April RFEs

[Takeo 6]

WOOOOOWWWW!! THAT'S AWESOME NEWS, TAKEO! CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND, SO HAPPY FOR YOU !!

That penny was definitely some good luck !

Wish you both all the best on your next steps!

7 days wait from RFE reply, you should be getting yours soon! Don't give up hope!

[Ramsey 16]

7 days wait from RFE reply, you should be getting yours soon! Don't give up hope!

I sure hope so, my RFE reply was 3 days after yours so fingers crossed

[Possiblymaybe 371]

Congratulations! I think I'm going to go drop some pennies in the toilet now

[Rayanna27 3]

FINALLY, we just got approved!

To those who are still waiting, your approvals will come soon.

As they say, "when it rains, it pours!"

[JD & Coconut 35]

Just checked the Case Status, got my NOA2 today!!! About 15 minutes later, when I was chatting with my fiancee in Japan, got the text message and email!!! Whew, that was a long one! She's not planning to move till September, so we have some time to work on the next steps but I'm sure glad this long wait is over! Funny thing today is I dropped a penny in the toilet by accident! Wishing approvals for all you who are waiting. I updated my timeline, seems like I'm the only one today so far.

Grats Takeo!

Well, finally found out what happened with my hard copy; it went to the lawyer. They finally called me today that they received it and apparently CSC "lost" (remember that water problem they had?) part of our packet which contained the evidence and they are asking for us to send them pictures (including in packet), boarding passes (including in packet), receipts (included and translated in packet), credit card statements (not included first time, will this time), etc... all over again. Luckily I have everything but will include additional photos of us together (we have over 100) along with credit card transactions I made in China. The lawyer also mentioned that it is best if the photos have the date stamped on them, well, none taken with my camera did, nor did any of those taken at the studio (wouldn't expect these to) which leaves us with a lousy four photos which were taken by family members that did have the date printed on the front. Is that ridiculous or what? Grrrr!!!

[Ramsey 16]

FINALLY, we just got approved!

To those who are still waiting, your approvals will come soon.

As they say, "when it rains, it pours!"

Rayanna, congrats !! Good luck on the rest of your journey

Grats Takeo!

Well, finally found out what happened with my hard copy; it went to the lawyer. They finally called me today that they received it and apparently CSC "lost" (remember that water problem they had?) part of our packet which contained the evidence and they are asking for us to send them pictures (including in packet), boarding passes (including in packet), receipts (included and translated in packet), credit card statements (not included first time, will this time), etc... all over again. Luckily I have everything but will include additional photos of us together (we have over 100) along with credit card transactions I made in China. The lawyer also mentioned that it is best if the photos have the date stamped on them, well, none taken with my camera did, nor did any of those taken at the studio (wouldn't expect these to) which leaves us with a lousy four photos which were taken by family members that did have the date printed on the front. Is that ridiculous or what? Grrrr!!!

JD & Coconut, glad to hear you finally got the RFE but the fact that they lost your evidence is complete BS. There is a way to include time stamps using photoshop or other photo-editing tools. Alternatively, you can write the date and information on the back of the photo like what some of the other people here on VJ have been doing. Also, don't forget to point out who each person in the photo is. My RFE asked for the same thing, although I included photos from our Engagement last year and my boarding passes, etc...Honestly, the best form of evidence is primary evidence, basically scan your passport, front-to-back and send that with your RFE reply. Also, if you have a joint bank account or any kind of receipt that you 2 were together in the same location. Remember, pictures are secondary evidence.

Good luck with your RFE reply buddy!

[Takeo 6]

Grats Takeo!

Well, finally found out what happened with my hard copy; it went to the lawyer. They finally called me today that they received it and apparently CSC "lost" (remember that water problem they had?) part of our packet which contained the evidence and they are asking for us to send them pictures (including in packet), boarding passes (including in packet), receipts (included and translated in packet), credit card statements (not included first time, will this time), etc... all over again. Luckily I have everything but will include additional photos of us together (we have over 100) along with credit card transactions I made in China. The lawyer also mentioned that it is best if the photos have the date stamped on them, well, none taken with my camera did, nor did any of those taken at the studio (wouldn't expect these to) which leaves us with a lousy four photos which were taken by family members that did have the date printed on the front. Is that ridiculous or what? Grrrr!!!

Glad to hear you got your hard copy RFE, as for what CSC is asking for, that's all their fault!! But hey, no time to point fingers, hope they said "sorry" in the RFE! At least it gives you a second chance to beef up your packet, although my guess is that it really didn't need anything else if they hadn't "lost" your evidence. Like Ramsey said though, the most important is primary evidence, if that is strong, chances are, even with somewhat weak secondary evidence, you will be approved. That time stamped BS is probably old requirements that they haven't changed for years, who uses that ####### anyway? I purposely turned off the time stamp on my digital cameras years ago. I wrote on the back of my photos, describing who was in it, the exact date, and the exact location. I think I just submitted a few, but my primary was strong, and my petition was approved. Tell your laywer to send it Express, what is $20 for a couple days less stress and tracking of your response.

