Fiancee Had Previous I-129F

[ScottMelanie 4]

I filed an I-129F petition for my fiancee about 6 weeks ago and it was accepted. I followed up with a letter that requested that additional information be added to her mailing address. The return email from the CSC included a notation (a WAC number) from three years ago when she was being sponsored by someone else. I know this because when I input the other WAC number into "My Case Status" on the USCIS website, it mentions that the petition was filed in 2009 and that it is still in review status. By the way, my Fiancee did tell me that she had been engaged 3 years ago and that a petition had been filed on her behalf. The relationship ended before she applied for a visa and before they got married.

My question is, will the fact that she was petitioned three years ago by someone else cause us any trouble in getting her petition approved? She has never visited the USA, nor had a visa to visit.

Thank you.

[Tim/Mav 305]

I would think NO. It should'nt affect a past K-1 that never went though.

USCIS has a record of this past engagement and thats what I assume they will look at.

This is not solid advice since I don't know exactly how far they were in the process with this last engagement. But, if all is canceled and your both free to marry. Then Go Onward.

[L+T 71]

I filed an I-129F petition for my fiancee about 6 weeks ago and it was accepted. I followed up with a letter that requested that additional information be added to her mailing address. The return email from the CSC included a notation (a WAC number) from three years ago when she was being sponsored by someone else. I know this because when I input the other WAC number into "My Case Status" on the USCIS website, it mentions that the petition was filed in 2009 and that it is still in review status. By the way, my Fiancee did tell me that she had been engaged 3 years ago and that a petition had been filed on her behalf. The relationship ended before she applied for a visa and before they got married.

My question is, will the fact that she was petitioned three years ago by someone else cause us any trouble in getting her petition approved? She has never visited the USA, nor had a visa to visit.

Thank you.

I would think the fact that the old petition is still in review may slow things up a bit. ie, likely needs to be closed somehow prior to processing your application. Also, why did you request they also mail her about updates? was this request for email or postal mail updates?

[ScottMelanie 4]

I would think the fact that the old petition is still in review may slow things up a bit. ie, likely needs to be closed somehow prior to processing your application. Also, why did you request they also mail her about updates? was this request for email or postal mail updates?

Thank you for your reply. I just wanted to ensure they had her proper mailing address for that day long in the future when she will receive a notice that the petition was approved.

[Moomin 292]

Background checks are one of the factors to slow a process down. She may or may not be asked about it during her interview. I don't remember if any of the forms ask about it. When a petitioner withdraws the petition, it's usually "without prejudice" or something along the lines of that. If nothing was done about it, the petition expires.

Odd they'd include a 3 years old case number though. If asked about it, she needs to be honest.

[ScottMelanie 4]

I would think NO. It should'nt affect a past K-1 that never went though.

USCIS has a record of this past engagement and thats what I assume they will look at.

This is not solid advice since I don't know exactly how far they were in the process with this last engagement. But, if all is canceled and your both free to marry. Then Go Onward.

Thank you for your reply. It makes sense, and I hope it does to them, too. I appreciate your help.

[ScottMelanie 4]

Background checks are one of the factors to slow a process down. She may or may not be asked about it during her interview. I don't remember if any of the forms ask about it. When a petitioner withdraws the petition, it's usually "without prejudice" or something along the lines of that. If nothing was done about it, the petition expires.

Odd they'd include a 3 years old case number though. If asked about it, she needs to be honest.

Good point. Yes, it is odd to go back 3 years to a case. Yes, she will be very honest about it. Thank you for your thoughts.