1. The U.S. Fiancé(e) fills out forms and gathers required documents and fee and sends "Packet 1" to the USCIS Service Center for their state.

What's in "Packet 1":

1. Cover Letter
2. Money Order for processing fee
3. Adit Photos - 1 for each Fiancé(e)
4. Form I-129F -
5. Continuation page for item 19
6. Form G-325A - for both fiancé(e)s
7. Certified Copy of U.S. fiancé(e)s birth certificate
8. Proof of Relationship

1. Use 2 prong ACCO fasteners to hold together forms and documents. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
2. The use of tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. The tabs should be placed on the bottom and not the side for ease in filing.
3. Avoid using heavy-duty staples.
4. Avoid submitting originals unless specifically required.
5. Avoid submitting oversized documentation when possible.
6. Send package by Priority Mail or Registered, with Return Receipt. This ensures that your package got there.
7. Certified Copies of U.S. birth certificate are available at the County Clerks office of the county they were born in.

2. U.S. Fiancé(e) receives approval or denial notice letter in the mail.

3. USCIS will forward approval and documents to the consulate in Canada (Montreal or Vancouver)