I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[Fasif 5]

Thank you mjvc my rfe was for intent to marry and proof of meetings him  the only think was that I met him after I send the petition as it is arranged engagement by my parents. But I send everything as a reply to the rfe along with passport copies and tickets copies. Hopefully the can send my Noa2 next week have high hopes any body with similar issues also we have a age difference of few years. 

[CMJuilland 485]

3 hours ago, Fasif said:

Thank you mjvc my rfe was for intent to marry and proof of meetings him  the only think was that I met him after I send the petition as it is arranged engagement by my parents. But I send everything as a reply to the rfe along with passport copies and tickets copies. Hopefully the can send my Noa2 next week have high hopes any body with similar issues also we have a age difference of few years. 

If you didn't meet before you started the process, you need to provide them with some sort of waiver as to why this is the case. You're stating that your parents arranged the engagement, so I'm going to assume reasons based on tradition and/or religion. Wait and see what happens, but if USCIS is still not happy, have somebody write an affidavit explaining your culture and how it is uncommon to meet your fiancé before official engagement. That would preferably be a religious leader. However, if there was a meeting prior to filing the petition, all of the above does not apply to you. Good luck; I hope you will get your approval soon

[Ray&Ash 271]

Visa Approved  

Finally the journey coming to a conclusion soon,and the new chapter waiting to begin. 

Thank you all for all the help and support! 

Hugs!!! 

[blueskyna 39]

15 hours ago, Adriana&Marko said:

To hear back for a rfe??

Yes

[geowrian 22,337]

7 hours ago, CMJuilland said:

If you didn't meet before you started the process, you need to provide them with some sort of waiver as to why this is the case. You're stating that your parents arranged the engagement, so I'm going to assume reasons based on tradition and/or religion. Wait and see what happens, but if USCIS is still not happy, have somebody write an affidavit explaining your culture and how it is uncommon to meet your fiancé before official engagement. That would preferably be a religious leader. However, if there was a meeting prior to filing the petition, all of the above does not apply to you. Good luck; I hope you will get your approval soon

(Approved) Waivers for not meeting in person first are extremely rare. The arranged marriage aspect isn't a consideration for the waiver...the issue is they have to show that their either cannot meet in person (extremely difficult to prove this), or that long-standing tradition or religion prohibits meeting in person first. Being a norm to not meet in person wouldn't qualify...the actual phrasing used is that it would need to violate customs to meet in person. The fact that there was a meeting after filing for the petition very likely means that meeting in person was not prohibited.

Edit: Let me clarify that last remark...he will need to show that it would violate customs/religion to meet before he filed the petition while still showing that meeting after filing was permitted in his culture.

 

Or if I misread it and he met within 2 years prior to filing, then there's no issue at all. haha

 

I-129F instructions, Page 1:

a. Intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé's admission to United States and you are both free to marry; b. Have met in person within 2 years before filing this petition, unless you establish that either:

(1) The requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)'s foreign culture or social practice; or

(2) The requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would result in extreme hardship to you.

 

Edited May 4, 2017 by geowrian

[geowrian 22,337]

There were 0 Nov .cases approved today, along with 3 RFEs and 2 RFEs received.

[chauphuong 29]

After exactly 6 weeks, NVC finally received my case. We got our case number today. I hope not another weeks worth of waiting for it to get to the Embassy. 

[HeartMoyo 1]

 

Hi @visamountain the alien case number you get from NVC which will be HRE201**** @HeartMoyo I am  a zim beneficiary too whose last name is Moyo all the best to you both. When I did this I wanted nothing more than a fellow zimbo but the ones in here weren't very communicative beyond repeating what you get online.

Hi!

Its a small world. How was your experience with the medical and interview process. Any pointers you can give. I  really appreciate it. Congratulations 😊

[Mr W & I 25]

 

Hi!

