June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[useful89 692]

12 minutes ago, D and T said:

Yes as far as I know a fresh statement of intent from the petitioner is necessary, wet-signed and dated within 30 days of the interview. Please do make sure she has it, don't let a piece of paper get in the way of her approval at this late stage of the game!

 

I'm so excited for you. Good luck!

 

Is it needed for both of us or just her?

[D and T 569]

12 hours ago, George & Roth said:

 

 

I called a few hours ago, nothing yet. 

 

We are on the slow track to get to the fast track. 

Same here! Case received at NVC on the 24th. I've been calling and calling, no case number yet.

 

"Give it two weeks," they keep saying. "It's only been two days," they keep saying.

 

NO. I gave you nine months of my life already.  I don't HAVE two weeks left to give you. 

 

I'm calling every day until I get my darn CASE NUMBER!!        

 

I just wish they were open on weekends. 

Edited January 27, 2018 by D and T

[D and T 569]

5 minutes ago, useful89 said:

Is it needed for both of us or just her?

The letter needs to be from the petitioner as a sort of guarantee that he or she, (the USC), is still wiling and able to marry the beneficiary.

 

We're re-using the exact same text of the letter that my USC included with the I129F. It's addressed to the USCIS, but with a different date, and of course, he will sign it in ink. You can probably address it to the embassy if you like but just make sure it's dated within 30 days of the interview and has your wet signature on it.

 

Better safe than sorry!

Edited January 27, 2018 by D and T

[useful89 692]

2 minutes ago, D and T said:

The letter needs to be from the petitioner as a sort of guarantee that he or she, (the USC), is still wiling and able to marry the beneficiary.

 

We're re-using the exact same text of the letter that my USC included with the I129F. It's addressed to the USCIS, but with a different date, and of course, he will sign it in ink. You can probably address it to the embassy if you like but just make sure it's dated within 30 days of the interview and has your wet signature on it.

 

Better safe than sorry!

I just used a copy of the same one, wrote 'reaffirmed 1/15' then signed it. I guess since tunisia doesn't want to deliver her the documents I already sent her, I'll have to send her another round and hope they get there before the 8th

[D and T 569]

Just now, useful89 said:

I just used a copy of the same one, wrote 'reaffirmed 1/15' then signed it. I guess since tunisia doesn't want to deliver her the documents I already sent her, I'll have to send her another round and hope they get there before the 8th

I honestly don't know if that's acceptable. Maybe it is, maybe it would be fine. I just don't know.

 

All I know for sure is, the government has the power to crush our dreams at any point in this process.  Maybe that's too cynical a way of looking at it, but that's the way my mind works on this process now.  My thinking now is, just give them what they want, exactly the way they want it. I mean, look how picky they are about photos and stuff. People getting RFEs over an off-white background.

 

I can always be wrong. I could be making too much of it. I can't deny that I've become kind of paranoid about nit-picky paperwork and perhaps overly worried during this long ordeal. It's the uncertainty more than anything that gets to me.

 

So, I'm just saying...if I were you, I'd send her a fresh letter by courier or priority post or whatever it takes to make sure she gets it in time so that she won't be denied based on not having a fresh letter of intent.  I can't tell you what to do, but that's definitely what I'd do.

 

Whatever you decide, you have my best wishes always

 

 

[KBA 542]

Does going to the field office count as an “inquiry”? Since I went there this week, I am just wondering when/if I’d be able to file an inquiry...especially if I don’t hear something soon

[vocaledge 3,340]

They aren’t going to DENY anyone based on a letter of intent... it’s not advertised anywhere and they can’t deny you for something they didn’t request. 

 

They would simply ask for it and put out the case on hold until you provide it, and then approve the case. Some embassies want it, some don’t. None ASK for it. Simple really.

[D and T 569]

16 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

They aren’t going to DENY anyone based on a letter of intent... it’s not advertised anywhere and they can’t deny you for something they didn’t request. 

 

They would simply ask for it and put out the case on hold until you provide it, and then approve the case. Some embassies want it, some don’t. None ASK for it. Simple really.

Vocaledge, that's not the case.

 

I don't know what the other consulates ask for. Perhaps they UK consulate doesn't require it. Perhaps the Tunisian consulate doesn't require it.

 

However, they certainly do require it here in Canada. They ASK for it in their packet 3.

 

Not only that, it's the first item, emphasized with an underscore on the checklist of required documents on Packet 3 sent by the Montreal Consulate.

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf

 

In addition, there is a poster here, I believe they are April filers, who received a NOID for something fairly trivial. I can't remember what exactly but I stand by my assertion that it's better safe than sorry.

 

YMMV but to me, it's an awful long road to travel just to be thwarted---or even just further delayed---by documents lacking or incorrect format somehow.

 

Edited January 27, 2018 by D and T

[o0o 133]

Now that I have NVC case number I can do the ds160 and pay the visa fee, is that correct? Can I schedule the interview too? This is for Lagos Nigeria. I’m just not 100% clear on it. Thanks everyone...

