January Filers

[JenandBarney 0]

I'm sorry you got an RFE. I have been keeping a close eye on your case, hoping you will have an approval soon. Do you mind if I ask you what you sent in for evidence? I am fearful myself of us getting an RFE also, so would like to know if we are going to be in the danger zone!!! Just trying to plan for any problems. We are February filers, this wait is gruesome to say the least. I have calculated, calculated, and calculated some more on best/ worst/ and median case scenarios till my eyes are crossed from staring at the computer. I hope it comes soon for you. Take care, Jen

Don't forget that, from what I understand (and dear god in heaven may never have to know from personal experience), RFEs can be generated for things other than "evidence" as we use the term here. They can mean, please sign this 3d copy of the G-325A and send it back, or, this was mislabeled, or you skipped this box, etc.

I keep pestering them to know too, but I think they're more eager to know than we are!

Yes you are right. Still peeking my curiosity though. If we got an RFE for a mistake on the petition, I think I would have to slit my wrists and jump in a puddle of salt water (joking of course) after I so neurotically checked it fifty thous times!!! I must have driven our atty crazy with all of my "what about this's". You should be getting an approval soon also...I am pulling for you!!! Just like you said the other day, wine helps...got a kick out of that!!! Oh, if you do get any info on the RFE, could you send it on over? BTW, thanks for giving us the info and website for the proposed fee increase. Have a good one and hope to see your NOA2 soon. Oh, are you going to go over to England for the interview? I have ever so obsessively tried to calculate around when ours is, I am definitely going to try and make it.

[dave&evan 0]

hi january filers, im not sure what is my NOA1 date was, but we got an email approval of NOA2 last March 27, which happens to be me and my honey's 2nd year anniversary, isn't it the sweetest thing? im just so happy..

My prayers for those who are still waiting for approvals, you'll all get it soon, just hang on there OK

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

Congrats to the recent approvals!

Send some of that good mojo our way!

[chipsahoy 3]

Sis! Congratulations to you and Dave.. Hope we have the same batch.. Thanks for your prayers.. *hugggsss*

Julie

hi january filers, im not sure what is my NOA1 date was, but we got an email approval of NOA2 last March 27, which happens to be me and my honey's 2nd year anniversary, isn't it the sweetest thing? im just so happy..

My prayers for those who are still waiting for approvals, you'll all get it soon, just hang on there OK

[lucho562 0]

I'm glad to see 2 approvals since yesterday. Congratulations. Very good news!

[Jake & Ali 0]

I'm sorry you got an RFE. I have been keeping a close eye on your case, hoping you will have an approval soon. Do you mind if I ask you what you sent in for evidence? I am fearful myself of us getting an RFE also, so would like to know if we are going to be in the danger zone!!! Just trying to plan for any problems. We are February filers, this wait is gruesome to say the least. I have calculated, calculated, and calculated some more on best/ worst/ and median case scenarios till my eyes are crossed from staring at the computer. I hope it comes soon for you. Take care, Jen

Don't forget that, from what I understand (and dear god in heaven may never have to know from personal experience), RFEs can be generated for things other than "evidence" as we use the term here. They can mean, please sign this 3d copy of the G-325A and send it back, or, this was mislabeled, or you skipped this box, etc.

I keep pestering them to know too, but I think they're more eager to know than we are!

Yes you are right. Still peeking my curiosity though. If we got an RFE for a mistake on the petition, I think I would have to slit my wrists and jump in a puddle of salt water (joking of course) after I so neurotically checked it fifty thous times!!! I must have driven our atty crazy with all of my "what about this's". You should be getting an approval soon also...I am pulling for you!!! Just like you said the other day, wine helps...got a kick out of that!!! Oh, if you do get any info on the RFE, could you send it on over? BTW, thanks for giving us the info and website for the proposed fee increase. Have a good one and hope to see your NOA2 soon. Oh, are you going to go over to England for the interview? I have ever so obsessively tried to calculate around when ours is, I am definitely going to try and make it.

