Divorce and I-129F

[windspiel 0]

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute

[Eddie&Mary 0]

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute

I know we waited till we had a copy that was recorded in the local court. It clearly showed the stamp. For the interview we will show the NSO copy.

[pushbrk 13,102]

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute

If you do not include the Certificate of Decree Absolute, your petition will be denied and returned to you. Wait until you are divorced and can prove it.

[Yodrak 7]

windspiel,

It is more likely that you will receive an RFE for the decree absolute. Once you submit the decree absolute, if the date on the decree absolute is later than the date you submitted the petition, then your petition will be denied.

Yodrak

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute

If you do not include the Certificate of Decree Absolute, your petition will be denied and returned to you. Wait until you are divorced and can prove it.

[DakotaK1 1]

Yes I would wait also,you have to be legally able to marry in order to file for I129F,wait until it is 100% final or you wont be able to get the K1.

[pushbrk 13,102]

windspiel,

It is more likely that you will receive an RFE for the decree absolute. Once you submit the decree absolute, if the date on the decree absolute is later than the date you submitted the petition, then your petition will be denied.

Yodrak

Can we still file I-129F since we completed divorce but waiting for Certificate of Decree Absolute

If you do not include the Certificate of Decree Absolute, your petition will be denied and returned to you. Wait until you are divorced and can prove it.

Yodrak may well be correct. In which case, the delay would be longer (perhaps months longer) than if they just denied the case to begin with. Wait for the final paperwork before you file.

[Jim&Gemz 0]

I just read in the "VJ unofficial lawyer" section that he listed reasons for red flags on a petition and things that will have your petition sent to the fraud detection section of USCIS. One of the top 10 is very recent divorce followed by an engagement soon after.

I hope this doesn't happen to you. Don't let it discourage you but it is a potential black hole your case can slip in to.