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I have recently sent an I29F petition for fiance visa package to the USCIS Texas Service Center but I now feel I have done so prematurely. I need to have the entire package sent back to me so that I can add and modify certain documents but I only manage to receive automated voice machines when I dial the number listed on the USCIS website.

If anyone knows how I can actually speak to a human being rather than just one of their automated machines about getting my package sent back to me I would really appreciate the help.

This is a very tedious process.

Also--how long does it usually take the service center to receive the petition and cash the check? I sent this package on December 15 and have yet to see evidence of the check being cashed nor have I received the receipt in the mail. I mailed the Texas Service Center a letter requesting the petition returned to me but I would like to call and speak with a person so that I may describe the situation in detail.

Thank you in advance for your help as I'm desperate for information at this point.

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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rebeccajo   14

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If you sent your petition in and they don't have what they need, they will send you a request for further evidence (RFE).

In the meantime all you can do is wait. Once it's gone out to the post, it's gone. Sorry.

You should see your NOA1 (receipt) soon. Remember, the holidays are in your timeframe.

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You can probably contact the information line on Wednesday, January 3rd. A lot of government offices were closed on Tuesday for former President Ford's funeral.

I would say that you probably don't need to do anything right now. The Texas office will either send you a Request for Further Evidence (RFE) or forward it to the California Service Center who will then contact you about missing information. This happens all the time, the only thing is that it further delays your processing time.

It is usually a good idea to make sure you have everything by double checking it before mailing. An effective double check it to prepare what you think is everything, then a day or two later look again. Once you are convinced you have sent everything then you only need to wait.

Use the guides for assistance, they do help.

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Thanks for the quick responses and help! :)

So, there's no possible way to have them send the entire petition package back to me on request?

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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Thanks for the quick responses and help! :)

So, there's no possible way to have them send the entire petition package back to me on request?

Why would you want your entire package back? If they can send you an RFE and keep the clock ticking while they wait for your reply, isn't that better?

Maggie

08-07-06 I129 NOA1

02-05-07 Visa in Hand

02-13-07 POE JFK w/temp EAD

02-23-07 Civil Marriage

06-17-07 Wedding

08-13-07 Card received in mail

04-14-09 Trip to Maui for Anniversary

06-04-09 Filed to lift conditions

08-13-09 Perm Card received

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I think you should call the USCIS main customer service center, then while in the automated sytem you can find part where you can change your adress, this requires a human being and you will then be connected. good luck!

I have recently sent an I29F petition for fiance visa package to the USCIS Texas Service Center but I now feel I have done so prematurely. I need to have the entire package sent back to me so that I can add and modify certain documents but I only manage to receive automated voice machines when I dial the number listed on the USCIS website.

If anyone knows how I can actually speak to a human being rather than just one of their automated machines about getting my package sent back to me I would really appreciate the help.

This is a very tedious process.

Also--how long does it usually take the service center to receive the petition and cash the check? I sent this package on December 15 and have yet to see evidence of the check being cashed nor have I received the receipt in the mail. I mailed the Texas Service Center a letter requesting the petition returned to me but I would like to call and speak with a person so that I may describe the situation in detail.

Thank you in advance for your help as I'm desperate for information at this point.

K1 Visa:

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Singapore

2006-09-25 - I-129F Sent

I-129F NOA1 : never got the hardcopy

2006-10-16 - I-129F NOA2 (*received hard copy on 2007-01-06 by snail mail)

2006-10-20 - NVC Received

2006-10-26 - NVC Left

2006-10-30 - Consulate Received

2006-11-01 - Packet 3 Received

2006-12-06 - Packet 3 Sent

2006-12-12 - Packet 4 Received

2006-12-26 - Interview Date

2007-01-02 - Visa Received

2007-04-27 - Enter US

AOS:

2007-07-06 - AOS/EAD/AP filed

2007-07-21 - NOA1: AOS/EAD/AP

2007-08-08 - Biometrics Appt AOS/EAD

2007-08-10 - RFE Received

2007-08-13 - RFE Sent

2007-08-17 - Able to Track AOS Online (response RFE Received, case processing resumed)

2007-08-20 - AOS Touch

2007-09-13 - EAD Card Production Ordered

2007-09-13 - AP Approved

2007-09-21 - AP Received in mail

2007-09-24 - EAD Card received in mail

2007-09-28 - started work

2007-10-16 - Case transferred to California for processing

2007-11-01 - AOS Card production ordered

2007-11-06 - Green Card in hand & AOS Aproval letter received --"Welcome Letter"

LIFTING CONDITIONS:

2009-09-12 - I-751 Removal of conditions filed

2010-01-08 - Approved for Permanent Green Card

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Thanks for your help, everyone! :) I managed to bypass the automated machines at long last! :D

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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Thanks for your help, everyone! :) I managed to bypass the automated machines at long last! :D

Out of curiosity, what did they tell you?

8/10/08:

---seperated---

K-1 highlights (more details in profile):

11/24/06: NOA1 (Day 3)

12/19/06: NOA2 (Day 28)

2/28/07: Interview: approved! (Day 99)

4/15/07: Married, in a noreaster (Day 146)

AOS highlights (more details in profile, too):

6/20/07: AOS, EAD, and AP mailed

6/26/07: NOA1 (Day 6)

7/14/07: Biometrics (Day 24)

7/23/07: Recieved AOS RFE (dated 7/17) for W-2s, mailed them out the next day (Day 33)

7/27/07: RFE response received, processing resumed (Day 37)

8/14/07: AOS transferred to CSC (Day 45)

8/21/07: CSC received/is processing AOS (Day 52)

8/29/07: Welcome notice mailed! (Day 60)

8/31/07: Card production ordered! (Day 62)

9/11/07: Greencard in hand! (Day 73)

Note to self: lifting of conditions: May 25th, 2009

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Don't the I-129F K-1 petitions still go to the Chicago lockbox first? Do they go to the service centers now?

1-21-09 Getting Naturalization documents together.

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Disclaimer: i dunno nuthin bout birthin no babys, or bout imugrayshun.

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