RECALLED PETITION - UPDATE

[expatrica 0]

Hi All,

My finance had his interview yesterday and was approved kind of. The interviewer did not think he had enough proof of our relationship so approved him pending receipt of more proof which he had to send by courrier, along with his passport, back to the embassy today. They said he should have his visa within 5 business days of when they receive it which should be tomorrow. I know this is good but still, I am pissed.

He brought everything that the checklist asked for and NOWHERE did it say he needed to bring proof. I sumitted all that in the beginning!!! So, my question is - how was he supposed to know to bring this???? The worst past is that we've been together for five years and even lived together for two of those. We more than enough proof. Had he been told to bring it there would have been no problem. However now his visa will be delayed by about a week. So now I'm thinking that perhaps we missed something. Can you please let me know on which documents it says that he should have brought this "proof"? Surely it must have been stated somewhere. If not, that's just plain ridiculous.

He sent back 47 pieces of proof today including pictures, letters, emails, phone bills and copies of visa stamps dating back to 2001. If that doesn't do it then I don't know what will.

*sigh*

[Mew 0]

expatrica, I'm sorry this happened and I hope he'll get the visa in 5 days - looks like he will according to what he's sent the embassy. I have my fingers crossed.

I believe one of the forms (DS-156 or DS156K) asks for proof of the engagement and the guides mention it as well. Also, the evidence you've sent with I-129F was evidence of having met within the last 2 years and not of ongoing relationship.

Good luck!

[expatrica 0]

expatrica, I'm sorry this happened and I hope he'll get the visa in 5 days - looks like he will according to what he's sent the embassy. I have my fingers crossed.

I believe one of the forms (DS-156 or DS156K) asks for proof of the engagement and the guides mention it as well. Also, the evidence you've sent with I-129F was evidence of having met within the last 2 years and not of ongoing relationship.

Good luck!

Hi Mew,

The DS156K asks for evidence of engagement which he submitted. Nowhere in any of the official materials he received did it mention bringing any material prooving an ongoing relationship. I'm kicking myself now that I hadn't read the guides before he went but still, they should put that on the checklist or something. It's ridiculous that they don't!

Oh well. He'll be here soon and that's all that matters. It's just so frustrating to have yet another delay.

~ e

[Mew 0]

expatrica, I'm sorry this happened and I hope he'll get the visa in 5 days - looks like he will according to what he's sent the embassy. I have my fingers crossed.

I believe one of the forms (DS-156 or DS156K) asks for proof of the engagement and the guides mention it as well. Also, the evidence you've sent with I-129F was evidence of having met within the last 2 years and not of ongoing relationship.

Good luck!

Hi Mew,

The DS156K asks for evidence of engagement which he submitted. Nowhere in any of the official materials he received did it mention bringing any material prooving an ongoing relationship. I'm kicking myself now that I hadn't read the guides before he went but still, they should put that on the checklist or something. It's ridiculous that they don't!

Oh well. He'll be here soon and that's all that matters. It's just so frustrating to have yet another delay.

~ e

He *wil*l get the visa and everything you've gone through, all the bad bits will just vanish from your memory, you'll see

[expatrica 0]

expatrica, I'm sorry this happened and I hope he'll get the visa in 5 days - looks like he will according to what he's sent the embassy. I have my fingers crossed.

I believe one of the forms (DS-156 or DS156K) asks for proof of the engagement and the guides mention it as well. Also, the evidence you've sent with I-129F was evidence of having met within the last 2 years and not of ongoing relationship.

Good luck!

Hi Mew,

The DS156K asks for evidence of engagement which he submitted. Nowhere in any of the official materials he received did it mention bringing any material prooving an ongoing relationship. I'm kicking myself now that I hadn't read the guides before he went but still, they should put that on the checklist or something. It's ridiculous that they don't!

Oh well. He'll be here soon and that's all that matters. It's just so frustrating to have yet another delay.

~ e

He *wil*l get the visa and everything you've gone through, all the bad bits will just vanish from your memory, you'll see

I know and you're right. Thanks so much for the support - it helps!

:-)

[amwo 0]

Hi everyone!

We're back in the States together!!! And I am happy to see there is a lot of progress for us recall orphans. I hope all of you are well and still sane!

Mew,

Good luck with getting your refund - I hope it happens quickly for you.

Expatrica,

Paris never said anything to us about evidence either. Fortunately I found something on VJ in the guides and knew. Had I not been here I would never have known as there is nothing anywhere on any gov site stating so. The Paris embassy letter did not list it in requirements, and we only knew about a current intent to marry letter from me because they called and requested it.

But you have evidence and all will be fine. It's a great feeling when you are together, finally, and don't have to worry about all this. But it's a pain when you only have 90 days to plan a wedding and have the wedding!!!

Cheers!

amwo

[expatrica 0]

Hi everyone!

We're back in the States together!!! And I am happy to see there is a lot of progress for us recall orphans. I hope all of you are well and still sane!

Mew,

Good luck with getting your refund - I hope it happens quickly for you.