Its a small world. How was your experience with the medical and interview process. Any pointers you can give. I  really appreciate it. Congratulations 😊

My case unfortunately is not the way you want yours to go I've had 2 embassy experiences neither of them great I can't help with advice there. But my story doesn't have to be anyone else's so in everything be hopeful.

 

With doctors you need your passports,photos and to schedule a morning appointment early in the week so that you can do all the other stuff like X-rays and blood on the same day the blood goes to south Africa so they don't take it from Thursday afternoon or something like that.its also easier with a car because everything is  far apart

[HeartMoyo 1]

 

@HeartMoyo we are praying these last couple steps before he takes that flight are simple and fast.  Praying against any RFE, delays in getting an interview, and travel complications.  We'll have to buy a last minute flight from Zimbabwe home to me and how God's gonna pull that one off, I guess we just wait and see.  Easily $2,000-$3,000 for a one way flight last minute. I don't know where that money is, but it will be there in time.  Congrats on being approved It took 18 days for our NVC number, he leaves for Zim on Friday, and tonight we completed his DS-160, to the point that he just needs to add the photo and submit.  His second police clearance is on Monday and his medical is next Wednesday.  You have to schedule a medical at least two weeks before your interview date.  Since we don't have an interview date yet, that made it easy.  We knew we needed to go ahead and get things scheduled while we waited for that NVC number because Harare only recognizes TWO doctors for the medical, so the first chance you get you're going to want to see what their schedule looks like.  He has THREE more working days after today.  A very emotional week, but soon he'll be able to relax, and by faith we believe he'll be home in America by the last week of May or first week of June.  We chose 4 wedding dates of June 10th, 11th, or July 15th, 16th.  I can't wait to be his wife!

Wow, this journey is certainly not easy. I hope he travels well to Zim and that the process is smooth from here. A summer wedding is beautiful. Your almost there. I will look into the medical doctors information today. Thanks

[HeartMoyo 1]

 

Should I prepare myself for any fees beyond the following?  I'm only asking about the fees BEFORE he reaches America.

 

Medical:

My fee   $200

Chest xray   $100

Lab tests  $100

Vaccinations:   approx $60

 

Day of Interview

Application fee $265 USD

 

Flight:

Last minute $2,000-$3,000

 

Police Clearance

 

Oh my goodness it's expensive. I wasn't expecting that.  Thanks for the heads up. 

And yea the one way tickets are expensive plus its summer here too. Oh well. Need to make some adjustments and save now.

[HeartMoyo 1]

 

My case unfortunately is not the way you want yours to go I've had 2 embassy experiences neither of them great I can't help with advice there. But my story doesn't have to be anyone else's so in everything be hopeful.

 

With doctors you need your passports,photos and to schedule a morning appointment early in the week so that you can do all the other stuff like X-rays and blood on the same day the blood goes to south Africa so they don't take it from Thursday afternoon or something like that.its also easier with a car because everything is  far apart

Oh im sorry to hear that. I pray it works out for you. Hopefully third time is a charm. Thanks the information!

[HeartMoyo 1]

Does anyone know if you can do your medical in another country? Trying to avoid these expensive fees. My fiance will be visiting some relatives in Johannesburg South Africa for a week in 10 days. Can we get it done then? We are still waiting for the NVC. Thank you for your help! Good luck to everyone

Edited May 5, 2017 by HeartMoyo
Correction

[geowrian 22,337]

 

Does anyone know if you can do your medical in another country? Trying to avoid these expensive fees. My fiance will be visiting some relatives in Johannesburg South Africa for a week in 10 days. Can we get it done then? We are still waiting for the NVC. Thank you for your help! Good luck to everyone

Nope. The medical has to be performed by a provider approved by the embassy where you will interview.

Edited May 5, 2017 by geowrian

[Mr W & I 25]

 

Oh im sorry to hear that. I pray it works out for you. Hopefully third time is a charm. Thanks the information!

You're welcome we are down and not necessarily out it's the dreaded AP for us.I believe God has the final say though.