I-129F May 2017 Filers

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

31 minutes ago, tpeach said:

Its the night before Christmas (Actually just Monday) and all is quite with CSC (mainly because they have not started work yet) and

not even a peep from the case tracker apps.

All the petitioners and beneficiaries are excited with anticipation. 

Their dreams of something coming is small but has life changing possibilities is in their thoughts and prayers. 

Just a hurdle in a already long journey and on to the next. 

I wish everyone a good day/night and hope you dreams and wishes are fulfilled with NOA2 approvals by the end of Monday's CSC hours tonight.

 

Signed May 15th filer

 

 

This will be your week my friend. Just hang on and smile. You're so close! 

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 hours ago, LucyDolly said:

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166 days and counting. Something is telling me we will hear by 180 days. 

 

Its my fiances birthday today, I am missing him very much.

I used to believe 180.  Now it feels like a solid 170.  You are almost there.

[ECM 29]

Day 20 from NOA 2, case number still isn't available at NVC 😞😞😞

[Fiammetta 112]

On 5/11/2017 at 12:26 AM, K+D said:

Correct, no tracking numbers are involved. Since you just signed up you probably won’t have anything show up yet. But both the app and online should show each day of the week and will indicate the number of pieces of mail and also give an image of it. You will also get an email each morning that you have mail coming containing the images of the mail pieces. 

Yes, that's exactly what I see, but where can I find at what time will I receive it at home?

the time it's the part I can't find 

thank you!!!

[Maria1989 403]

3 hours ago, MariaB Soria said:

dear all, 

I finally got my RFE... the thing is that when I submitted my original packaged I attached a document that was signed in front of a public notary in Ecuador to make our "domestic partnership" official so I could add my fiance on my job's medical insurance. It's in lieu of a marriage since same sex marriage is not recognized in Ecuador. 

So the RFE is basically show that we "are single" and able to marry. But I don't know if print outs from the Ecuadorian Civil Registry website along with a letter of explanation will be sufficient or I must get "certified" or "official" paperwork from the civil registry.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated. 

Congratulations to all the approved cases, and keep positive those who are still waiting. 

God bless us all.... And let's try to stay calm and don't fight with each other. 

Have a great Monday! 

I do Paralegal work. My concern with this is that you have a notarized Domestic Partnership, which may in USCIS "handbook" be equivalent to a spouse. It was given Insurance company to prove a "union". I'm not at work today to further research but this may be a huge issue for a Fiancé Visa. This one has me puzzled. I also worked for the Clerks office her in my County. We were never able to provide something stating you were single, one because we only kept records of marriages, and two because we only had records of marriage certificates issued in our county. The only thing available that we could offer was a No Records Statement for an application for a Marriage License or Record of Divorce. 

[naija_glam 119]

Today is day 160 for us. Wow, I never thought I would be happy to be in the 160's, but I feel it brings me closer and closer to our case being touched. Happy Monday everyone, and may today be saturated with approvals, or at least a response!!!

[Hope91 57]

2 hours ago, Murph4865 said:

You can fill out ds 160 once you get your cas number thats what i did but did not submit yet just saved. Payed the fee online and got receipt number of payment

I got approved in October 27 and I'm currently waiting for my case number. Basically, what you are saying is that I can fill out my DS-160 but choose the option save instead of submit? And I'm supposed to submit it when I get my case number, is that how it goes? Also I'm ready to start on it today, is there anything I need to fill it out? Like uploading a photo or something?

 

Thank you

[JayMar2019 2,741]

8 minutes ago, Maria1989 said:

I do Paralegal work. My concern with this is that you have a notarized Domestic Partnership, which may in USCIS "handbook" be equivalent to a spouse. It was given Insurance company to prove a "union". I'm not at work today to further research but this may be a huge issue for a Fiancé Visa. This one has me puzzled. I also worked for the Clerks office her in my County. We were never able to provide something stating you were single, one because we only kept records of marriages, and two because we only had records of marriage certificates issued in our county. The only thing available that we could offer was a No Records Statement for an application for a Marriage License or Record of Divorce. 

