The RFE Master List

[Adeelwali 3]

How long after after RFE response they approve the case. I am curious when my case will be approved this wating sucks...

[MJ&Kay 0]

I thought I would share my RFE experience here even if I already said it in the september filers topic.

So they want more evidence that we met in person...

Since I started to read on this website only some months after I sent our application, I did some mistakes.

-I sent them copies of my passport stamps BUT without the first page of my passport (which shows my name, picture, ...)

-I sent them only one picture of me and my fiancé together, without the dates on it.

-I did already sent plane tickets at least

So I guess that from correcting those mistakes, we will get our NOA2 soon *cross fingers*

Hi carine,

We received the request for proof of meeting letter today and I was shocked because we provided copies of passport stamps, airline ticket stubs, dated pics, et cetera.

I'm pretty sure we did NOT include copies of the first pages of our passports. So what I'm thinking I'll send back is copy of our passport FIRST PAGES plus the stamps.

Can I ask how you did this? The passport has a no-copy reflective surface for one thing.

For the other... do I just copy each page and point out the dates of the trip (as I did for our initial submission)? Like, copy the ID page, then copy the pages with the stamps?

Thanks so much for your help. I'm afraid I'm stressing over something really simple...

[carine 1]

I had no problem to copy the ID page of my passport (my US fiance either). I just used my scanner, and printed in color.

I was worried how they would know my stamps pages and ID page come from the same passport, but there is the passport number indicated on the ID page peirced through the stamp pages.

I pointed out the stamp dates, and tried to include the plane tickets matching with those dates.

I hope that helps,

I wish you quick NOA2!...we are still waiting...

[MJ&Kay 0]

I had no problem to copy the ID page of my passport (my US fiance either). I just used my scanner, and printed in color.

I was worried how they would know my stamps pages and ID page come from the same passport, but there is the passport number indicated on the ID page peirced through the stamp pages.

I pointed out the stamp dates, and tried to include the plane tickets matching with those dates.

I hope that helps,

I wish you quick NOA2!...we are still waiting...

Thanks so much for your help. I hope my fiancee's passport has the number pierced through the stamp pages because my American passport does not. I'm not sure how to prove the stamps are in fact in my passport to them. Hope hope hope hers has this stamp.

[GringoD 33]

To what does RFE refer? (excuse the apparent ignorance)

I did this (fiance visa process) once, very successfully, without problems, about 3 years ago.

But, I asked the lady to return (to Colombia), which she did.

And now, I'm filing for another colombiana, and THERE ARE a few changes in some of the paperwork requirements.

I hope I'm posting on the correct part of this site, in order to get some help with just a few concerns about some changes to filing.

Edited March 10, 2011 by GringoD

[GringoD 33]

never mind; I figured it out, Request for Further Evidence.

My evidence was about an inch and a half thick, when I sent it initially, and so I guess maybe that's why there was no RFE. ... The interview consequently, was about 2- 4 minutes long; visa granted.

But, I need a little help, with a few questions about changes, this time around.

Edited March 11, 2011 by GringoD

[TwoCats 55]

never mind; I figured it out, Request for Further Evidence.

My evidence was about an inch and a half thick, when I sent it initially, and so I guess maybe that's why there was no RFE. ... The interview consequently, was about 2- 4 minutes long; visa granted.

But, I need a little help, with a few questions about changes, this time around.

Go ahead and ask your questions?

I went through this process once before, myself.

Can't answer questions you don't ask.

[GringoD 33]

Thanks, Twocats.

I'm USA citizen, filing for K-1, I-129F, for colombiana again.

Different person.

Everythings clean.

She should have no problems.

Not a young girl, but a lady (at least by age).

Her sister introduced us.

No marriage brokerage or agency stuff, here.

Someone has told me that you now have to file a G-325B form.

A) Is that required?

B) If so, is it in regards to me (the one filing initially), or in regards to her (the one I'm filing for)?

C) If so, is the second page to be filled out by me? or, by 'the Authorities'?

I've read all through everything on the USCIS.gov site the past week and it does not currently say

anything about filing this form G-325B.

Secondly, I see, even on the USCIS website a few nights ago, there is conflict of information in regards to current cost of filing the I-129F. One page says $340.00 (us), another page says $350.00 (us). When I filed in June of 2007, it was about $180.00 and I thought it went up the next month to $450! A year and a half ago, someone who helps with the visas in Colombia said, ... $450.00.

