I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[narakthisud 174]

So happy, our I-129F was approved today 11/04/16, sent off on 10/07/16, no RFE!

Congrats! Hope you don't have a long wait at the NVC.

[javadown2 308]

Congrats! Hope you don't have a long wait at the NVC.

Thanks, it was a big sigh of relief, we are just planning ahead for when I can travel to the Philippines once everything is approved now...I know there could be a long wait but we enjoy thinking and planning for now.

[MeriannePeter 2]

Thanks, it was a big sigh of relief, we are just planning ahead for when I can travel to the Philippines once everything is approved now...I know there could be a long wait but we enjoy thinking and planning for now.

Congrats! Your consulate is Philippines right? It's almost our petition now!

[JimJesDuma 472]

So happy, our I-129F was approved today 11/04/16, sent off on 10/07/16, no RFE!

Hey awesome news. What a relief. Next up NVC.

Excellent end to the work week

Jim

[javadown2 308]

Yes it is, hope good news for everyone else! Yep the Philippines consulate, US embassy is in Manila, and the medical checkup apointment at St. Lukes also in Manila.

Edited November 5, 2016 by javadown2

[Iykesarah 7]

It's driving me nuts that I can't have a wedding date yet. I'm planning the wedding now because we plan to get married soon after he gets his visa so I have to have most of the planning done now and then book things later that I have already decided on but almost everything needs a wedding date anyone in a similar situation?

[soulstriker 274]

So happy, our I-129F was approved today 11/04/16, sent off on 10/07/16, no RFE!

grats !!

[JimJesDuma 472]

It's driving me nuts that I can't have a wedding date yet. I'm planning the wedding now because we plan to get married soon after he gets his visa so I have to have most of the planning done now and then book things later that I have already decided on but almost everything needs a wedding date anyone in a similar situation?

You are doing a Student visa per your timeline F-1

[JimJesDuma 472]

grats !!

Congratulations becomes Congrats which is now just "grats". What next just "rats"? LOL

just teasing here but yes "Grats" to the OP.

JIm

[Iykesarah 7]

Ah thanks will fix it

[narakthisud 174]

It's driving me nuts that I can't have a wedding date yet. I'm planning the wedding now because we plan to get married soon after he gets his visa so I have to have most of the planning done now and then book things later that I have already decided on but almost everything needs a wedding date anyone in a similar situation?

Here's an idea: we are planning to do a civil/courthouse wedding within a few weeks of her arrival. Then, we'll file the AOS paperwork and have time to plan a nice reception. That might be a good route for you to take. Just thought I'd share.

[jericho29 2]

11/5/16 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

[Iykesarah 7]

Great idea

[gray_cat 39]

We sent the response to the RFE this morning. We got the letter on Friday and they wanted more proofs that we had met in person within the last 2 years, which makes no sense. We sent in the original package passport stamps, boarding passes, photos, etc. So we just sent the same documents and added a few receipts from both.

Btw, the letter said that they don't want copies of emails, texts, skype conversations, phone calls, etc. They don't count as proof.

Edited November 7, 2016 by gray_cat

[MeriannePeter 2]

We sent the response to the RFE this morning. We got the letter on Friday and they wanted more proofs that we had met in person within the last 2 years, which makes no sense. We sent in the original package passport stamps, boarding passes, photos, etc. So we just sent the same documents and added a few receipts from both.

Btw, the letter said that they don't want copies of emails, texts, skype conversations, phone calls, etc. They don't count as proof.

Hi Gray Cat, I hope it turns out well for you and no further delays. Did u send a credit card statements showing payments made on the beenficiary's country? I heard they are excellent proofs.