1-29F Form-question 18

[M613 6]

Hi there-

The "yes" box was checked on our form, however, the box under this portion (copied and pasted below) was not filled in-

Describe the circumstances under which you met. If you have not personally met each other, explain how the relationship was established. If you met your fiancé(e) or spouse though an international marriage broker, please explain those circumstances in Question 19 below.

This was sent 2 and a half months ago-my question is this:

-will this cause issues RIGHT NOW? I assume they will ask for more info, which we can and will do, but will it slow down any progress?

If the answer to the above question is yes, it will halt any progress, any suggestions re: submitting more info to them right away?

Thanks in advance for any assistance in this matter.

[pushbrk 13,172]

Hi there-

The "yes" box was checked on our form, however, the box under this portion (copied and pasted below) was not filled in-

Describe the circumstances under which you met. If you have not personally met each other, explain how the relationship was established. If you met your fiancé(e) or spouse though an international marriage broker, please explain those circumstances in Question 19 below.

This was sent 2 and a half months ago-my question is this:

-will this cause issues RIGHT NOW? I assume they will ask for more info, which we can and will do, but will it slow down any progress?

If the answer to the above question is yes, it will halt any progress, any suggestions re: submitting more info to them right away?

Thanks in advance for any assistance in this matter.

Most likely an RFE will come. Did you submit evidence of meeting during the past two years?

[M613 6]

Most likely an RFE will come. Did you submit evidence of meeting during the past two years?

Thanks for replying. No-the "yes" box was checked-the "describe how you met" portion was left as is, and that was it. So-if we do get the RFE-how long does that push things back?

We got our NOA1 Dec. 1, 2008-I am *hoping* everything gets approved/out of the way for this summer... heh-in light of the situation I described, is this a reasonable expectation based on everyone's knowledge and/or experience?

Thanks in advance for any information!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Most likely an RFE will come. Did you submit evidence of meeting during the past two years?

Thanks for replying. No-the "yes" box was checked-the "describe how you met" portion was left as is, and that was it. So-if we do get the RFE-how long does that push things back?

We got our NOA1 Dec. 1, 2008-I am *hoping* everything gets approved/out of the way for this summer... heh-in light of the situation I described, is this a reasonable expectation based on everyone's knowledge and/or experience?

Thanks in advance for any information!

The NOA1 acknowledges USCIS received your petition, it means nothing else. It also means nothing that they cashed your check, except to reduce your bank balance. If you did not answer question 18 and did not provide some supporting documentation you, about the time you would normally get an approval, receive an RFE asking for more information. Your case will be delayed until they receive what they need. You can cross your fingers and toes, but your petition will not be approved without this information, they never forget things like that.

PS..."hoping" will get you nothing in this process and things DO NOT have a way working out. You need to provide each and every answer and supporting document required.

[M613 6]

Most likely an RFE will come. Did you submit evidence of meeting during the past two years?

Thanks for replying. No-the "yes" box was checked-the "describe how you met" portion was left as is, and that was it. So-if we do get the RFE-how long does that push things back?

We got our NOA1 Dec. 1, 2008-I am *hoping* everything gets approved/out of the way for this summer... heh-in light of the situation I described, is this a reasonable expectation based on everyone's knowledge and/or experience?

Thanks in advance for any information!

The NOA1 acknowledges USCIS received your petition, it means nothing else. It also means nothing that they cashed your check, except to reduce your bank balance. If you did not answer question 18 and did not provide some supporting documentation you, about the time you would normally get an approval, receive an RFE asking for more information. Your case will be delayed until they receive what they need. You can cross your fingers and toes, but your petition will not be approved without this information, they never forget things like that.

PS..."hoping" will get you nothing in this process and things DO NOT have a way working out. You need to provide each and every answer and supporting document required.

Question 18 was answered--it was replied "yes". Description was not put in-this, I realize now of course, will likely be asked about, etc....

Just a generic timeframe is what I'm looking for, with this bump in the road... I wish being a Canadian citizen made a difference re: timeframe, but from what I can see, people from the Phillipines get faster approvals than us Northerners do-incredibly weird... and discouraging.

[tallcoolone 102]

I wish being a Canadian citizen made a difference re: timeframe, but from what I can see, people from the Phillipines get faster approvals than us Northerners do-incredibly weird... and discouraging.

Philippines was an American Colony until the end of WW2, and US granted them their independence.

Too bad they didn't become the 51st state.

Yes, Visa timeframe thru PI seem to move at a quick rate.

[M613 6]

I wish being a Canadian citizen made a difference re: timeframe, but from what I can see, people from the Phillipines get faster approvals than us Northerners do-incredibly weird... and discouraging.

Philippines was an American Colony until the end of WW2, and US granted them their independence.

Too bad they didn't become the 51st state.

Yes, Visa timeframe thru PI seem to move at a quick rate.

Interesting....

And yes, PI cases look like they take approx. 5 months--from what I can gather for the Canadians, it's between 6 and 10.

Another thing-do some of the more extraordinarily longer cases involve kids and/or other factors that could lag the process (previous criminal record, etc...)? Minus this checkbox marked-but-no description-stated oversight, it's just me-employed, fingerprints done, long form birth certificate, all good to go. Which is why I'm antsy/curious on timeframes...