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Genji   0

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Hello, my fiancee and I checked, rechecked, and triple-checked our I-129F packet (she was here on a visit). Then I mailed it out the packet to the VSC and realized just hours later that we overlooked something (repeatedly). I didn't include a copy of my divorce decree with the packet. Is there any way I can send the copy of the decree without having to wait for the process to get stalled by a RFE? Also, if I have no choice but wait for the RFE, does anyone know how much this is likely to delay the process assuming I respond immediately to the RFE? Darn, I really thought I had everything in order. :(

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

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2007 Met on Myspace as penpals

03/22/2009 Mike's trip to Japan (and start of relationship)

06/13/2009 Visit in Hawaii and engagement

09/02/2009 Terumi's first visit to New York

12/19/2009 Terumi's second visit to New York

12/29/2009 I-129f packet mailed

12/29/2009 Realized I forgot to include the copy of my divorce decree with the packet

12/30/2009 USPS tracking says I-129F packet was delivered to VSC

12/30/2009 NOA1 date

02/03/2010 Terumi's third visit to NY

04/20/2010 RFE

04/23/2010 RFE reply sent

05/12/2010 NOA2 date

05/15/2010 Mike's second visit to Japan

07/21/2010 Consulate interview in Tokyo

10/01/2010 US Entry

10/07/2010 Wedding

11/15/2010 AOS submitted

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JD63   4

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just wait for RFE

AOS Mailed 5-02-2010

NOA1 5-12-2010

Forward CSC 6-06-2010

Biometrics 6-16-2010

AOS Touch 7-10-2010

EAD Approve 7-21-2010

EAD Arrival 7-30-2010

Greencard Approve 9-08-2010

Greencard Arrives 9-15-2010

No Interview

ROC Mailed 6-12-2012

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Anh map   2,098

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Wait for the RFE so that there is a case number assigned. That way your document will get married up to your file.

It will cause a delay, but if you send it right off it will be minimal. This process is an exercise in patience. Don't let it sap your enthusiasm.

Best of luck.

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Genji   0

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just wait for RFE

Oh well, I had a feeling that might be the only real option. But I still had a little hope. LOL

Anyone have an idea what kind of delay this might cause? Days? Weeks? Months? Application placed in the "get to this when hell freezes over" pile?

Timeline:

2007 Met on Myspace as penpals

03/22/2009 Mike's trip to Japan (and start of relationship)

06/13/2009 Visit in Hawaii and engagement

09/02/2009 Terumi's first visit to New York

12/19/2009 Terumi's second visit to New York

12/29/2009 I-129f packet mailed

12/29/2009 Realized I forgot to include the copy of my divorce decree with the packet

12/30/2009 USPS tracking says I-129F packet was delivered to VSC

12/30/2009 NOA1 date

02/03/2010 Terumi's third visit to NY

04/20/2010 RFE

04/23/2010 RFE reply sent

05/12/2010 NOA2 date

05/15/2010 Mike's second visit to Japan

07/21/2010 Consulate interview in Tokyo

10/01/2010 US Entry

10/07/2010 Wedding

11/15/2010 AOS submitted

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Genji   0

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Wait for the RFE so that there is a case number assigned. That way your document will get married up to your file.

It will cause a delay, but if you send it right off it will be minimal. This process is an exercise in patience. Don't let it sap your enthusiasm.

Best of luck.

Great, thank you. "Minimal" delay doesn't sound too bad. :) I have my decree sitting right here, so then the RFE comes I can probably do a 1-day turn around.

Timeline:

2007 Met on Myspace as penpals

03/22/2009 Mike's trip to Japan (and start of relationship)

06/13/2009 Visit in Hawaii and engagement

09/02/2009 Terumi's first visit to New York

12/19/2009 Terumi's second visit to New York

12/29/2009 I-129f packet mailed

12/29/2009 Realized I forgot to include the copy of my divorce decree with the packet

12/30/2009 USPS tracking says I-129F packet was delivered to VSC

12/30/2009 NOA1 date

02/03/2010 Terumi's third visit to NY

04/20/2010 RFE

04/23/2010 RFE reply sent

05/12/2010 NOA2 date

05/15/2010 Mike's second visit to Japan

07/21/2010 Consulate interview in Tokyo

10/01/2010 US Entry

10/07/2010 Wedding

11/15/2010 AOS submitted

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Yes, these posters are correct. Just wait for the RFE. BUT! Have your CERTIFIED divorce decree ready with the envelope addressed and ready to take to the Post Office to mail with signature certified as received. Include copy of your RFE with cover letter stating your situation.

Imagine if they overlook the missing decree, and you just get the NOA1 as packet received. You will just have to remember to include the decree at embassy interview. Good Luck! :star:

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I had forgot to send something (relationship letter and picture of spouse not attached , with name on the back) also but i waited till i had NOA1. After that i made a copy of it and sent that with my additional paperwork to them and also put a cover letter asking to please attach to original file. Your case number on everything. I got no RFE's and got NOA2 in just under 90 days from CSC. I don't know if it saved any time but thats what i did.

