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K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Petition — Evidence Portfolio

Logan&Andzelika

Met November 2025 — Warsaw, Poland & Lowell, Indiana

A genuine, committed long-distance relationship between the United States and Poland, documented for the K-1 fiancé(e) visa petition filed by Logan Pettenger, U.S. citizen.

🇺🇸 Lowell, Indiana — Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱

Our Story

Who We Are

Two people. Two countries.
One life being built.

This portfolio documents our genuine relationship for the K-1 fiancé(e) visa petition.

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Logan Pettenger

Petitioner — U.S. Citizen — Lowell, Indiana

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Logan — Lowell, IN

CitizenshipUnited States

LocationLowell, Indiana, USA

OccupationProject Manager

Met AndzelikaNovember 2025

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Andzelika Abramczyk

Beneficiary — Polish National — Warsaw, Poland

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Andzelika — Warsaw, Poland

CitizenshipPolish National

LocationWarsaw, Poland

RelationshipFiancée

Met LoganNovember 2025

Personal Statement

In our own words.

Andzelika and I met in November 2025. What started between two people on opposite sides of the world became a genuine, committed relationship very quickly. Despite the distance and the time difference, we stayed in daily contact through iMessage and FaceTime, and I traveled to Poland in 2026 to be with her in person. We visited Warsaw, Krakow, and Zakopane together, and I met her family. I am filing this petition because I want to build our life together permanently in the United States.

Logan Pettenger

U.S. Petitioner — 2026

Communication

Staying connected across the ocean.

Daily iMessage and FaceTime despite a 7-hour time difference between Indiana and Poland.

6+Months Together

7hTime Zone Gap

4,685Miles Apart

DailyiMessage & FaceTime

iMessage

Primary daily messaging — texts, photos, voice messages every day

Daily

FaceTime

Video calls maintaining face-to-face connection across time zones

Weekly+

Social Media

Mutual follows and interactions confirming our public relationship

Ongoing

In Person

Logan traveled to Poland in 2026 — Warsaw, Krakow, Zakopane

2026

K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

The complete checklist.

Every step from petition to green card. Both Logan and Andzelika can check items off — progress saves automatically.

Logan Andzelika Both USCIS/Embassy

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Eligibility — Confirm Before Filing

Do this first

Both parties are legally free to marry

No existing marriages. If previously married, obtain certified divorce decrees or death certificates.

Both

Logan is a U.S. citizen (not just a green card holder)

K-1 requires full citizenship. Permanent residents cannot file the I-129F.

Logan

In-person meeting within the past 2 years confirmed

Logan's Poland visit in 2026 satisfies this. Document with flight records, photos, hotel receipts.

Both

Both parties genuinely intend to marry within 90 days of entry

Must be sincere intent — not just for immigration purposes.

Both

Filing the I-129F Petition

Logan files with USCIS

Download and complete Form I-129F

Free at uscis.gov/i-129f. Read all instructions carefully. No errors or white-out.

Logan

Gather proof of U.S. citizenship

Copy of U.S. passport (photo page) OR certified birth certificate OR naturalization certificate.

Logan

Gather proof of legal ability to marry (both parties)

If never married: written statement. If divorced: certified divorce decree. If widowed: death certificate.

Both

Compile proof of in-person meeting

Flight itinerary, boarding passes, hotel receipts, dated photos together from Poland 2026.

Both

Compile relationship evidence package

iMessage screenshots with timestamps, FaceTime call logs, photos together, social media connections, any written communication.

Both

Write personal statement / declaration of genuine relationship

Narrative describing how you met (November 2025), relationship history, how you communicate daily, and intent to marry.

Logan

Get 2 passport-style photos of Logan

White background, U.S. visa dimensions. See travel.state.gov photo requirements.

Logan

Pay I-129F filing fee

Currently $675 — verify at uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees. Payable by check or money order to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security."

Logan

Assemble and mail the full I-129F package to USCIS

Check current mailing address at uscis.gov/i-129f. Use USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Keep copies of everything.

Logan

USCIS Processing

Typically 6–12+ months

Receive NOA1 — Notice of Action 1 (Receipt Notice)

USCIS mails this confirming receipt. Has your receipt number for case tracking. Keep it safe.

USCIS

Track case status online with receipt number

Check anytime at egov.uscis.gov. Sign up for email/text alerts.

Logan

Respond to RFE (Request for Evidence) if issued

If USCIS needs more information they send an RFE. Respond completely within the stated deadline.

Logan

Receive NOA2 — Petition Approved

USCIS approves the petition and forwards it to the National Visa Center (NVC). Major milestone.

USCIS

NVC and Embassy Transfer

National Visa Center

NVC receives approved petition and assigns case number

NVC forwards case to U.S. Embassy in Warsaw. You receive a case number — save it.

NVC

U.S. Embassy Warsaw contacts Andzelika with interview instructions

Embassy sends packet with next steps. See U.S. Embassy Warsaw visa page.

Embassy

Pay K-1 visa application fee ($265)

Verify current fee at travel.state.gov fees page.

Andzelika

Andzelika's Documents (Poland)

Prepare before interview

Valid Polish passport (6+ months beyond intended U.S. stay)

Renew immediately if expiring soon. Must be valid well past arrival date.

Andzelika

Polish birth certificate + certified English translation

Must be translated by a certified translator. Submit original plus translation.

