RFE for Dominican Cupid as an IMB

[CrazyAboutMag 0]

So, my neighbor checked "No" on question 35 but included in his cover letter that he met his fiancee through Dominican Cupid. He received an RFE for this. I know it would have been a good idea to just say "We met online." What should he do now?

Thanks!

[TBoneTX 45,663]

See the many other threads in this subforum for effective advice.

[CrazyAboutMag 0]

Dear member,

Thank you for contacting us.

Please be advised that section 4 (B) (ii) of IMBRA exempts dating companies

whose principal business is not to provide dating services between US

citizens and foreign nationals so long as it charges comparable rates and

offers comparable services to all individuals regardless of gender or

country of citizenship. Consequently our company is exempt as it falls

within this exemption (as do many other large dating companies).

However, as a service to our members, we provide an optional form to all

our websites for US residents to complete the required IMBRA background

information. The completed form may be printed from our website if

desired. This ensures we are complying with the legislation and will also

assist our members who wish to apply for USA K non-immigrant visa in future.

Full information regarding IMBRA can be found at

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/images/IMBRA2005.pdf

This is the reply from Dominican Cupid. I understand that others have had luck sending in a statement from companies stating they are not an IMB. What is the best option?

[TBoneTX 45,663]

This is a very professional response. Your neighbor should print it, highlight the "Consequently [...]" sentence, and return it with the RFE.

Tell your neighbor that receipt of an RFE is also a golden opportunity to add additional "evidence of bona fide relationship," that has been generated since the petition was filed. Put the RFE inquiry and the response on top of everything, create a cover sheet that says (in big letters): "ADD TO PETITION -- EXTRA EVIDENCE OF BONA FIDE RELATIONSHIP FOR THE EMBASSY AS OF [DATE]," and append the new evidence below that.

In order:

1. RFE cover-page

2. RFE response

3. Evidence cover-page

4. Evidence

[CrazyAboutMag 0]

Thank you for replying! Would below be good to include also? It is on Dominican Cupid's Terms of Use.

4.13 Mail Order Bride Marriages

This Website does not, and must not be taken to, in any way, aid, procure, promote or provide "mail order bride" marriage-matching services to its users.

You acknowledge that the jurisdiction in which you reside may prohibit the advertisement of marriage-matching services or the solicitation of persons to partake in marriages.

If you reside in the Philippines, Belarus or any such jurisdiction that prohibits marriage-matching services to its residents, you hereby warrant, represent and covenant that you will not use the Service or the Website for any purpose in breach of any legislation prohibiting marriage-matching.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that it is your sole responsibility to ensure that you do not breach any prohibition on marriage-matching, and further hereby acknowledge and agree that the indemnity contained in clause 18 will apply to your breach of any legislation prohibiting marriage-matching.

Edited August 16, 2015 by CrazyAboutMag

[TBoneTX 45,663]

You can send it if you want to. Their first reply answers USCIS's concern.