contacting USCIS

[Andradej 0]

Has anyone contacted USCIS while they are waiting for approval the their K-1 petition? I just want to know if all the information was sent correctly, because I pay someone to help me and it was worse than doing it by my self. He only requested 4 photos, but I have visited her every year for the past two years. He say USCIS only needs four. The letter on how we initially met was sent with a misspelled word, and he said that would be fine, because USCIS would not denied my petition because of misspelled word. Would it make a difference if I request to see an immigration office, to check on my petition. I may be stressing, because like many of you, this is very important to the happiness of my future.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Has anyone contacted USCIS while they are waiting for approval the their K-1 petition? I just want to know if all the information was sent correctly, because I pay someone to help me and it was worse than doing it by my self. He only requested 4 photos, but I have visited her every year for the past two years. He say USCIS only needs four. The letter on how we initially met was sent with a misspelled word, and he said that would be fine, because USCIS would not denied my petition because of misspelled word. Would it make a difference if I request to see an immigration office, to check on my petition. I may be stressing, because like many of you, this is very important to the happiness of my future.

First thing you need to do is ask your agent to get you a copy of all that was sent -hopefully he/she has a copy.

USCIS is not grammar school, so misspelled words won't really be a problem. Misspelled names or other biographical info, addresses, could be a problem.

You did get a NOA1 (notice of action telling you the petition has been received), right??

Don't panic!

You can call USCIS but there will not be any additional info. I'd suggest you register in the USCIS site so you get notification via e-mail/phone. If all goes well, your next notification will be a NOA-2, which will tell you if approved. If something is not quite right, you will get a RFE and you will have the opportunity to provide additional evidence.

Of course you could be denied, but usually it's either that some fundamental error was made in the application, or insufficient evidence was given.

Four pics might be enough, there is no actual number. WHat USCIS wants is for you to establish that there is a relationshiop, though really the mandatory things are: both are able and willing to marry (that is single/divorced) and you both have met in person within past 2 years and after the petition was filed. Pics by itself proof nothing, together with boarding passes, itineraries, receipts of hotels, tours, etc, dated will establish that better.

The petition will be reviewed based on the evidence presented and aproved, denied or a request for additional info will be made (called RFE-request for evidence). Current times are around 4-5 months I think. you can check that in what is called Igor lists here to get some idea. DOn't be surprised if it takes as long as 6-7 months. Then petition (upon approval) will be sent to embassy in country of fiance and an interview will take place. That is several months away. NO one can expedite that, unless you happen to be in the military.

Most people here is a DIY, unless you have some special circumstances -it would help if you describe your case, so best advice can be given. Most people here does NOT have special circumsntances.

In case someone here provides dubious or incorrect advice; it will be corrected. There is a lot of very experienced people here, inclusive with the country of your fiancee. If people think you would be better with a lawyer, it will be adviced veery explicitly.

For now, sit back and wait, there is not much else you can do, even if mistakes were made in the petition.

[Protocol417 161]

Can you get a copy of the packet that the lawyer sent so you can check it yourself?

[Andradej 0]

First thing you need to do is ask your agent to get you a copy of all that was sent -hopefully he/she has a copy.

USCIS is not grammar school, so misspelled words won't really be a problem. Misspelled names or other biographical info, addresses, could be a problem.

You did get a NOA1 (notice of action telling you the petition has been received), right??

Don't panic!

You can call USCIS but there will not be any additional info. I'd suggest you register in the USCIS site so you get notification via e-mail/phone. If all goes well, your next notification will be a NOA-2, which will tell you if approved. If something is not quite right, you will get a RFE and you will have the opportunity to provide additional evidence.

Of course you could be denied, but usually it's either that some fundamental error was made in the application, or insufficient evidence was given.

Four pics might be enough, there is no actual number. WHat USCIS wants is for you to establish that there is a relationshiop, though really the mandatory things are: both are able and willing to marry (that is single/divorced) and you both have met in person within past 2 years and after the petition was filed. Pics by itself proof nothing, together with boarding passes, itineraries, receipts of hotels, tours, etc, dated will establish that better.

The petition will be reviewed based on the evidence presented and aproved, denied or a request for additional info will be made (called RFE-request for evidence). Current times are around 4-5 months I think. you can check that in what is called Igor lists here to get some idea. DOn't be surprised if it takes as long as 6-7 months. Then petition (upon approval) will be sent to embassy in country of fiance and an interview will take place. That is several months away. NO one can expedite that, unless you happen to be in the military.

Most people here is a DIY, unless you have some special circumstances -it would help if you describe your case, so best advice can be given. Most people here does NOT have special circumsntances.

In case someone here provides dubious or incorrect advice; it will be corrected. There is a lot of very experienced people here, inclusive with the country of your fiancee. If people think you would be better with a lawyer, it will be adviced veery explicitly.

For now, sit back and wait, there is not much else you can do, even if mistakes were made in the petition.

Thanks for your response, maybe I'm building stories in my own head from anxiety . I did get a NOA1, and I did register with USCIS, too. Yes, I provided all itineraries, receipts of hotels and presents I send on her birthday, and financial information because I provide for her. For now, like you said, wait and wait for the next 4-5 months...

Thanks.....

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