Petition Rejection!! Need Help!

[T&R 3]

I received my package back today saying that the petition had been rejected because of using an outdated I-129F form (I used the example from the K-1 guide, not realizing there was an expiration date on the form). I now notice that the link to I-129F above the K-1 guide is what I should have used. The question I have is this...

They sent my entire package back to me (less staples and paper clips). The check, pictures, evidence and all forms are here. Can I just redo the I-129F form, put it back with the package and send it all back? The reason I wonder is because there is a line of information printed down the right edge of every piece of paper I sent them...it looks like I-129F, the date, and coding of some sort. Also, the check looks good, but simply has their USDHS and CIS stamp across my handwritten "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on the "pay to" line...everything else on the check is intact.

I am really hoping that I don't have to do everything over again (over 100 pages worth and also the forms with her signature on them)...I just need to know if I can send everything back to them since it has the stamp on the check and the numbers on every piece of paper...Has anyone had experience with this???

Thanks in advance!

[Inky 1,111]

Yes USCIS does stamp the checks when they get them. Send the same check back to them.

Just change the I-129F - double check your other forms are the correct version/date as well.

Send the whole thing back after.

[oceanshark 2]

what??? expired form?? as if we dont have enough to worry about!! i feel for you. so sorry. i can not advise you , even though i am a Junior Member:-)but seriously,we are all concentrating like maniacs to make sure we do eveything exactly right, who thinks of checking an expiration date on the form????ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! now i am going to check any and all forms in the future. keep us posted and good luck:-)....todd

[REINITA♥REY 8]

I received my package back today saying that the petition had been rejected because of using an outdated I-129F form (I used the example from the K-1 guide, not realizing there was an expiration date on the form). I now notice that the link to I-129F above the K-1 guide is what I should have used. The question I have is this...

They sent my entire package back to me (less staples and paper clips). The check, pictures, evidence and all forms are here. Can I just redo the I-129F form, put it back with the package and send it all back? The reason I wonder is because there is a line of information printed down the right edge of every piece of paper I sent them...it looks like I-129F, the date, and coding of some sort. Also, the check looks good, but simply has their USDHS and CIS stamp across my handwritten "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on the "pay to" line...everything else on the check is intact.

I am really hoping that I don't have to do everything over again (over 100 pages worth and also the forms with her signature on them)...I just need to know if I can send everything back to them since it has the stamp on the check and the numbers on every piece of paper...Has anyone had experience with this???

Thanks in advance!

I agree with Inky 100% !

So sorry about the early delay, best of luck.

[wayfarer1983 0]

I received my package back today saying that the petition had been rejected because of using an outdated I-129F form (I used the example from the K-1 guide, not realizing there was an expiration date on the form). I now notice that the link to I-129F above the K-1 guide is what I should have used. The question I have is this...

They sent my entire package back to me (less staples and paper clips). The check, pictures, evidence and all forms are here. Can I just redo the I-129F form, put it back with the package and send it all back? The reason I wonder is because there is a line of information printed down the right edge of every piece of paper I sent them...it looks like I-129F, the date, and coding of some sort. Also, the check looks good, but simply has their USDHS and CIS stamp across my handwritten "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on the "pay to" line...everything else on the check is intact.

I am really hoping that I don't have to do everything over again (over 100 pages worth and also the forms with her signature on them)...I just need to know if I can send everything back to them since it has the stamp on the check and the numbers on every piece of paper...Has anyone had experience with this???

Thanks in advance!

This is sad news but that's all right, right? Just a minor bump and should only set you back a week or so. Good luck! Send that packet back express!!

[Maxx121 14]

be thankful they sent it back instead of cashing the check and denying you, which is what happened to me.

[T&R 3]

Thanks to all of you for your quick replies!! I will fill out the updated form tonight so I can send it out again in the morning!! Yes, I hope this is just a tiny bump in our journey....Thanks!

[LoriT 16]

Here's to hoping that is the only bump that will occur and everything goes smoothly from here on out. Keep us posted!!

[yamashitariki 4]

I'm sorry to hear, but keep on-going!

[JlovesA 109]

Our petition was initially rejected too (my fiancé forgot to put the I-129F). We sent back all the same forms, we didn't print new ones even though they had the line on them. They accepted them back fine.

[John+Lourdelie 28]

Yes, that is sad. There is so much great information on this site. It would be nice if the information was managed better. Either the forms should be kept up to date, or do not have a version on this site at all. Remove the link and add a link to the appropriate government site so that the petitioner has to download the correct form. This just about screwed me also but I was fortunate enough to see that it was an expired form.

Just my thoughts,

John

[C and Lore 3]

Sorry to hear that. I agree just send everything from the packet again but go to the USCIS.gov site and get the form from them. Also double check the expiration date of the other forms to ensure they dont find another expired forms. It is pretty stupid that a form can expire (unless they add questions.)

Best of luck! :-D

[Sra Gomez 9]

Gosh I'm so sorry that happened! Good thing u got everything back. I hope that is the only bump in your journey. Boa sorte =)

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

You need a new I-129F form ONLY. She does not sign that form, only you do (US Citizen) it is only a couple of pages. Fill it out, sign it, send it back. No big deal.

[SimplyMacy 4]

I received my package back today saying that the petition had been rejected because of using an outdated I-129F form (I used the example from the K-1 guide, not realizing there was an expiration date on the form). I now notice that the link to I-129F above the K-1 guide is what I should have used. The question I have is this...

They sent my entire package back to me (less staples and paper clips). The check, pictures, evidence and all forms are here. Can I just redo the I-129F form, put it back with the package and send it all back? The reason I wonder is because there is a line of information printed down the right edge of every piece of paper I sent them...it looks like I-129F, the date, and coding of some sort. Also, the check looks good, but simply has their USDHS and CIS stamp across my handwritten "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on the "pay to" line...everything else on the check is intact.

I am really hoping that I don't have to do everything over again (over 100 pages worth and also the forms with her signature on them)...I just need to know if I can send everything back to them since it has the stamp on the check and the numbers on every piece of paper...Has anyone had experience with this???

Thanks in advance!

Im sorry to hear this. Just fill out the new I-129F form and double check everything again just to make sure that everything is fine. It's just a small bump. Goodluck and Godbless in your journey!