Sorry for not replying sooner. I have been ignoring VJ while trying to get my evidence for the RFE together. I received the RFE notice via email on Monday night but did not receive the hard copy indicating what the problem was until yesterday (Thursday). First this is what the RFE read:

"The petitioner and the beneficiary must have met in person between January 10, 2005 and January 11, 2007. Submit evidence of meeting the beneficiary in person within the two-year period preceding the filing of the petition. The primary evidence may include airline ticket stubs and receipts (that indicate month, day, and year), copies of passport pages that show the identification page and admission stamps, military order(s), letter from Commanding Officer, or any evidence that will help the USCIS to determine that the petitioner has met the beneficiary within the two years. The secondary evidence may be film dated photographs of the petitioner and the beneficiary together. The following DOES NOT constitute evidence of meeting: disc, videos, emails, letters, phone bills, and greeting cards....Pursuant to 8C.F.R. 103.2(B)(11) failure to submit ALL evidence requested AT ONE TIME may result in the denial of your application".

First, I have to say that we did not find VJ until after we filed the I-129F. We sent in about 40 pages of emails, all pages of our passports, and tons of photos of us together in both the US and UK (not film dated because we only have digital cameras). We did not save boarding pass stubs and at the time saw no reason to send in receipts.

So I have spent the last day compiling E-tickets/itineraries, pertenant bank and credit card statements & various receipts. Like I said, we have no film dated photos but thank goodness we were actually in the newspaper together on several occasions for things which were job related (which included pictures, full names & dates). A coworker is also sending a letter on letter head which vouches for when and how we met in the US. Now we will just cross our fingers that it is enough evidence.

Best wishes to you guys.

[JenandBarney 0]

I'm sorry you got an RFE. I have been keeping a close eye on your case, hoping you will have an approval soon. Do you mind if I ask you what you sent in for evidence? I am fearful myself of us getting an RFE also, so would like to know if we are going to be in the danger zone!!! Just trying to plan for any problems. We are February filers, this wait is gruesome to say the least. I have calculated, calculated, and calculated some more on best/ worst/ and median case scenarios till my eyes are crossed from staring at the computer. I hope it comes soon for you. Take care, Jen

Don't forget that, from what I understand (and dear god in heaven may never have to know from personal experience), RFEs can be generated for things other than "evidence" as we use the term here. They can mean, please sign this 3d copy of the G-325A and send it back, or, this was mislabeled, or you skipped this box, etc.

I keep pestering them to know too, but I think they're more eager to know than we are!

Yes you are right. Still peeking my curiosity though. If we got an RFE for a mistake on the petition, I think I would have to slit my wrists and jump in a puddle of salt water (joking of course) after I so neurotically checked it fifty thous times!!! I must have driven our atty crazy with all of my "what about this's". You should be getting an approval soon also...I am pulling for you!!! Just like you said the other day, wine helps...got a kick out of that!!! Oh, if you do get any info on the RFE, could you send it on over? BTW, thanks for giving us the info and website for the proposed fee increase. Have a good one and hope to see your NOA2 soon. Oh, are you going to go over to England for the interview? I have ever so obsessively tried to calculate around when ours is, I am definitely going to try and make it.

Sorry for not replying sooner. I have been ignoring VJ while trying to get my evidence for the RFE together. I received the RFE notice via email on Monday night but did not receive the hard copy indicating what the problem was until yesterday (Thursday). First this is what the RFE read:

"The petitioner and the beneficiary must have met in person between January 10, 2005 and January 11, 2007. Submit evidence of meeting the beneficiary in person within the two-year period preceding the filing of the petition. The primary evidence may include airline ticket stubs and receipts (that indicate month, day, and year), copies of passport pages that show the identification page and admission stamps, military order(s), letter from Commanding Officer, or any evidence that will help the USCIS to determine that the petitioner has met the beneficiary within the two years. The secondary evidence may be film dated photographs of the petitioner and the beneficiary together. The following DOES NOT constitute evidence of meeting: disc, videos, emails, letters, phone bills, and greeting cards....Pursuant to 8C.F.R. 103.2(B)(11) failure to submit ALL evidence requested AT ONE TIME may result in the denial of your application".

First, I have to say that we did not find VJ until after we filed the I-129F. We sent in about 40 pages of emails, all pages of our passports, and tons of photos of us together in both the US and UK (not film dated because we only have digital cameras). We did not save boarding pass stubs and at the time saw no reason to send in receipts.

So I have spent the last day compiling E-tickets/itineraries, pertenant bank and credit card statements & various receipts. Like I said, we have no film dated photos but thank goodness we were actually in the newspaper together on several occasions for things which were job related (which included pictures, full names & dates). A coworker is also sending a letter on letter head which vouches for when and how we met in the US. Now we will just cross our fingers that it is enough evidence.

