Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[Ladylethal 12]

If you look at the link Mike gave with the request for approval by June 9th, it says "Revision of a current approved collection".

[kitkat1 5]

If you look at the link Mike gave with the request for approval by June 9th, it says "Revision of a current approved collection".

What does that mean?

[rlt 0]

If you look at the link Mike gave with the request for approval by June 9th, it says "Revision of a current approved collection".

So are you also thinking that the draft was approved and the current approved collection is the draft itself?

[Ladylethal 12]

I think that the draft was indeed approved, but if when going through review some error or problem is found, they'd fix it. It also seems that after the review it goes to the OMB for actual approval of the review so they can put it up. I am guessing all this.

[rlt 0]

I think that the draft was indeed approved, but if when going through review some error or problem is found, they'd fix it. It also seems that after the review it goes to the OMB for actual approval of the review so they can put it up. I am guessing all this.

Would it be approved if a mistake was found?

I think (if we´re guessing right that the draft was approved) the review is another proceedure that the form needs to go for before being released... and the USCIS/DHS requested it to be done by June 9th.

So far I don´t think we have any information saying that the draft/request have been refused...

[Ladylethal 12]

And this is where youl find the 1615-0001 if appproved tomorrow

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBI...HS.HUD.html#DHS

What did you click to know this is the list of APPROVED as opposed to a list of UNDER REVIEW? Because they only update the approved list monthly.

[rlt 0]

And this is where youl find the 1615-0001 if appproved tomorrow

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBI...HS.HUD.html#DHS

What did you click to know this is the list of APPROVED as opposed to a list of UNDER REVIEW? Because they only update the approved list monthly.

If you go to the bottom of that page and click on RETURN TO AGENCY LIST, you´ll see that the title of the page is OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS INVENTORY OF APPROVED INFORMATION COLLECTIONS. So it makes sense to understand the form as approved. The list is dated June 2nd, 2006.

However, if you click on this link http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBPPWKP.html#DHS

you´ll se a list of collections under review. And the I129F is there too!

This list is dated June 8th, 2006...

I don´t know what to think.

The form seems to be approved in the list of approved forms and under review in the list of forms under review..

HELP!!!

[Mew 0]

Maybe the link is not there for us to click, but the file is still there as we can see here: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for...i-129f_83-i.pdf

I don´t think there´s another request as this one in the USCIS website only with a different date for an approval.

I think this is still going.

I´m just not sure if the 1615-0001 being on that OMB page Steve showed means it was approved...

If you click on the "Return to the agency list" at the bottom of this page (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBINV.DHS.HUD.html#DHS), you'll get here http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBI...IST_OF_AGENCIES, and the title is "OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS - INVENTORY OF APPROVED INFORMATION COLLECTIONS".

So I'm guessing it was approved. What do we have so far?

1. A drafted version of a new I-129F, which complies with both the LIFE Act and IMBRA, with a 60-day notice and a 30-day one, both showing the same OMB;

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for...-129F-DRAFT.pdf

2. A Paperwork Reduction Act submission regarding a new I-129F that says "Revision of a currently approved collection" and requests an emercency review with approval requested by tomorrow (with the same OMB)

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for...i-129f_83-i.pdf

3. A list of approved information collection that says:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBI...HS.HUD.html#DHS

OMB NO: 1615-0001 EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2006

RESPS:200,000 HOURS:100,000 COSTS(000):$1,900

Petition for Alien Fiance(e) FORMS: I-129F

Anyway, guys... If this form is actually approved by tomorrow, we will be getting news soon. Let's just try and relax... (to start feeling all anxious again if it isn't approved and we don't hear anything soon). So... I'm guessing a good way to find out whether the drafted form actually was approved is by checking USCIS application procedure site (http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fianceapp.htm). Although I doubt that they'll actually make the new form available tomorrow in case it's approved (and then it should be there on Monday, maybe?).

Edited June 8, 2006 by Mew

[Ladylethal 12]

I think it´s what I said. Remember how in their notice they say they made a request for an emergency approval valid for 180 days but at the same time they´d make one regular 60-day notice review request?

I think they approved the emergency one and now the regular one has been received by the OMB for the 60-day review.

[rlt 0]

I think it´s what I said. Remember how in their notice they say they made a request for an emergency approval valid for 180 days but at the same time they´d make one regular 60-day notice review request?

I think they approved the emergency one and now the regular one has been received by the OMB for the 60-day review.

That´s the part I think we get lost. At least I do.

Approval after being approved, 60/30 days in review, emergency for June 9th..

I think what we have is a form ready, waiting to be approved tomorrow.

Let´s see if it will be.

I was reading the DoS statement again and when the law was signed in January, they gave USCIS 60 days to start asking petitioners for their criminal background. They missed it.

But if a 60 days notice was given, it´s because they CAN do it in 60 days.

I think USCIS stopped approving petitions around April 20th or so... maybe that´s when they figured it.

If they were told to start doing it in 60 days, it´s possible that they will start doing it really soon.

[Ladylethal 12]

Rlt, I am talking about this.

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01...006/E6-8206.htm

"(USCIS) has submitted an emergency information collection request (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of management and Budget (OMB). If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days... During the first 60 days of this period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken."

So, it´s like I said. It seems they approved the Emergency one (as shown in the OMB site) and are now reviewing the regular one (also shown on the OMB site).

Obviously an approved petition doesn´t go online the next minute, so we might have to wait longer than tomorrow.

[rlt 0]

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Check this out.

If you click on the statement of the I129F draft on USCIS website, you´ll find this:

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for...a/I129FSupp.pdf

But if you go to the SEARCH link and type IMBRA, you´ll find another statement, dated 06/01/2006. This is the one with IMBRA on it. This one request an emergency review by 0MB, and in my opinion, it seems to be the actual supporting statement.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for.../i-129fsupp.pdf

[Ladylethal 12]

I know, Rlt, they have the same OMB number, so I really think it´s like I said.

[rlt 0]

Rlt, I am talking about this.

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01...006/E6-8206.htm

"(USCIS) has submitted an emergency information collection request (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of management and Budget (OMB). If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days... During the first 60 days of this period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken."

So, it´s like I said. It seems they approved the Emergency one (as shown in the OMB site) and are now reviewing the regular one (also shown on the OMB site).

Obviously an approved petition doesn´t go online the next minute, so we might have to wait longer than tomorrow.

What do you mean by emergency one/regular one?

And doesn´t it say that after approval it would be valid for 180 days?

I agree that after approved it will take some time for them to publish and allow us to do anything with it.

But judging by all the emergency request, I think they are in a hurry too.

[Ladylethal 12]

Just read the statement to see what I am talking about the emergency request while the regular procedure (waiting 60 days under review) is going on.