Approved!!! (And denied, WTH?)

[Rachel Marie 0]

So, after a BAJILLION months of waiting, Andrew's petition for immigration was APPROVED! (I-130)

...And, oddly, denied (I-129F).

See, when I filed K3, both the I-129F and the I-130 at the same time. For some reason, USCIS sent back the I-130 to my lawyer who had to resubmit. So, even though both should have been filed at the same time, the I-129F was filed first.

Anyway, long story short, I get two letters today, one stating the I-130 was APPROVED!!!! (As of 9/3/08, but for some reason it still says it's "pending" online.) And another saying that the I-129F was declined "Because the Form I-129F that you submitted is based upon the Form I-130 that you filed subsequently."

So, I assume this means I'm going CR-1 route, I assume?

There's no negatives to the I-129F being declined as long as the I-130 is approved, right?

Thanks for the help!

YAY APPROVAL!!!!

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Congrats!

[CJ Vasani 0]

many many many congrats. Truly deserved! Please pray for the rest of us.

[hotairguy 0]

So, after a BAJILLION months of waiting, Andrew's petition for immigration was APPROVED! (I-130)

...And, oddly, denied (I-129F).

See, when I filed K3, both the I-129F and the I-130 at the same time. For some reason, USCIS sent back the I-130 to my lawyer who had to resubmit. So, even though both should have been filed at the same time, the I-129F was filed first.

Anyway, long story short, I get two letters today, one stating the I-130 was APPROVED!!!! (As of 9/3/08, but for some reason it still says it's "pending" online.) And another saying that the I-129F was declined "Because the Form I-129F that you submitted is based upon the Form I-130 that you filed subsequently."

So, I assume this means I'm going CR-1 route, I assume?

There's no negatives to the I-129F being declined as long as the I-130 is approved, right?

Thanks for the help!

YAY APPROVAL!!!!

If the lawyer filed the I-129 before he received the NOA1 for the I-130, then I would demand he pay you back for what you lost in the failed petition. If they filed the I-129 first or together with the I-130, then they have no idea what they are doing and have wasted your money.

Marilyn and Peter.

[Thai family 0]

Many congrats!!! The I129-F denial may well just be someone else looking out for you. The cost, stress and paperwork (particularly the latter) of AOS frightens me. The CR-1 I'd recommend to everyone except those with very special circumstances. Oh well, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

Thai Mom

[Rachel Marie 0]

If the lawyer filed the I-129 before he received the NOA1 for the I-130, then I would demand he pay you back for what you lost in the failed petition. If they filed the I-129 first or together with the I-130, then they have no idea what they are doing and have wasted your money.

Oh, I already know my lawyer's an idiot. I'm seriously thinking of getting rid of him.

But I really need to know, I'm okay to go, right, with the CR-1? Now I'm starting to get worried!

[jamster0105 7]

So, after a BAJILLION months of waiting, Andrew's petition for immigration was APPROVED! (I-130)

...And, oddly, denied (I-129F).

See, when I filed K3, both the I-129F and the I-130 at the same time. For some reason, USCIS sent back the I-130 to my lawyer who had to resubmit. So, even though both should have been filed at the same time, the I-129F was filed first.

Anyway, long story short, I get two letters today, one stating the I-130 was APPROVED!!!! (As of 9/3/08, but for some reason it still says it's "pending" online.) And another saying that the I-129F was declined "Because the Form I-129F that you submitted is based upon the Form I-130 that you filed subsequently."

So, I assume this means I'm going CR-1 route, I assume?

There's no negatives to the I-129F being declined as long as the I-130 is approved, right?

Thanks for the help!

YAY APPROVAL!!!!

Congratulations! It's nice to hear some good news out of VSC. My thoughts are with the rest of you out there, let's continue the good news

[filirican 3]

[Ling Ling 22]

If the lawyer filed the I-129 before he received the NOA1 for the I-130, then I would demand he pay you back for what you lost in the failed petition. If they filed the I-129 first or together with the I-130, then they have no idea what they are doing and have wasted your money.

Oh, I already know my lawyer's an idiot. I'm seriously thinking of getting rid of him.

But I really need to know, I'm okay to go, right, with the CR-1? Now I'm starting to get worried!

Thinking of getting rid of him?

I'd tell him that you're considering a malpractice suit if he doesn't refund your money.

Seriously...anybody who can read the application knows you don't file an I-129f petition BEFORE an I-130...not unless you're petitioning for a K-1 Fiance Visa.

As for are you "good to go", yes, Yes, and YES.

Doesn't make a difference why they denied your I-129f...they should administratively deny/cancel most I-129f petitions when an I-130 has been approved.

I-129f is absolutely an inferior path to the I-130, with the exception of certain extenuating circumstances.

However, note (although it's not an option for you) there can be potential advantages to keeping an I-129f (K-3 Path) going, whereas one might be able to get

an K-3 interview date sooner, and then swap it for CR-1 interview (it's complicated).

Bottom line, don't put any more money in your lawyer's pockets. If you really don't have the time to do the rest of the process yourself, hire a competent lawyer...otherwise, just read the forums here, and ask questions for guidance. Unless you've got some serious issues, it's not that difficult.

Congrats, and best of luck.

[babybebita 0]

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

congrats!

[sara..... 371]

congratulations :dance: :dance:

[Alexandra_v 0]

congratulations ~~~~ ~~~~ !!!!!!!!!!!

[khaleda 0]

So, after a BAJILLION months of waiting, Andrew's petition for immigration was APPROVED! (I-130)

...And, oddly, denied (I-129F).

See, when I filed K3, both the I-129F and the I-130 at the same time. For some reason, USCIS sent back the I-130 to my lawyer who had to resubmit. So, even though both should have been filed at the same time, the I-129F was filed first.

Anyway, long story short, I get two letters today, one stating the I-130 was APPROVED!!!! (As of 9/3/08, but for some reason it still says it's "pending" online.) And another saying that the I-129F was declined "Because the Form I-129F that you submitted is based upon the Form I-130 that you filed subsequently."

So, I assume this means I'm going CR-1 route, I assume?

There's no negatives to the I-129F being declined as long as the I-130 is approved, right?

Thanks for the help!

YAY APPROVAL!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cmnb 0]

So, after a BAJILLION months of waiting, Andrew's petition for immigration was APPROVED! (I-130)

...And, oddly, denied (I-129F).

See, when I filed K3, both the I-129F and the I-130 at the same time. For some reason, USCIS sent back the I-130 to my lawyer who had to resubmit. So, even though both should have been filed at the same time, the I-129F was filed first.

Anyway, long story short, I get two letters today, one stating the I-130 was APPROVED!!!! (As of 9/3/08, but for some reason it still says it's "pending" online.) And another saying that the I-129F was declined "Because the Form I-129F that you submitted is based upon the Form I-130 that you filed subsequently."

So, I assume this means I'm going CR-1 route, I assume?

There's no negatives to the I-129F being declined as long as the I-130 is approved, right?

Thanks for the help!

YAY APPROVAL!!!!

congrats!

no harm done..I-129 is disapproved, who cares....atleast the big I-130 is approved and u r on ur way to getting a CR-1 visa.