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Mailed I-129f to Lockbox 30 days ago and haven't heard back

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Nina Arnold   0

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I mailed my petition for my I-129f to the Dallas lockbox almost 30 days ago. I have not heard back and have been trying to contact their customer service and I don't hear back from them. I also want to know when I am supposed to pay everything? Have I not heard back because I didn't send the money with the application? I am very new to this and so is my fiance. It's hard going through this process together when he's in Europe and I'm in the states. Any help will be greatly appreciated and I'd like to know more info about the fees!

KULtoATL Experienced

KULtoATL   1,551

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When you mail a petition, you must include a check or money order for the filing fee amount. They will return your petition package to you. Did you even include any supporting documents with your submission?

 

ETA: Here's the K-1 guide - http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide. G-325A is no longer needed. Current filing fee is $535. Here's the latest I-129F form - https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f.

Edited by KULtoATL

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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3 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

When you mail a petition, you must include a check or money order for the filing fee amount. They will return your petition package to you. Did you even include any supporting documents with your submission?

 

ETA: Here's the K-1 guide - http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide. G-325A is no longer needed. Current filing fee is $535. Here's the latest I-129F form - https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f.

I included supporting documents and loads of evidence but I had no idea about including the check. I have been doing more research on my own and saw that I could file the petition online and pay through uscis website. Do you think this would be a good idea once I get my petition package back? 

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KULtoATL   1,551

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1 minute ago, Nina Arnold said:

I included supporting documents and loads of evidence but I had no idea about including the check. I have been doing more research on my own and saw that I could file the petition online and pay through uscis website. Do you think this would be a good idea once I get my petition package back? 

For I-129F, there is no such thing as online filing :( You can only mail it either to Dallas lockbox or Lewisville facility. When they return you your package, go through everything and add on more stuff that would help with your submission PLUS the filing fee check!! 

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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Nina Arnold   0

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1 minute ago, KULtoATL said:

For I-129F, there is no such thing as online filing :( You can only mail it either to Dallas lockbox or Lewisville facility. When they return you your package, go through everything and add on more stuff that would help with your submission PLUS the filing fee check!! 

https://www.usimmigration.us/immigration-forms/petition-for-alien-fiance-i-129f/ 

yes or no? 

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10 hours ago, Nina Arnold said:

https://www.usimmigration.us/immigration-forms/petition-for-alien-fiance-i-129f/ 

yes or no? 

This is not the USCIS website - it's a website to help you fill out the forms, something you could do yourself. On the I-129F page, there is a document with instructions. Download and read it carefully and then submit your papers.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f 

Mailed I-129F from Romania: 06/29/2017 

NOA1: 07/17/2017

NOA2: 02/03/2018 (paper) ; 02/05/2018 (updated online) 

NVC RECEIVED: 02/15/2018 

NVC CASE # ASSIGNED: 02/20/2018

REC'D AT EMBASSY: 02/21/2018

MEDICAL: 02/26/2018

INTERVIEW: 03/07/2018 (APPROVED!)

VISA ON HAND: 03/12/2018

POE (BOSTON): 04/18/2018

MARRIED: 04/26/2018 

 

AOS MAILED: 05/11/2018

NOA1: 05/14/2018

BIOMETRICS: 06/15/2018

EAD/AP APPROVED: 12/14/2018

INTERVIEW: 04/04/2019 - Approved! :D

   

 

 

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KULtoATL   1,551

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1 minute ago, Nina Arnold said:

https://www.usimmigration.us/immigration-forms/petition-for-alien-fiance-i-129f/ 

yes or no? 

That is a visa service provider. Kinda like RapidVisa. You have to pay them a fee. Submitting documents online via that website does not transmit your documents to USCIS. Also, I wouldn't advise you to forward documents online via any website unless it is an actual USCIS or State Department's website because you never know who would get ahold of your confidential documents. 

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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Just now, BVGApeach said:

This is not the USCIS website - it's a website to help you fill out the forms, something you could do yourself. On the I-129F page, there is a document with instructions. Download and read it carefully and then submit your papers.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f 

Thanks for clarifying! How much is the fee? $535?

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KULtoATL   1,551

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3 minutes ago, Nina Arnold said:

Thanks for clarifying! How much is the fee? $535?

Yes it is! :)

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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Nina Arnold   0

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1 minute ago, KULtoATL said:

Yes it is! :)

1 minute ago, KULtoATL said:

Yes it is! :)

 

One last question (btw thanks for being so helpful!!) where can I find more info on the G-325A? I know you said it's no longer required, but I just want to make sure I know everything I should. 

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KULtoATL   1,551

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2 minutes ago, Nina Arnold said:

 

One last question (btw thanks for being so helpful!!) where can I find more info on the G-325A? I know you said it's no longer required, but I just want to make sure I know everything I should. 

Trust me, it is not needed because it has been incorporated into the new I-129F.

 

For your reference only - https://www.uscis.gov/g-325a. Do not submit this.

 

ETA: Please read the I-129F instructions sheet. 

Edited by KULtoATL

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

Nina Arnold Newbie

Nina Arnold   0

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10 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Trust me, it is not needed because it has been incorporated into the new I-129F.

 

For your reference only - https://www.uscis.gov/g-325a. Do not submit this.

 

ETA: Please read the I-129F instructions sheet. 

Since the G-325A isn't needed anymore do I still need to complete steps 6 and 7 here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide ?

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KULtoATL   1,551

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Just now, Nina Arnold said:

Since the G-325A isn't needed anymore do I still need to complete steps 6 and 7 here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide ?

US passport photos are still required of both parties :) 

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

LabOz Proficient

LabOz   915

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Is your return address over seas or in USA?

30 days seems like a LONG time not to get your package back for lack of payment.

In the future send it via Delivery confirmation so you can track that it made it there and also include Form G-1145 so they can send you and update on your case

 

Steven

 

 

 

 

 

 
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