Missing Imbra Consent Form Question 35a

[shanghai12 0]

My friends met online, using a website that matches the definition of an International marriage broker.

They answered "YES, we met using the services of an International marriage broker" on question #35

#35a. Asks them to include a copy of the signed consent (which they don't have) with their petition.

They did not have one, but submitted their petition last week anyway.

I am hoping for some feedback from members who actually submitted their 129f petitions after October

when the form was changed, to let us know what to expect.

If you said yes, to 35, but did not have any proof of consent, what has happened to your petition?

have you been approved, or pending, or rfe, or denied, or what effect by admitting

to using an IMB, which did not follow the rules, have your experienced?

Is #35 just a paper tiger, or is the DOS or USCIS doing ANY enforcement?

If you have any actuall, recent experience, please share what happened.

[pushbrk 12,888]

Your information is a bit scetchy. Why did they not provide a copy of the signed consent form? My guess is that the yes was checked in error and that it really was not an IMB. Otherwise, they would have the consent form. What website was it? It is quite common to misinterpret the IMB description to include dating websites. If that's what they did, and they get an RFE, they'll need to send a letter explaining they misunderstood the question and they show evidence of which dating website they actually used.

[shanghai12 0]

Thanks for your reply. With all respect, there are plenty of posts that argue what is an IMB or not. I am not looking to join that debate.

I am asking for feedback from someone who actually honestly stated they had met using an IMB, and also

honestly did not have any consent proof.

Is there anyone out there? who has actually filed since October with these answers?

Did USCIS notice ? did the consulate notice?

[pushbrk 12,888]

The question remains. If it was truly an IMB, why did they not provide a consent form? If you get an answer from a person in that situation, great. You might not. If you're really sure it was an IMB, you'd better be getting that consent form from them, in preparation for an RFE. When you request it, my prediction is, they'll explain to you why they are NOT an IMB, and you'll be using their answer to respond to the RFE.

[shanghai12 0]

Has anyone used an IMB and admitted to it?

Has any IMB followed the law and obtained consents?

Please REPLYS from anyone who has actually had the experience.

[pushbrk 12,888]

There's not a lot of traffic on this particular forum anymore, which is why one of the VJ moderators emailed me asking I take a look at, and respond to your question. if you don't get the response you're looking for, you can always answer my questions, and I'll do the best I can to help you.

[shanghai12 0]

Thanks for you and moderator. I already understand the concept of IMB very well. My interest is not for further clarification.

My question and interest is still as stated from the start. Has anyone since October admitted to using an IMB AND had no consent form from the IMB.

It sounds like ALL IMB's deny being an IMB, and ALL petitioners answer no to the question.

I wonder how will the couple that does admit to an IMB will be treated. I was hoping with someone with

actual experience to share what happened in their case.

[Robby999 1,024]

Thanks for you and moderator. I already understand the concept of IMB very well. My interest is not for further clarification.

My question and interest is still as stated from the start. Has anyone since October admitted to using an IMB AND had no consent form from the IMB.

It sounds like ALL IMB's deny being an IMB, and ALL petitioners answer no to the question.

I wonder how will the couple that does admit to an IMB will be treated. I was hoping with someone with

actual experience to share what happened in their case.

The couple can marry outside the USA and file CR-1 and avoid the IMBRA consent requirement. If this problem is at the agency level then good luck, many use the consent forms and other documentation as collateral to insure all " fees " are paid to that agency before the client leaves the agency/country.

Edited February 21, 2014 by Robby999

[CowBoE 429]

I know this is really confusing, but most online dating sites do not fall into IMB category.

If the site offers same service to both sex and charges same amount, then highly likely

it doesn't fall into IMB.

You may want to call them and amend the application to say "NO" to IMB.