is waived if doing so would result in extreme hardship to the petitioner or will violate "strict and long-established customs" in her fiancé's culture or if the petition is for a spouse.
- In addition to completing form I-129F, the petitioner has to submit form G-325A (Biographic Information) for herself and the beneficiary, an application fee of $455 and documents establishing her eligibility. If she has not met her fiancé in person, she must present basis for a waiver. If the petition is for a spouse, the petitioner must also include evidence of filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of the alien spouse, along with a marriage certificate.
- The application can result in approval, denial if eligibility was not established or rejection if it is missing a signature or application fee, in which case it can be resubmitted. Applicants can be asked to provide additional information or to appear for an interview.
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