I-129f petition DENIED

[Ilovemyman 147]

Re-do the petition yourself without lawyer , you will be fine with advise here.

[Pheebs1201 269]

So sorry to hear this. There is plenty of information on here and so many people to help you with any questions. Fingers crossed your second attempt will go a lot smoother, I agree, bin the lawyer!

[D N Medellin COL 75]

Re-do the petition yourself without lawyer , you will be fine with advise here.

Exactly! Drop that laywer like a bad habbit and let the group here gently guide you. Good luck.

[sma1488 155]

I would add a word of caution to what everyone is saying here about not using a lawyer: if you are not proficient in English (I say this because your original post was not very well-written), then you may have trouble understanding the K-1 visa process and all of the requirements. In that case, it may be necessary to use a lawyer, but at the very least you should research and find out who are the good ones and who are the bad ones. I'd imagine in a city like Miami you have a lot of both, so it's just a question of identifying which is which.

[YamenWaad 45]

Hi,

Hope everyone is well I need advise if I should or not appeal my case on Nov 8 I received the email stating that our application was denied I received the letter today stating the reason for the denial that not enough evidence was submitted for intent of marriage. We hired a lawyer to help us with the process in which I feel right now like she was useless. Do not know what to do. And for what it seem its better looking in here for advise rather than going to a lawyer. To appeal its 630.00 or should I just redo the K1 visa or get married. The wait is a major factor just want to be together asap.

hope to get some response

Thanks,

so you had got the RFE first asking for more evidences then you got denial?

[DarkKiss 45]

I would add a word of caution to what everyone is saying here about not using a lawyer: if you are not proficient in English (I say this because your original post was not very well-written), then you may have trouble understanding the K-1 visa process and all of the requirements. In that case, it may be necessary to use a lawyer, but at the very least you should research and find out who are the good ones and who are the bad ones. I'd imagine in a city like Miami you have a lot of both, so it's just a question of identifying which is which.

I have to disagree with your statement. There are many nationalities on this site, and many who do not have the same proficiency in the English language as others, but that in no way suggests a need for a lawyer.

If the OP has a problem understanding the process, they can just ask that things be clarified as many times as need be, until she fully understands. I'm sure VJers will be more than happy to accommodate and provide her with the adequate help she needs to fully understand the process. Just my opinion. I read the same thing you read and it does not strike me that the OP is too unlettered in the English language to understand the process with the help of the site.

IMHO. I'm just saying! Nothing personal. I say NO Lawyer is necessary, but at the end of the day, the decision to lawyer or not lawyer is hers to make.

[longtruelove 11]

Hi Shirley, I am not sure what happened in your case. I got an RFE because I was missing His letter of intent to marry. i submitted it and it was approved so I dont think if you had submitted both it wasn't that. I did not send any info about wedding arrangements or anything like that. Did you send in enough proof of a relationship such as emails, chats, pictures etc and your story how you met and fell in love?? Before you start again you want to make sure you know the real reason why it was denied. Any way good luck on your journey its just a little delayed from the inevitable if the love is authentic.

[msbau764 245]

I have to disagree with your statement. There are many nationalities on this site, and many who do not have the same proficiency in the English language as others, but that in no way suggests a need for a lawyer.

If the OP has a problem understanding the process, they can just ask that things be clarified as many times as need be, until she fully understands. I'm sure VJers will be more than happy to accommodate and provide her with the adequate help she needs to fully understand the process. Just my opinion. I read the same thing you read and it does not strike me that the OP is too unlettered in the English language to understand the process with the help of the site.

IMHO. I'm just saying! Nothing personal. I say NO Lawyer is necessary, but at the end of the day, the decision to lawyer or not lawyer is hers to make.

Cabe mencionar que hay gente aqui hablan varios idiomas que le puede ayudar

It needs to be mentioned that there are people here that speak many languages that can help him

No lawyer needed

[rtor1 52]

I would add a word of caution to what everyone is saying here about not using a lawyer: if you are not proficient in English (I say this because your original post was not very well-written), then you may have trouble understanding the K-1 visa process and all of the requirements. In that case, it may be necessary to use a lawyer, but at the very least you should research and find out who are the good ones and who are the bad ones. I'd imagine in a city like Miami you have a lot of both, so it's just a question of identifying which is which.

I fully disagree with your ''word of caution''! It definitely has nothing to do with being proficient in English or not and btw if the beneficiary is not I am sure that the Petitioner would be! And what's the point? If the person do not understand the requirements he/she wouldn't be able to understand the Lawyer as well if he/she doesn't speak the home country language of the ones applying! The original post is clear in regards to the english tho!

I've seen many people complaining about Lawyers and how they can mess up the whole thing! So the answer is NO, the Lawyer is not needed (Except for cases that require one due to immigration issues or something like that).

I would make sure that no RFE was sent before to the Lawyer without a proper answer provided to USCIS. In my opinion it doesn't make sense to be denied if you provided both Letters of Intent! I guess there's something else! Good luck!!

