K1 RFE requires court records and worried

[Joanna Chen 2]

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie. I wanna share my story here because I'm kind of worried and I don't want to put my emotions on anybody especially on my fiance.

Here is my story. Me and my fiance met in our last job in Shanghai China where we were together for 13 months. Then he went back to the U.S. for his master degree in UCSD. We are still doing our long distance relationship but we keep seeing each other every three or four months... Well, we applied for K1 VISA on Dec 12, 2015 then we got NOA1 on Dec 21,2015. Then on February 1st, 2016, a RFE for court records is required. My fiance was in possession of alcohol. And all FIVE of them. He got the court records from the court today. So we are planing on deliver the package tomorrow including his last visit after we applied and also the flight receipt of his coming visit. We have quite strong proves for our relationship. I visited his hometown twice. And we got pictures of us every time we went on trips both in China and U.S.

My questions are:

1. Since our case is dealt in CSC, how long does it usually take to get the NOA2 after we reply RFE tomorrow?

2. My fiance has a graduation ceremony in the middle of June. Do you guys think I can get approved in time so I can join his ceremony?

I know it's useless to worried but I'm really time sensitive! I've got my notarization done and his dad is willing to be our financial sponsor. So... please advise.

Thanks in advance!

Joanna

[mallafri76 1,012]

Personally, I wouldn't add more things to the RFE than what it asks for. I.e. if it asks for your fiance's court records, then send the court records but nothing else. You can bring more evidence to the interview if you want.

So are you worried that his police record is gonna mess up the visa or that you won't be there in time for his graduation? I know criminal history is a little different when you're doing the K-1 but I seriously doubt possession of alcohol is gonna matter in your visa process. It's just a small delay for when you respond to the RFE, which is again why I wouldn't send more than is being asked.

[Georgia16 2,858]

Personally, I wouldn't add more things to the RFE than what it asks for. I.e. if it asks for your fiance's court records, then send the court records but nothing else. You can bring more evidence to the interview if you want.

So are you worried that his police record is gonna mess up the visa or that you won't be there in time for his graduation? I know criminal history is a little different when you're doing the K-1 but I seriously doubt possession of alcohol is gonna matter in your visa process. It's just a small delay for when you respond to the RFE, which is again why I wouldn't send more than is being asked.

Agree, why send more then they ask for don't get that? The tickets you can bring to the interview, they didn't ask for more proof of you guys seeing each other.

[baron555 934]

1. Since our case is dealt in CSC, how long does it usually take to get the NOA2 after we reply RFE tomorrow? Can't say but we've been seeing about 1-2 months.

2. My fiance has a graduation ceremony in the middle of June. Do you guys think I can get approved in time so I can join his ceremony?

IT would be very close. Figure another month for NVC after NOA2 and the two months or so for the Embassy and to get to the interview.

[Joanna Chen 2]

 

Personally, I wouldn't add more things to the RFE than what it asks for. I.e. if it asks for your fiance's court records, then send the court records but nothing else. You can bring more evidence to the interview if you want.

So are you worried that his police record is gonna mess up the visa or that you won't be there in time for his graduation? I know criminal history is a little different when you're doing the K-1 but I seriously doubt possession of alcohol is gonna matter in your visa process. It's just a small delay for when you respond to the RFE, which is again why I wouldn't send more than is being asked.

 

Thank you for your answers.

The reason I add more things is mainly because it does no harm to my application. His last visit happened after we applied for K1 visa. What's more, I checked on VJ that says a lot of people even get a 2nd RFE which requires more evidence of the relationship. That's why I don't want to do all over that again. It's only three papers tops. So...

[Joanna Chen 2]

 

1. Since our case is dealt in CSC, how long does it usually take to get the NOA2 after we reply RFE tomorrow? Can't say but we've been seeing about 1-2 months.

2. My fiance has a graduation ceremony in the middle of June. Do you guys think I can get approved in time so I can join his ceremony?

IT would be very close. Figure another month for NVC after NOA2 and the two months or so for the Embassy and to get to the interview.

Hmm... We just agreed to ask his dad to provide the tax record early. So he can bring it to me on March. And I'll try to cut every break that might delay our application. Thanks a lot for you help!