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I had forgot to send something (relationship letter and picture of spouse not attached , with name on the back) also but i waited till i had NOA1. After that i made a copy of it and sent that with my additional paperwork to them and also put a cover letter asking to please attach to original file. Your case number on everything. I got no RFE's and got NOA2 in just under 90 days from CSC. I don't know if it saved any time but thats what i did.

Is it necessary to send in a copy of the NOA1? I just mailed in a correction yesterday to the California Service Center and put it in a letter with the NOA1 receipt number. Do you think that is sufficient or should I resend with the NOA1?

6/27/2009 Married

10/20/2009 I-130 sent

10/28/2009 NOA1

2/8/2010 NOA2

2/12/2010 NVC received and case number assigned

2/19/2010 Gave NVC email addresses

2/19/2010 AOS/DS3032 generated (not related to giving the emails)

2/21/2010 Emailed DS3032

2/22/2010 Received DS3032 and AOS bill via email

2/23/2010 Paid AOS bill

2/25/2010 AOS bill shows Paid and coversheet printed

3/2/2010 Received IV bill

4/9/2010 Paid IV bill

4/12/2010 IV bill shows Paid and coversheet printed

4/13/2010 Mailed IV packet

4/15/2010 IV packet received and signed for

4/16/2010 AOS packet mailed

4/19/2010 AOS packet received and signed for

4/20/2010 AVR changed and states biographic documents received on 4/17/2010

4/24/2010 AVR notes AOS entered into system on 4/23/2010

4/28/2010 Sign-in fail and NVC operator confirms case complete

5/01/2010 Interview assigned!

6/16/2010 Medical Exam

6/29/2010 Interview Approved!

7/7/2010 Visa in hand!

7/22/2010 POE

ROC

5/15/2012 Mailed in I-751

5/16/2012 Received

6/5/2012 Check cashed

6/6/2012 NOA1 received

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d&z   1

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Is it necessary to send in a copy of the NOA1? I just mailed in a correction yesterday to the California Service Center and put it in a letter with the NOA1 receipt number. Do you think that is sufficient or should I resend with the NOA1?

You would think they could still just mate it with your file but i read that you should include a copy so thats what i did. On the back of your NOA1 it says any questions regarding your case to include a copy. worst case they will just send you a RFE and you are already ready to go.

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You would think they could still just mate it with your file but i read that you should include a copy so thats what i did. On the back of your NOA1 it says any questions regarding your case to include a copy. worst case they will just send you a RFE and you are already ready to go.

Thanks. I pulled out my NOA1 after reading this thread and saw the section you are referring to. I will just type up a new cover letter, send a copy of the same letter I just sent, and a copy of the NOA1, just in case. It can't hurt...perhaps it can annoy them but it's probably best to be on the safe side. As a side note, I did call the call center on this correction and they gave me a checklist of what to send in and a copy of the NOA1 wasn't on the list. I just hope they can match the two. We'll probably get RFE on this but at least we can prepare for it ahead of time.

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6/27/2009 Married

10/20/2009 I-130 sent

10/28/2009 NOA1

2/8/2010 NOA2

2/12/2010 NVC received and case number assigned

2/19/2010 Gave NVC email addresses

2/19/2010 AOS/DS3032 generated (not related to giving the emails)

2/21/2010 Emailed DS3032

2/22/2010 Received DS3032 and AOS bill via email

2/23/2010 Paid AOS bill

2/25/2010 AOS bill shows Paid and coversheet printed

3/2/2010 Received IV bill

4/9/2010 Paid IV bill

4/12/2010 IV bill shows Paid and coversheet printed

4/13/2010 Mailed IV packet

4/15/2010 IV packet received and signed for

4/16/2010 AOS packet mailed

4/19/2010 AOS packet received and signed for

4/20/2010 AVR changed and states biographic documents received on 4/17/2010

4/24/2010 AVR notes AOS entered into system on 4/23/2010

4/28/2010 Sign-in fail and NVC operator confirms case complete

5/01/2010 Interview assigned!

6/16/2010 Medical Exam

6/29/2010 Interview Approved!

7/7/2010 Visa in hand!

7/22/2010 POE

ROC

5/15/2012 Mailed in I-751

5/16/2012 Received

6/5/2012 Check cashed

6/6/2012 NOA1 received

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d&z   1

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Thanks. I pulled out my NOA1 after reading this thread and saw the section you are referring to. I will just type up a new cover letter, send a copy of the same letter I just sent, and a copy of the NOA1, just in case. It can't hurt...perhaps it can annoy them but it's probably best to be on the safe side. As a side note, I did call the call center on this correction and they gave me a checklist of what to send in and a copy of the NOA1 wasn't on the list. I just hope they can match the two. We'll probably get RFE on this but at least we can prepare for it ahead of time.

Yes hopefully they can still match it up but like you said i would rather leave nothing to chance, it can't hurt.

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