Andzelika

Polish police certificate (criminal background check)

From Komenda Glowna Policji (Polish National Police). Request at policja.pl. Must be recent (usually within 6 months of interview).

Andzelika

Medical examination by USCIS-approved physician in Poland

Must use a designated civil surgeon. Find approved doctors at U.S. Embassy Warsaw panel physicians.

Andzelika

Complete DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application

Fill out at ceac.state.gov. Save the confirmation page with barcode — required at interview.

Andzelika

2 passport-style photos (U.S. visa specifications)

White background, 2x2 inches. Exact requirements at travel.state.gov photo guide.

Andzelika

Proof of termination of all prior marriages (if any)

Divorce decree or death certificate with certified English translation.

Andzelika

Organize all relationship evidence to bring to interview

Printed photos together, iMessage screenshots, call logs, Logan's letters, flight records, this website printed or on phone.

Andzelika

Logan's Affidavit of Support

Financial sponsorship docs

Complete Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

Logan demonstrates financial ability to support Andzelika above poverty guidelines. Download at uscis.gov/i-134.

Logan

Gather proof of income

Most recent federal tax return (IRS transcript or W-2), last 3 pay stubs, employer letter on company letterhead.

Logan

Gather proof of U.S. domicile

Indiana driver's license, utility bills, lease agreement or mortgage statement showing Logan lives in the U.S.

Logan

Send complete I-134 package to Andzelika before her interview

She must present this at the Embassy interview. Send originals or certified copies.

Logan

Embassy Interview — Warsaw

The critical appointment

Schedule visa interview at U.S. Embassy Warsaw

Book at U.S. Embassy Warsaw after receiving invitation. Slots fill quickly — book as soon as available.

Andzelika

Prepare complete interview document packet

Passport, DS-160 confirmation, 2 photos, sealed medical exam envelope, police certificate, birth certificate + translation, I-134 package, and all relationship evidence.

Andzelika

Attend Embassy interview — arrive early, be honest

Bring all documents organized in a folder. The consular officer will ask about your relationship, how you met, and your plans.

Andzelika

Receive K-1 visa stamp in passport

If approved, visa is issued within a few days. Valid for 6 months from issuance. Andzelika MUST enter the U.S. before it expires.

Embassy

Travel to the United States

The move

Book flight to the United States

Book after visa is in hand. Logan should meet Andzelika at the airport. Entry through any U.S. port of entry with CBP officer.

Andzelika

Enter U.S. on K-1 visa and receive I-94 admission record

90-day clock starts on the entry date. Verify I-94 record at i94.cbp.dhs.gov after arrival.

Andzelika

Apply for Social Security Number

Apply at a Social Security Administration office. Useful for future banking, employment, and ID. See ssa.gov.

Andzelika

Marriage Within 90 Days

Do not miss this deadline

Apply for marriage license in Indiana

Visit Lake County Clerk's office in Crown Point, Indiana. Both must appear in person. Check Indiana marriage license requirements.

Both

Marry within 90 days of Andzelika's entry into the U.S.

This is a strict legal requirement. K-1 status cannot be extended. Failure to marry means Andzelika must depart the U.S.

Both

Obtain multiple certified copies of marriage certificate

Request at least 5 certified copies from the Lake County Clerk. Needed for I-485, Social Security, driver's license, and other name-change documents.

Both

Adjustment of Status — Green Card

After marriage

File Form I-485 (Application for Permanent Residence / Green Card)

File after marriage. Download at uscis.gov/i-485. Fee currently $1,440. File as soon as possible after marriage.

Andzelika

File Form I-131 (Advance Parole travel document)

Allows travel outside U.S. while I-485 is pending. Do NOT travel without it or the green card application is automatically abandoned. See uscis.gov/i-131.

Andzelika

File Form I-765 (Employment Authorization / EAD card)

Allows Andzelika to work legally in the U.S. while I-485 is pending. Usually filed together with I-485. See uscis.gov/i-765.

Andzelika

Attend biometrics appointment (fingerprints)

USCIS schedules at a local Application Support Center. Attend on the assigned date — cannot be rescheduled easily.

Andzelika

Attend joint I-485 interview at USCIS field office

Both Logan and Andzelika attend. Bring originals of everything, marriage certificate, and ongoing relationship evidence. Find your office at uscis.gov field offices.

Both

Receive 2-year conditional Green Card

Andzelika receives conditional permanent resident status valid for 2 years. Can work and travel (with Advance Parole while pending).

USCIS

File Form I-751 to remove conditions — before 2-year card expires

File in the 90-day window before the card expires. Removes conditional status and converts to a 10-year permanent green card. See uscis.gov/i-751.

Both

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Key official links

Case status: egov.uscis.gov | Processing times: uscis.gov/processing-times | K-1 overview: uscis.gov K-1 page | Embassy Warsaw: pl.usembassy.gov

Logan&Andzelika

Two people. Two countries.
One life being built.

In our own words.

Staying connected across the ocean.

A timeline of our relationship.

Every time we've been together.

The complete checklist.

All of our documentation.

K-1 Application Overview

Petition Details

Milestones

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Logan&Andzelika

Two people. Two countries.One life being built.

In our own words.

Staying connected across the ocean.

A timeline of our relationship.

Every time we've been together.

The complete checklist.

All of our documentation.

K-1 Application Overview

Petition Details

Milestones

Two people. Two countries.
One life being built.