Expatrica,

Paris never said anything to us about evidence either. Fortunately I found something on VJ in the guides and knew. Had I not been here I would never have known as there is nothing anywhere on any gov site stating so. The Paris embassy letter did not list it in requirements, and we only knew about a current intent to marry letter from me because they called and requested it.

But you have evidence and all will be fine. It's a great feeling when you are together, finally, and don't have to worry about all this. But it's a pain when you only have 90 days to plan a wedding and have the wedding!!!

Cheers!

amwo

I bet! We actually already had our wedding in July (more like a commitment ceremony but none of the guests even realised the difference). Because of the whole IMBRA thing we'd started planning and well, it's a long story. When he arrives next week we're just going to take a trip to the courthouse for the piece of paper!

Thanks for reassuring me that I'm not nuts. They really should list this in their requirements beacuse it's quite ridiculous. Think about all the people out there who never even know about VJ. Surely, what's happened to us must be common.

Best of luck to you with your planning. Even though it's stressful, it'll be wonderful in the end!

[Mew 0]

Mew,

Good luck with getting your refund - I hope it happens quickly for you.

Thanks, americanwoman, I'm working on it! And hoping to fly on the 20th!

[milestogo 0]

My fiance and I find ourselves in a similar position. Although the NVC claims to have sent the paperwork on September 13th, the embassy in Moscow claims they do not have anything. Since the package was sent out DHL, I don't know who to believe. Interviews are now entering December!

Since the NVC won't do anything and the embassy won't do anything we are in beauracratic catch 22 hell. Any recomendations? I was in Moscow last week and saw my fiance (wife) cry for the first time since we met. It was heartbreaking.

Do not panic! My case was forwarded to the US Consulate in Kiev on September 14. Today, September 28 they, finally, scheduled an interview. There are many things that might have happened: Vacations, sick time, training, laziness, etc. It’s a matter of days for you. I e-mailed Kiev numerous times and probably pissed some people off. Finally, I e-mailed the NVC and asked them who is lying - the NVC or the Consulate. Also, I asked them to trace my package and verify who signed for it. One hour and fifteen minutes later they called my fiancée. A coincidence...? I know how difficult it is, but be patient just a few more days.

Thanks! We needed the encouragement. We finally got our interview date yesterday whcih is scheduled for December 6th. Our original interview was scheduled June 29th so the government IMBRA screw up cost us 5 months!! At least we can see the end of this ordeal in sight. You would think the embassy would prioritize these cases and maybe try to schedule them earlier but if there is any lesson I've learned in this is that our goverment often seems to actively despise the citizens its supposed to be serving.

[sleepless in OR 2]

Hi everyone!

We're back in the States together!!! And I am happy to see there is a lot of progress for us recall orphans. I hope all of you are well and still sane!

Mew,

Good luck with getting your refund - I hope it happens quickly for you.

Expatrica,

Paris never said anything to us about evidence either. Fortunately I found something on VJ in the guides and knew. Had I not been here I would never have known as there is nothing anywhere on any gov site stating so. The Paris embassy letter did not list it in requirements, and we only knew about a current intent to marry letter from me because they called and requested it.

But you have evidence and all will be fine. It's a great feeling when you are together, finally, and don't have to worry about all this. But it's a pain when you only have 90 days to plan a wedding and have the wedding!!!

Cheers!

amwo

Yay Paris!!!! Another successful interview today!!!! My fiance turned in all the paperwork (turns out the I-134 dated April 14, 2006 was fine), and answered a few questions to the officer, who spoke excellent French he says. The officer confirmed he would receive the visa within 6 days of the embassy's receipt of his ORIGINAL birth certificate, which he had made copies of, but left the original at home. WAAAAA!!!!! Other than that one little glitch, the whole thing seemed quite frankly anticlimatic after all the incredible hastle here in the states. Go figure, eh? Hang in there everyone, the finish line is near!!!!

[Mew 0]

Yay Paris!!!! Another successful interview today!!!! My fiance turned in all the paperwork (turns out the I-134 dated April 14, 2006 was fine), and answered a few questions to the officer, who spoke excellent French he says. The officer confirmed he would receive the visa within 6 days of the embassy's receipt of his ORIGINAL birth certificate, which he had made copies of, but left the original at home. WAAAAA!!!!! Other than that one little glitch, the whole thing seemed quite frankly anticlimatic after all the incredible hastle here in the states. Go figure, eh? Hang in there everyone, the finish line is near!!!!

Great, wonderful news!

[cdngirl06 0]

Approved in Montreal today!

The interview was a breeze and I can pick up my visa tomorrow. I've posted a full review in the Canada section.

[amwo 0]

Congrats to our latest approvals!

Now we all get to move on to wonderful AOS.

Lucky Us

(We checked out the next step and........ oy vay! When will it all end!)

Edited October 4, 2006 by americanwoman

[sleepless in OR 2]

Congrats to our latest approvals!

Now we all get to move on to wonderful AOS.

Lucky Us

(We checked out the next step and........ oy vay! When will it all end!)

Well, so much for my momentary glee about having crossed the Finish Line! This is more like a long relay race that will hopefully conclude someday before I retire!

[kitkat1 5]

Hey sleepless - CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!