HELP: My fiance needs waivers, and our NOA2 expires next month.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I was told just this morning that Waivers are 6-8 months ( if you're lucky) by my attorney and I only asked about the I-601 because that is all we need. You need 2 waivers. I don't know if they process them together or how that works.

[Shiobhan 235]

I 601 are being worked on for ppl as far back as Feb 13 -Aug 14

calls to uscis from people waiting are being told by 2nd tier officers

the wait is no longer 5 months; its 7 1/2 months up,& with both waivers

it could be up to 10 months, with luck some get an answer by 7-8 months

but rare.

[Eliezer y Wendy 13]

Oh wow. To think that we were so close, and now these waivers. This is going to sound crazy but we wanted to have another baby and we aimed for it. We are just giving the time to find out since on our first interview all we needed was the co-sponsor.

So what happens here now? The approved I-129F expires next month. Would it need an extension or what's the process now that we have these waivers?

Thanks.

[Jawaree 717]

Do U need to file waivers ? If U do U have a yr after interview to send them $585 each

Did U file waivers and get an approval from Nebraska? If U did follow Instruction letter coming

You cannot get the answer on a forum , the questions U ask R confusing...Get an atty asap

[Jawaree 717]

Do U need to file waivers ? If U do U have a yr after interview to send them $585 each

Did U file waivers and get an approval from Nebraska? If U did follow Instruction letter coming

You cannot get the answer on a forum , the questions U ask R confusing...Get an atty asap

Some ppl can check trends by using their or a friends LIN # issued by NSC

Wkending Jan 13.......85 approvals......72 RFEs....2 denials

wkending Feb 7.......75 approvals.......58 RFEs.....4 denials

wkending Feb 14 .......60 approvals......37 RFEs....2 Denials

If U have a LIN # you can sign up @ USCIS & check not just your LIN but for others too by #s

attys and legal aid have no time to do so

[Shiobhan 235]

??? hello visa cannot be approved until waivers are approved

maybe your petition was approved so call uscis to see if it can

be extended better yet you will need a lawyer

[ShirahBet 42]

Also, and this is just a thought, but why not get married and file the I-130? I mean, I know that you went through the fiance process, but it is true that it's harder to prove hardship to prove extreme hardship to the USC when the USC is not an immediate relative. They do take that into consideration when reviewing the waivers. I understand that there may be reasons you don't want to get married yet, but it's definitely something we were advised to do since we knew we'd need a waiver.

And yes, waivers are taking much longer than the 4-5 months that USCIS has as a target. Heck, we got an RFE notice, but never received the actual letter and today I received a text saying we're back in initial review. Our case is from July 2013.

[Eliezer y Wendy 13]

Also, and this is just a thought, but why not get married and file the I-130? I mean, I know that you went through the fiance process, but it is true that it's harder to prove hardship to prove extreme hardship to the USC when the USC is not an immediate relative. They do take that into consideration when reviewing the waivers. I understand that there may be reasons you don't want to get married yet, but it's definitely something we were advised to do since we knew we'd need a waiver.

And yes, waivers are taking much longer than the 4-5 months that USCIS has as a target. Heck, we got an RFE notice, but never received the actual letter and today I received a text saying we're back in initial review. Our case is from July 2013.

WOuld you really recomend to re-petition with I-130? I don't know if this helps with the waivers but we have a son and might have another on the way. I guess it could be a good idea to refile since the waivers are going to take about the same time it will take for the I-130. Well the I-130 might be approved a little sooner, but they might be a little close.

So is that really a secure option to file the waivers and marry and file an I-130 while waivers processes?

I started and signed up with my lawyer to prepare and file the waivers. He wanted me to go the I-130 route from the beginning, but he didn't mention about forgetting the I-129 and refiling the other. I know my attorney will be open to any suggestion I may have and he would tell me what he think it's best. So I would like to know about cases that have had a hard time with waivers for a fiance and if anybody have had to just marry and refile.

Thanks again.

[ShirahBet 42]

WOuld you really recomend to re-petition with I-130? I don't know if this helps with the waivers but we have a son and might have another on the way. I guess it could be a good idea to refile since the waivers are going to take about the same time it will take for the I-130. Well the I-130 might be approved a little sooner, but they might be a little close.

So is that really a secure option to file the waivers and marry and file an I-130 while waivers processes?

I started and signed up with my lawyer to prepare and file the waivers. He wanted me to go the I-130 route from the beginning, but he didn't mention about forgetting the I-129 and refiling the other. I know my attorney will be open to any suggestion I may have and he would tell me what he think it's best. So I would like to know about cases that have had a hard time with waivers for a fiance and if anybody have had to just marry and refile.

Thanks again.

I wish I knew what the right answer was. I'd definitely see what your attorney recommends. Maybe bring it up to get his opinion. The attorney I consulted with made a good case as to why going the fiance route was not in our best interest. And I'll be honest with you, I couldn't imagine going through the waiver process with him being anything but my husband and with the added pressure of marrying within 90 days of arrival.

However, your relationship probably has many qualities of a marriage. I think what you should focus on with your lawyer is how to prove extreme hardship for the waiver letter.

Edited February 20, 2014 by ShirahBet

[Eliezer y Wendy 13]

**UPDATE***

So after all this long the waivers for my fiance were recently approved. We filled them on May 21, and were approved on December 19. It was a long detour, but we are now back with our hope to be back together soon.

Thanks every one!

[Jawaree 717]

Congratz

Congratz

[Sabiux 3]

Hello..don't worry ur i130 won't expires as you contact NVC and tell them that you gonna apply for the waiver...they says that i130 expires if you let pass 1 year without contacting NVC but contact them here it the wedsite NVCi601a@state.gov on subject write you #..body write the petitioner Name,DOB..then beneficiary Name,DOB..and tell them that you gonna apply for the waiver..thanks I hope this can help u..good luck..

[Jawaree 717]

huh...this is old

[Sabiux 3]

:/ I just noticed..sorry