Best wishes to you guys.

Thank you for the heads up. Again, I'm sorry for your delays with the RFE. What a pain!!! We didn't find VJ either until after our petition was sent in. I am now concerned that we will more than likely receive an RFE also. I'm surprised that they sent you one when you sent in copies of your passport pages. You know this is the thing that I find most upsetting (without having the knowledge of VJ) is that the petition directions in and of itself were very vague. Well, fingers crossed that this won't delay you too much and that you have enough evidence compiled for them to make a decision. Take care, Jen

[Jake & Ali 0]

Jen,

Just FYI, I called USCIS when I got the RFE hard copy. The customer service rep said that "the passport pages do not really show that you and your fiance met...maybe you were just visiting the UK on vacation....many people visit the UK on vacation."...(and vise versa for him flying into LAX apparently). Which is also the case with most other "primary evidence" they are looking for (receipts, airline ticket stubs etc. don't indicate both of our names on the same piece of paper). We did meet in Peru once and so we both have passport stamps with the same date of entry into Peru (so we really highlighted that in this go around). However, because it was work related, we have no hotel/spending receipts etc.

Just wanted to give you a little insight into their way of reasoning...if you think you may not have sent enough evidence the first time, maybe start gathering more now. It has taken me a couple days to get all the evidence together. ...I know it's silly but that you all understand...I cannot stand to wait 1 more day than necessary. The scariest line of the RFE was, "...failure to submit ALL evidence requested at one time may result in the denial of your application." ...so it had better be right this go around!

Anyways, good luck and keep us posted.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

***I-129F (new form)***

2006-01-31 I-129F Sent to Chicago

2006-02-07 I-129F NOA1

2006-02-12 I-129F Forwarded to Vermont SC

2007-04-06 approved!

[Jake & Ali 0]

***I-129F (new form)***

2006-01-31 I-129F Sent to Chicago

2006-02-07 I-129F NOA1

2006-02-12 I-129F Forwarded to Vermont SC

2007-04-06 approved!

Congratulations!

[RobandTania 1]

***I-129F (new form)***

2006-01-31 I-129F Sent to Chicago

2006-02-07 I-129F NOA1

2006-02-12 I-129F Forwarded to Vermont SC

2007-04-06 approved!

Congratulations!

[RobandTania 1]

Members, please update your timelines!

FWAGUY,

Thanks for the 4/14 update at http://fwaguy.250free.com/K-1VisaView.htm

George

Members, please update your timelines!

Edited April 15, 2007 by SkyMas

[hmm1 0]

Members, please update your timelines!

FWAGUY,

Thanks for the 4/14 update at http://fwaguy.250free.com/K-1VisaView.htm

George

Members, please update your timelines!

Wow, this is making me skeptical about the evidence that I sent in too...I too sent in a packet prior to finding VJ...all I sent in was photos, passport copies, military orders, letters from both of us and small really insignificant things...now I kinda feel worried.

[aes41 0]

Members, please update your timelines!

Wow, this is making me skeptical about the evidence that I sent in too...I too sent in a packet prior to finding VJ...all I sent in was photos, passport copies, military orders, letters from both of us and small really insignificant things...now I kinda feel worried.

Yeah me too! i submitted passport entry and exit stamps, emails to friends and family describing Enamanuel, digital non-dated photos, and my hostel receipt. but nothing says both of our names on the same page! and worse, i don't have anything else to submit!!! i was pressed to find just that much. you'd think they would consider the whole application together -- like that the dates of emails, calls, and text messages from the Proof of OnGoing Relationship start right after us meeting. ?!??? guess they don't? ugh!

also, i think i may have put my information in wrong on my time line. you guys are listing the Notice or Received date of the NOA1? my received date is Jan 29th and notice date is Jan 30th to CSC. i'll update my timeline.

its a long wait, but i just discovered you guys and really, i was prepared to wait until late July to hear anything. i am still afraid to believe it will be so much sooner!!! anything faster would be AMAZING!! i met a French girl in Ecuador who couldn't get a visa for him to come to France. Eventually she went down there to get married, but they were separated 14 months!! poor thing!

autumn

[Jake & Ali 0]

I'm sure that the employees at USCIS have good days and bad days and deciding if your "evidence" is enough is fairly subjective. I'm sure that other people who did not find VJ until they had filed their I-129F did not include all the evidence that they are now requesting from my finace and I and still got approved. So hopefully you will be OK.