[sma1488 155]

I fully disagree with your ''word of caution''! It definitely has nothing to do with being proficient in English or not and btw if the beneficiary is not I am sure that the Petitioner would be! And what's the point? If the person do not understand the requirements he/she wouldn't be able to understand the Lawyer as well if he/she doesn't speak the home country language of the ones applying! The original post is clear in regards to the english tho!

I've seen many people complaining about Lawyers and how they can mess up the whole thing! So the answer is NO, the Lawyer is not needed (Except for cases that require one due to immigration issues or something like that).

I would make sure that no RFE was sent before to the Lawyer without a proper answer provided to USCIS. In my opinion it doesn't make sense to be denied if you provided both Letters of Intent! I guess there's something else! Good luck!!

You're free to disagree, but I stand by my original point. The immigration process can be intimidating and difficult even for people with full proficiency in English and who are aware of how bureaucratic the US government can be. Anyone who's tried to obtain residency in a foreign country can surely relate. Immigration lawyers often speak English as well as the language of their clienteles, and that is especially true for Spanish in Miami (where the OP is from). Also remember that it is natural for anyone who has had a bad experience with their lawyer to complain about it on here, while those who are satisfied have less reason for sharing their experience because their process went smoothly. That's why I said in my post that if you're going to use a lawyer, make sure it's a GOOD one. That means they are in constant communication with you and don't leave you guessing about what an RFE might have been for and when/if they might have responded to it.

I agree that this site has an abundance of resources even for people with limited proficiency in English. However, that assumes that a) the people who need that help actually FIND this site and b) that they receive the assistance they need from other users.

Edited November 16, 2014 by sma1488

[dwheels76 5,468]

Appeal is out. When you appeal you are saying USCIS messed up. I don't think that's your case here. I believe you got an RFE for probably not submitting letter of intent. I believe the lawyer never responded so you were denied.

It was mentioned to go to lawyer and get the exact copy of what they sent. DO NOT call them. DO NOT email them. You will go to their office and demand it. If they do not comply tell them they will be reported to the ABA for their state (No lawyer likes a bad report). Any good lawyer would have sent you want they sent. They messed up.

Be proactive. Also do schedule an Infopassl like Tim/Mav suggested so you can see upfront what was submitted. This way you will know what you are dealing with and can act accordingly.

You have plenty of K1's here on board who were successful ask them, research so you have the best I-129F package.

[UnaMexicana 153]

I am with dhwheels76. Go to the lawyer office demand the RFE letter and the reply they sent.

Come back here with exactly what that says and then you can get advice.

In any case.. do future filers a favor and report that lawyer, paralegal and whoever was involved in their mess up to the bar.

Best,

UnaMexicana

[Pianist27 31]

There was a posting here a few weeks ago where someone's lawyer told them they got an RFE for bad paper size on the G325A (seemed like A4 vs. 8.5x11). Anyway, once the person actually saw the RFE, it was clear missing documents were the actual issue. You absolutely should go in person to the lawyer's office and demand to see all correspondence related to your case.

I'd agree that a lawyer isn't necessary for a filing that doesn't involve people with a criminal record, but if you still do want a lawyer, you have to really search to find a good one. There seem to be a lot of horror stories here where petitions or visas fail because of basic screwups by careless lawyers.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Thanks Dave, we both did give our lawyer a letter of intent of marriage they also stated that we was to include statement, wedding preparations, or other evidence that clearly establishes the beneficiary's intent to marry the petitioner. In which my lawyer did not requested

Thanks once again

This evidence is usually wanted at the interview stage by the consulate and not by USCIS with the I-129F petition.

Something sounds very strange with your case.

I have never seen USCIS requesting such evidence for approval of a petition.

Just to clarify ........ you did not have your interview yet right ? You mentioned appliction but the correct term is petition so it is confusing to me

at which stage you really are. If your lawyer received a RFE why did he not answer it with the requested evidence ?

A RFE is given so you can submit what is missing

within a certain time frame.

A 221g refusal is given after the interview if the CO is not convinced of a bona fide relationship.

Please clarify where exactly you are stuck.

[Gracenp2 14]

Hi,

Hope everyone is well I need advise if I should or not appeal my case on Nov 8 I received the email stating that our application was denied I received the letter today stating the reason for the denial that not enough evidence was submitted for intent of marriage. We hired a lawyer to help us with the process in which I feel right now like she was useless. Do not know what to do. And for what it seem its better looking in here for advise rather than going to a lawyer. To appeal its 630.00 or should I just redo the K1 visa or get married. The wait is a major factor just want to be together asap.

hope to get some response

Thanks,

First of all let me start by saying that i am sorry to hear about your news. I can speak from experience as our 129F was also denied, however it was due to me submitting it hastily. I would recommend that you simply get married and go the CR-1 route, less paperwork and its it not as time consuming. I also recommend that you DITCH the lawyer. All the information that you need is here Trust me it is!! Why waste your hard earned money on it if you can simply do everything yourself. Why appeal? y gastar los $630? when you can utilize that for something that can be beneficial in the end. I know that it does hinder your immidiate plans, however beleive me when i say that it is better to go the CR-1 route and file the I-130....

Good luck to you ... and please dont hesistate to ask any questions.. be glad to help!!