[JD & Coconut 35]

lol, I did print every page of my passport including the cover, they also want that again (some how those 40 pages just vanished). I also put the month and year on the back of the photos (this time i will include the exact date) and who was in them. Not sure about photo editing the pictures, would hate for them to see something odd and reject our application for falsification. Will just stick to writing the exact date on the back.

[Possiblymaybe 371]

Grats Takeo!

Well, finally found out what happened with my hard copy; it went to the lawyer. They finally called me today that they received it and apparently CSC "lost" (remember that water problem they had?) part of our packet which contained the evidence and they are asking for us to send them pictures (including in packet), boarding passes (including in packet), receipts (included and translated in packet), credit card statements (not included first time, will this time), etc... all over again. Luckily I have everything but will include additional photos of us together (we have over 100) along with credit card transactions I made in China. The lawyer also mentioned that it is best if the photos have the date stamped on them, well, none taken with my camera did, nor did any of those taken at the studio (wouldn't expect these to) which leaves us with a lousy four photos which were taken by family members that did have the date printed on the front. Is that ridiculous or what? Grrrr!!!

Completely ridiculous!!! Someone recently posted about finding a program online that would take the time stamp info from your digital pics and place it on the picture. You may want to search for that post. I only wrote name, date range (to point out which trip it was from) and location (city), and that was fine.

[Takeo 6]

Rayanna, congrats !! Good luck on the rest of your journey

JD & Coconut, glad to hear you finally got the RFE but the fact that they lost your evidence is complete BS. There is a way to include time stamps using photoshop or other photo-editing tools. Alternatively, you can write the date and information on the back of the photo like what some of the other people here on VJ have been doing. Also, don't forget to point out who each person in the photo is. My RFE asked for the same thing, although I included photos from our Engagement last year and my boarding passes, etc...Honestly, the best form of evidence is primary evidence, basically scan your passport, front-to-back and send that with your RFE reply. Also, if you have a joint bank account or any kind of receipt that you 2 were together in the same location. Remember, pictures are secondary evidence.

Good luck with your RFE reply buddy!

I posted a thread on how to add time stamp using the embedded info on a digital picture but the mod moved my thread saying it wasn't K1 Process and Procedure related . So, anyway, here is how it's done, its quite easy and it really is official because you are using the pictures info, not making up any date like other methods. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/430550-how-to-date-stamp-photos/

[JD & Coconut 35]

I posted a thread on how to add time stamp using the embedded info on a digital picture but the mod moved my thread saying it wasn't K1 Process and Procedure related . So, anyway, here is how it's done, its quite easy and it really is official because you are using the pictures info, not making up any date like other methods. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/430550-how-to-date-stamp-photos/

Awesome! This information should be included in the guides. Thanks again Takeo!

[Ramsey 16]

So sad and so angry today the USCIS are a bunch of retarded pricks!!!!!!!! I hate them so much right now

I got another RFE...
On May 15, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

How does that even happen? Why wouldn't they submit all requests for evidence at the same time? I bet they need a different kind of evidence now. Arrgghhh, what a horrible day I'm having now it's going be another 3 days till they mail it, another 9 days until it gets to me, another 2 days until they get it and another 7 days until they respond (3+9+2+7=21 days) 3 weeks of my time, completely wasted .... so a big thanks to the dueche bags at the CSC for being, once again, incompetent idiots.

Sorry for the rant guys I needed to get it out of my system...

[Possiblymaybe 371]

What was your first RFE for?

[Ramsey 16]

What was your first RFE for?

Request for proof that we met in person in that last 2 years.

[Takeo 6]

So sad and so angry today the USCIS are a bunch of retarded pricks!!!!!!!! I hate them so much right now

I got another RFE...

On May 15, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

How does that even happen? Why wouldn't they submit all requests for evidence at the same time? I bet they need a different kind of evidence now. Arrgghhh, what a horrible day I'm having now it's going be another 3 days till they mail it, another 9 days until it gets to me, another 2 days until they get it and another 7 days until they respond (3+9+2+7=21 days) 3 weeks of my time, completely wasted .... so a big thanks to the dueche bags at the CSC for being, once again, incompetent idiots.

Sorry for the rant guys I needed to get it out of my system...

I've been reading other posts saying that the USCIS system was glitchy and possibly sending out RFE notices when there was none. I'm not saying this is the case for yours, but just a heads up.