Hey Maria...I replied with the same response to the OP earlier. This is gonna be difficult to prove because in the U.S. "domestic partnerships" are considered legal-binding relationships. Prior to many states jumping on board on recognizing same-sex marriages, "domestic partnerships" were created for the main purpose of allow same-sex relationships being entitled the right to have and/or make legal, medical, financial decisions as a married "straight" couple. For example, God Forbid, something was to happen to the one of the partners in the relationship, the other partner would be able to have "legal" right to make or be consulted with decisions pertaining to their partner's help - just like a married "straight" couple.

 

And even the U.S. court can provide a certified document saying they are not legally married/or in a legal union, the beneficiary may have an issue with this during the interview phase at the Embassy as they still have to prove they are legally able to marry.

 

I also used to be a paralegal (now working in Global Compliance/AML), so what you are saying is correct.

Edited November 6, 2017 by Trinab80

[Maria1989 403]

58 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I used to believe 180.  Now it feels like a solid 170.  You are almost there.

I'm pass 170. I'm May 17th filer. At least I think I am, I have calculated lately. Lol 😝 

[John & Rose 7,239]

3 minutes ago, Maria1989 said:

I'm pass 170. I'm May 17th filer. At least I think I am, I have calculated lately. Lol 😝 

Then I believe you will get notification today or tomorrow!  You are at 173 today!  I can feel it.  Someone is looking at your petition today.  It's 8:00 am in California.  Let the adjudicator get his coffee and get settled.  You are right there.

Edited November 6, 2017 by John & Rose

[JayMar2019 2,741]

USCIS case tracker update just came in.....

 

Country is only listed as US

NOA1 received date is May 25th

 

RFE mailed

[naija_glam 119]

Just now, Trinab80 said:

USCIS case tracker update just came in.....

 

Country is only listed as US

NOA1 received date is May 25th

 

RFE mailed

I just saw this! My received date is May 30th. I'm hoping to hear back before Thanksgiving. It doesn't hurt to be hopeful!

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

Brace yourselves May Filers! Got my first USCIS notification of the day. RFE for a May 25th filer. Monday has officially started! Woohoo! 

[Maria1989 403]

3 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

Hey Maria...I replied with the same response to the OP earlier. This is gonna be difficult to prove because in the U.S. "domestic partnerships" are considered legal-binding relationships. Prior to many states jumping on board on recognizing same-sex marriages, "domestic partnerships" were created for the main purpose of allow same-sex relationships being entitled the right to have and/or make legal, medical, financial decisions as a married "straight" couple. For example, God Forbid, something was to happen to the one of the partners in the relationship, the other partner would be able to have "legal" right to make or be consulted with decisions pertaining to their partner's help - just like a married "straight" couple.

 

And even the U.S. court can provide a certified document saying they are not legally married/or in a legal union, the beneficiary may have an issue with this during the interview phase at the Embassy as they still have to prove they are legally able to marry.

 

I also used to be a paralegal (now working in Global Compliance/AML), so what you are saying is correct.

Yes, I figured as much..... My main focus now is Insurance Defense, so I was thinking back to my days at the court. We never provided anything certified from the court just a basic printout saying something along the lines of "No Records Found", but I really think that Notarized Domestic Partnership may make them "too married" for a Fiancé Visa unfortunately. The lines are to "blurred" so to speak. TBH, it was no reason to include that in the I-129F package. 

 

I would really like to see USCIS stance on this. The "notarized" or "certified" part, in addition to the fact that it was used to obtain spouse's benefits. Leads me to believe that it may be a no-go. I would really be interested in following this, as it would be great information for other same-sex couples.

 

I am curious as to how do you prove you are single, when each court only serves its own jurisdiction? 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

1 minute ago, naija_queen said:

I just saw this! My received date is May 30th. I'm hoping to hear back before Thanksgiving. It doesn't hurt to be hopeful!

Me and you both. My received date is May 23rd (NOA1 notice day May 25th). So you know I'm here watching my phone like a HAWK!!!!

 

Good luck to you hun!!!