Letter Of Intent

[Donald Trump 8]

Yes the I-129F form has that language and requires a signature, but the petition process requires a signed Letter of Intent to marry from each person; beneficiary and petitioner.

Section 7b, page 5: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

Correct, and that is the reason they don't ask for an updated one in Manila

[Hank_ 9,174]

Correct, and that is the reason they don't ask for an updated one in Manila

Not really, USCIS has always asked for the LOI and so did the USEM for a time, thus two were needed... but that time ended years ago.. someone just likes to jump in mud puddles

[Donald Trump 8]

Not really, USCIS has always asked for the LOI and so did the USEM for a time, thus two were needed... but that time ended years ago.. someone just likes to jump in mud puddles

When I did my interview many moons ago they requested LOI, and it was suggested to have an updated one if it was over like 6 months old.

Now of days since I-129f has similar wording it not required at USEM, Coincidence? Who Knows?

[Hank_ 9,174]

When I did my interview many moons ago they requested LOI, and it was suggested to have an updated one if it was over like 6 months old.

Now of days since I-129f has similar wording it not required at USEM, Coincidence? Who Knows?

What is required by USCIS has no bearing on what Dept of State will ask for, you know the gubermint.. sort of like a hydra.

The old DS forms (156-157 + ) had that statement in there about marrying within 90 days, had to be signed in front of the CO... yet there was the LOI requirement. No rhyme or reason to some of this madness - currently the I-134 is listed as required in the instructions letter, yet most of the time it is not asked for at the interview.

[Tahoma 2,292]

... seriously? You want to wake this back up?

OK ... here it is for the cheap seats: TONS have come back when they were still bringing the LOI to report the CO didn't ask for it.... that is why I say - don't bother.

... the end.

Once again, you're failing to get the point. This issue is not about the "TONS" of people who were approved. It's about the people whose relationships are not deemed to be bona fide. These are the cases where every bit of evidence could help their case. Since the embassy does not require specific evidence of a genuine relationship, it remains a gray area. Does it affect a lot of cases? Of course not. But it could affect those cases which the consular officer perceives to be marginal. For those cases, advising people to bring less evidence is irresponsible.

[Hank_ 9,174]

.... jeez! You seriously think them writing a letter and signing it will make the CO suddenly believe that a questionable relationship is suddenly genuine? NOT!

~ bye.

[Tahoma 2,292]

.... jeez! You seriously think them writing a letter and signing it will make the CO suddenly believe that a questionable relationship is suddenly genuine? NOT!

~ bye.

When did you become a consular officer?