I'm completely and pleasantly surprised, of course, if it's come down to the $350 range.

Anyone just filed know the correct answer?

I've got yet just one more concern, but I'll have to check the details, to ensure that I properly state my question. Thanks for anyone who can help.

Edited March 11, 2011 by GringoD

[GringoD 33]

I just spoke with one of the counselors out in San Diego at easyvisa.com, and he said he'd never heard of the G-325B form, before. (but, yes,... there is one! and it's two pages long.) And, he said yes, he actually works on cases. (so, ... he should know.)

And, he said yes! the price has come down to $350.00.

Unbelievable.

And, so that must be why (he also confessed) times from sending in initial paperwork to the time of interview is running about 7 months (to Colombia/usa), even though he admitted they 'say' 5-7 months.

And, if there is no requirement for the G-325B, then... that eliminates my last concern posted at the bottom of the post just above this one.

Edited March 11, 2011 by GringoD

[TwoCats 55]

In addition to the I-129F form, you need to file the G-325A form (one for you, one for your fiance).

I don't know anything about a G-325B.

The filing fee is $340.

Depending on your service center, the processing time is about 5-7 months just for the approval stateside.

California is running about 5-months.

Vermont is about 6-7 months.

After that, the wait time to interview/visa depends on your country/consolate.

[GringoD 33]

Initial K-1 apps from the USA gets sent to either Dallas or Lewisville, Texas?

(for me in Louisiana, 3 years ago, it was 'sent to Mesquite, Texas)

Or, can you take your K-1 package to Regional offices?

(like I know there is one in New Orleans, a few hours away from me)

Edited March 11, 2011 by GringoD

[TwoCats 55]

Initial K-1 apps from the USA gets sent to either Dallas or Lewisville, Texas?

(for me in Louisiana, 3 years ago, it was 'sent to Mesquite, Texas)

Or, can you take your K-1 package to Regional offices?

(like I know there is one in New Orleans, a few hours away from me)

There are two addresses in the instructions.

One is for US Postal Service deliveries, one is for courier (dhl, fedex, etc.)

I would suggest just sending it US Postal Service - Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation.

I generally wouldn't suggest using signature confirmation.

There isn't always someone there to sign off for it, which can delay delivery.

[GringoD 33]

So, I am understanding also,... that another recent-past change is that you ONLY NEED TO SEND ONE (1!) G-325A for each, you and your fiance? (Three years ago, you had to send 4 COPIES! for each person)

And, also the passport-type photos,... Now, they are only asking for ONE? (Also, they use to ask for 4.)

Thanks, TwoCats, for your help.

I live in Louisiana.

Is there a way to tell where your Application goes? California? Vermont?

I'm guessing California, as that was where mine got routed to the last time, from Mesquite, Texas.

But,... oh! How things change.

So, ?

And, with this all said and done, then.... likely, I have few-to-no-more concerns, and my app should be zinging westward in a few more days!

Edited March 14, 2011 by GringoD

[TwoCats 55]

So, I am understanding also,... that another recent-past change is that you ONLY NEED TO SEND ONE (1!) G-325A for each, you and your fiance? (Three years ago, you had to send 4 COPIES! for each person)

And, also the passport-type photos,... Now, they are only asking for ONE? (Also, they use to ask for 4.)

Thanks, TwoCats, for your help.

I live in Louisiana.

Is there a way to tell where your Application goes? California? Vermont?

I'm guessing California, as that was where mine got routed to the last time, from Mesquite, Texas.

But,... oh! How things change.

So, ?

And, with this all said and done, then.... likely, I have few-to-no-more concerns, and my app should be zinging westward in a few more days!

Yes, one G-325A for you, and one for your fiance'. (So glad it's not four like before.)

Same for the passport photos.

You send it to the Texas Lockbox.

The address is in the instructions.

The lockbox will forward it to either California or Vermont, but you don't send it there directly.

[december2010 0]

Go ahead and ask your questions?

I went through this process once before, myself.

Can't answer questions you don't ask.

Hi, thanks for you help in advance, i have some questions please...

i am the petitioner, i just had citizenship march 11, 2011

when i will send the I-129 package

1- do i need to send my national birth certificate ( from original country translated ) or just citizenship certificate/

2- do i need to send my fiancee's birth certificate ?

or they will ask my fiancee for her birth certificate when she to send this to the embassy ?

if i might ask you... can you list what you have sent with your package please ?