Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[Ladylethal 12]

Yeah, I re-read the whole thing. I´m just really holding on to anything that might be a positive sign for us, and I was mistaken.

[tigretigre 0]

Right, but there's no way to know for sure that THIS is the info we've been waiting for.

[Ladylethal 12]

I actually think this is NOT the info we´re expecting. The news in that other thread about CSC seems promising though.

EDIT: From that other thread. CSC told someone that they are sending a form regarding IMBRA soon. VSC told a different person that they have no procedures as of yet. Who´s misinformed?

[wodengdaini 0]

I actually think this is NOT the info we´re expecting. The news in that other thread about CSC seems promising though.

EDIT: From that other thread. CSC told someone that they are sending a form regarding IMBRA soon. VSC told a different person that they have no procedures as of yet. Who´s misinformed?

Neither has a direct phone line to talk to the specific SC. We all call the same 1-800 number. It just depends on who answers the phone at the customer service center as to the exact wording of the information that is given to someone. Each service rep will tell their version at a given time.

If it was official, then each customer service rep. would give the same clear and concise answer (we hope).

[aussiewench 9]

I agree. This happens anytime a revised form is imminent.

tigretigre,

It's the Paperwork Reduction Act that requires form revisions to be subject to a public review and comment period. The reasons for review of I-129f at this time may well include proposed revisions to implement IMBRA requirements.

Yodrak

I think the information from the Federal Register that everyone is assuming refers to a new IMBRA-compliant I-129F is actually refering to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The PRA requires that they do this every so often, getting info on how long the forms take people to complete, how long they take to process, etc. I wouldn't necessarily assume it has anything to do with us.

[Igor Brukker 0]

I actually think this is NOT the info we´re expecting. The news in that other thread about CSC seems promising though.

EDIT: From that other thread. CSC told someone that they are sending a form regarding IMBRA soon. VSC told a different person that they have no procedures as of yet. Who´s misinformed?

Neither has a direct phone line to talk to the specific SC. We all call the same 1-800 number. It just depends on who answers the phone at the customer service center as to the exact wording of the information that is given to someone. Each service rep will tell their version at a given time.

If it was official, then each customer service rep. would give the same clear and concise answer (we hope).

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That is not true, I did speak to Vermont rep (I was told that I am being connected to VCS and the lady on the phone introduced herself as Vermont customer service rep). I just do not know why you guys can not get to VCS using my method.

[Vagina Journey 0]

I guess i need added as well...been away and missed this part

QDilly

Vermont 3/25/06 NOA1

No touches either

[Maria&Robert 0]

Im trying to figure somethings out in this mess of an IMBRA disaster.

It seems like all evidences that have been provided here are being disputed by everyone. So I guess is it true that at this point we dont have any answers as to how long the delays will take and to whether or not there will be a new 129F form? Or if the old 129F form will be fine and just an additional document will be created which petitioners have to complete?

My questions are:

Im waiting for a packet 3, its been 7 weeks and has not arrived. This week I will email the consulate in Buenos Aires to ask for the status of the packet 3. If they offer to send it or email it, does anyone think it is possible that it wouldnt make sense to complete packet 3 and also the expensive medical exams because possibly the IMBRA law may create an entire new 129F and PACKET3 which would in turn cause my fiance to have to undergo and pay for a second medical exam if the IMBRA law makes the old packet 3 obsolete?

Thanks anyway in advance for any responses. I hope not to add to the mess and confusion or to anger anyone with more possibly senseless questioning.

Good luck to us all.

[amwo 0]

I'm curious........

Has anyone in here actually used a marriage broker? Of any sort?

Cheers

[Aquelunya 0]

I'm curious........

Has anyone in here actually used a marriage broker? Of any sort?

Cheers

I didnt,and our interview was cancelled.

We met online on a russian FREE site. But from what i can make out, they do not care, they are recalling all petitions after March 6th, and I guess they will sort them out one by one ...all 1100

[Yodrak 7]

Aquelunya,

Those 1100 plus all of the petitions after March 6 that have still awaiting processing because the guidance on how to process them is not yet available.

Yodrak

I'm curious........

Has anyone in here actually used a marriage broker? Of any sort?

Cheers

I didnt,and our interview was cancelled.

We met online on a russian FREE site. But from what i can make out, they do not care, they are recalling all petitions after March 6th, and I guess they will sort them out one by one ...all 1100

[Aquelunya 0]

Aquelunya,

Those 1100 plus all of the petitions after March 6 that have still awaiting processing because the guidance on how to process them is not yet available.

Yodrak

I'm curious........

Has anyone in here actually used a marriage broker? Of any sort?

Cheers

I didnt,and our interview was cancelled.

We met online on a russian FREE site. But from what i can make out, they do not care, they are recalling all petitions after March 6th, and I guess they will sort them out one by one ...all 1100

Agreed, but eventually ONE day they have to get around to them...i hope its sooner than later

[kitkat1 5]

My questions are:

Im waiting for a packet 3, its been 7 weeks and has not arrived. This week I will email the consulate in Buenos Aires to ask for the status of the packet 3. If they offer to send it or email it, does anyone think it is possible that it wouldnt make sense to complete packet 3 and also the expensive medical exams because possibly the IMBRA law may create an entire new 129F and PACKET3 which would in turn cause my fiance to have to undergo and pay for a second medical exam if the IMBRA law makes the old packet 3 obsolete?

I don't think it makes sense to NOT complete packet 3 and do everything else. The hope/dream/wish of everyone who has already filed is that we will receive a form to fill out and return and that will be the end of it. It would be VERY unlikely IMHO that anyone who has already filed would be required to fill out an entirely new I-129F but logic tells me not to write off any absurdity that they might come up with. It just wouldn't make sense that packet 3 would be affected. Either way, your medical exam should be good for one year. So I guess my thoughts to you would be to continue moving forward if you have the option to do so. Then you can just send in the missing secret form/questionnaire when you receive it. Hope this makes sense.

[cdngirl06 0]

I received my Packet 3 from Montreal right before they recalled my petition, and Montreal told me not to send anything in until I hear from them as they won't accept the documents until my petition is re-approved...

[Maria&Robert 0]

.......The hope/dream/wish of everyone who has already filed is that we will receive a form to fill out and return and that will be the end of it. It would be VERY unlikely IMHO that anyone who has already filed would be required to fill out an entirely new I-129F but logic tells me not to write off any absurdity that they might come up with. It just wouldn't make sense that packet 3 would be affected..........

That is the clearest thing ive read all day. Exactly I agree.

BEST CASE SCENARIO: A new additional form will be created into the process providing additional background information. We will fill out and send in the form as an attachment to our petition. End of story. That would make sense, that would save alot of time, that would save alot of heartache and stress.

WORST CASE SCENARIO: An an entirely new 129F form is created to include additional background information. This means all NOA notices 1&2 that have been recieved by petitioners are now void, useless and unrecognized by the NVC because they applied to the OLD 129F. This would take much much longer and set every petitioner all the way back to the beginning. That would make no sense. It would be stressfull for petitioners and service centers. It would be ridiculous.