RFE- PLEASE HELP!!!!! SO WORRIED

[Phillygirl 17]

"Can you help us what exactly they need? When we filled our 1-129F last september 2013, we sent our pictures together wtih our kids. We dont have airline ticket stubs and receipt because I and my Fiance working overseas in Kuwait for 10 years till now and we meet here in Kuwait and has kids now (5 years old and 2 mos old). We living together for 6 years till now. My kids already have US Passport, just to wait my approval and back to US for good."

REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE

REQUIREMENT THAT PETITIONER AND BENEFICIARY HAVE MET IN PERSON: Its must be established that the petitioner and beneficiary have met in peron and have been in each other's physical presence at anytime during the two years immediately preceding the filing of this petition.

• Circumstances of Meeting- Submit information regarding the circumstances under wheich the petitioner and beneficiary met to establish the relationship.

• Last Personal Meeting- Submit evidence of meeting the beneficiary in person within the two year period preceding the filing of the petition. Primary evidence may include a written statement from the petitioner or the beneficiary stating that they have in persion and containing details of the date and circumstances of thier meeting, copies of airline ticket stubs and receipts. (that indicate month, day and year), copies of passport pages that show indentification page and admission stamps, military orders or letters from commanding officers, or any evidence that will help the USCIS to determine that petitioner has met the beneficiary within two years. Secondary evidence may include photograph of the petitioner and benefiary together. The following DOES NOT constitute evidence of meeting: disc, videos, emails, letters, phone bills and greeting cards.

However, this personal meeting requirement may be waives under the following two circumstances:

1. When it is demonstrated that the personal meeting requirement would result in extreme hardship to the petitioner and/or
2. When it is shown that a personal meeting would violate the beneficiary's strict and long established customs, foreign culture or social practice.

• Extreme Hardship Waiver- The petitioner must request such a waiver inn writing and must also submit evidence that includes, but is not limited to affidavits and / or documentation from doctors,employers, etc that would establish that such a personal meeting would resul in extreme hardship to the petitioner. It must be noted however that financial harship may not necessarily be considered as extreme hardship without other additional and substatial equites.
• Violation of Customs- The petitioner must request such a waiver in writing and must also submit documentation from competent authorities to verify or certify a claim such a personal meeting would violate the beneficiary's strict and long-established customs, foreign culture or social practice. In addition, the petitioner must submit evidence to establish that any all other aspects of the traditional arrangments have been or will be met in accordance with custom or practice.

[EndlessStory 53]

Do you guys have working permit in Kuwait? You and your fiance working permit in Kuwait? Maybe print that?

Do you guys also have lease agreement in Kuwait? Rental agreement signed by both name. I think that could be used too.

Not quite sure about your situation. Hope others can provide more detailed information. This is all I can think of right now

[Tim/Mav 305]

The RFE is have you met PRIOR to filing the 129-F. (2 year requirement)

If you have, you go girl. If you have'nt and the petition was never filed then don't lie. Thats the end.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Do you guys have working permit in Kuwait? You and your fiance working permit in Kuwait? Maybe print that?

Do you guys also have lease agreement in Kuwait? Rental agreement signed by both name. I think that could be used too.

Not quite sure about your situation. Hope others can provide more detailed information. This is all I can think of right now

It appears a 129-F Petition. Proof of meeting prior to the filing.

[malenliam 18]

My hubby and I stayed in kuwait too. Send the copy of residence visa, the one in your passport..thats a proof that you are staying in one place together.

[EndlessStory 53]

It appears a 129-F Petition. Proof of meeting prior to the filing.

OP says they are living together right now and wanted to know how to obtain proof since they have been living there for 10 years till NOW.

You may have misunderstood the post. That or I am the one who read the post wrong

[Phillygirl 17]

Do you guys have working permit in Kuwait? You and your fiance working permit in Kuwait? Maybe print that?

Do you guys also have lease agreement in Kuwait? Rental agreement signed by both name. I think that could be used too.

Not quite sure about your situation. Hope others can provide more detailed information. This is all I can think of right now

Hi Janice thanks for reply...yes we have work contract here in Kuwait.

[Phillygirl 17]

My hubby and I stayed in kuwait too. Send the copy of residence visa, the one in your passport..thats a proof that you are staying in one place together.

yes we have residence visa..ok thats good idea..but the residence visa is in arabic right?

[Phillygirl 17]

The RFE is have you met PRIOR to filing the 129-F. (2 year requirement)

If you have, you go girl. If you have'nt and the petition was never filed then don't lie. Thats the end.

yes, we have pictures together with my fiance during our kids are born, baptism, birthdays and also special occasions like christmas, thanksgiving for 6 years but we dont have airline receipt and stubs.

[kitthekat 1,317]

yes we have residence visa..ok thats good idea..but the residence visa is in arabic right?

If it is not in English, it must be translated.

What did you submit initially? Some other suggestions include:

- Credit card receipts showing transactions made in Kuwait (should be dated before the date you sent your petition in but within two years of that date)

- Bills listing your address in Kuwait

- Paystubs from your employer

[Phillygirl 17]

If it is not in English, it must be translated.

What did you submit initially? Some other suggestions include:

- Credit card receipts showing transactions made in Kuwait (should be dated before the date you sent your petition in but within two years of that date)

- Bills listing your address in Kuwait

- Paystubs from your employer

Thanks Kitt..how about Birth certificate of the kids? that they are born here Kuwait? About hospital bills?

[malenliam 18]

yes we have residence visa..ok thats good idea..but the residence visa is in arabic right?

Check your passport ...the residence visa is written in arabic and english

[Phillygirl 17]

Check your passport ...the residence visa is written in arabic and english

oh ok... I will check later...thank you so much:)))))

[GG&RG 23]

I meet my finacee here in Kuwait as well, I submitted pictures of us here in Kuwait, also copy of civil ID with the dates highlighted to show they were during the same time. We submitted copy of passport stamps with the date. I went with her to the embassy and requested at the window if I could come in with her, they let me. During her interview they asked her when was the last time she had seen me, she pointed he is sitting over there; I walked up, and stuck my head around the corner and said hello to the interviewer...she was suprised and said hello! That sealed the deal I think...except there seems to be a problem with one of the interviewers not beliving us that we were not married, and even questioned why we were not married.... I have been asked to show proof of US residence..for my K1 visa.... I hope this helps.. We are still waiting to hear if we have been approved, or not...its been over 10 days since we gave them her passport, BUT they have not requested us to come and pick up the visa...I hope this means its in process... I hope to hear anyday.

Edited November 17, 2013 by GG&RG

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

They want proof you met in the 2 years prior to filing, so you need to provide any proof that shows you work and live together in Kuwait. Photos are only secondary evidence, which is why those alone were not enough proof for them. The visas, passport stamps and lease agreement are a good ideas.

Edited November 17, 2013 by Jay-Kay