[gibbersome 152]

1 hour ago, D and T said:

I honestly don't know if that's acceptable. Maybe it is, maybe it would be fine. I just don't know.

 

All I know for sure is, the government has the power to crush our dreams at any point in this process.  Maybe that's too cynical a way of looking at it, but that's the way my mind works on this process now.  My thinking now is, just give them what they want, exactly the way they want it. I mean, look how picky they are about photos and stuff. People getting RFEs over an off-white background.

 

I can always be wrong. I could be making too much of it. I can't deny that I've become kind of paranoid about nit-picky paperwork and perhaps overly worried during this long ordeal. It's the uncertainty more than anything that gets to me.

 

So, I'm just saying...if I were you, I'd send her a fresh letter by courier or priority post or whatever it takes to make sure she gets it in time so that she won't be denied based on not having a fresh letter of intent.  I can't tell you what to do, but that's definitely what I'd do.

 

Whatever you decide, you have my best wishes always

 

I totally understand your frustration, we are in the same boat, day 215 and counting...

 

It's a difficult wait, and I keep wondering if we messed up with our paperwork as well.

 

But I know there are people in the worse boat, waiting for 240 days+ for NOA2, and wish them the best. Hang in there, we will get through this!

Edited January 27, 2018 by gibbersome

[KBA 542]

29 minutes ago, D and T said:

Vocaledge, that's not the case.

 

I don't know what the other consulates ask for. Perhaps they UK consulate doesn't require it. Perhaps the Tunisian consulate doesn't require it.

 

However, they certainly do require it here in Canada. They ASK for it in their packet 3.

 

Not only that, it's the first item, emphasized with an underscore on the checklist of required documents on Packet 3 sent by the Montreal Consulate.

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf

 

In addition, there is a poster here, I believe they are April filers, who received a NOID for something fairly trivial. I can't remember what exactly but I stand by my assertion that it's better safe than sorry.

 

YMMV but to me, it's an awful long road to travel just to be thwarted---or even just further delayed---by documents lacking or incorrect format somehow.

 

What type of information are you using for “proof of domicile” for the petition? 

[msscarlette 488]

21 minutes ago, D and T said:

Vocaledge, that's not the case.

 

I don't know what the other consulates ask for. Perhaps they UK consulate doesn't require it. Perhaps the Tunisian consulate doesn't require it.

 

However, they certainly do require it here in Canada. They ASK for it in their packet 3.

 

Not only that, it's the first item, emphasized with an underscore on the checklist of required documents on Packet 3 sent by the Montreal Consulate.

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf

 

In addition, there is a poster here, I believe they are April filers, who received a NOID for something fairly trivial. I can't remember what exactly but I stand by my assertion that it's better safe than sorry.

 

YMMV but to me, it's an awful long road to travel just to be thwarted---or even just further delayed---by documents lacking or incorrect format somehow.

 

@vocaledge is right, the US Embassy would not Deny the case but will be placed under Administrative Processing.

 

@D and T, you are also right that it is written in your Packet 3 for Canada. You are right to say that it is better to be over prepared than sorry.

 

Usually the US Embassies here in the Middle East will just ask for the papers written on Packet 3. Here in Kuwait, they also require the petitioner's letter of intent as instructed on Packet 3. 

[Veranika 2]

19 hours ago, Cabovercat said:

I hate to rub salt of those waiting on NOA2.......... but now that  many of us are moving passed the NVC, the question all us newbies are wondering: Can we do medical and DS-160 before we get the letter from the Embassy? I got my NVC case number today and I don't want to wait around for 2-3 weeks for NVC to Embassy and Embassy to Me if I can be doing something to prepare in the meantime!

 

And yes I know it is embassy specific, but I'm hoping some of you can share experience/insight for us in the dark;)

 

And yes. I'm a Warsaw guy

I can tell you from my experience, since I am from Belarus as well. As soon as I got my NVC number, I scheduled a medical appointment in Minsk (it took them two weeks to get the papers ready there). When I actually got the letter from the U.S. Embassy by mail that they had received my case and I could schedule my interview, I made an appointment at the Embassy in Warsaw. If you are an impatient person just go ahead and call or email them a couple times per week (they reply within five business days) to find out if they have your case.

 

Edited January 27, 2018 by Veranika

[D and T 569]

12 minutes ago, KBA said:

What type of information are you using for “proof of domicile” for the petition? 

We're using his mortgage statement plus a copy of his driver's license. His address is on all of his other information as well, so we're thinking that should be good enough.

 

How about you, what are you guys thinking of using?

[Sabi486 44]

i'm trying not to panic here!!!  My flight is on the 26th of april.....  i really pray they hurry up!! 

 

i saw a few already who got approved with the same RFE recieved date as ours. No update yet on our case