March 2018 I-129f Filers

[Meu Amor 180]

3 hours ago, Faith88’ said:

Hey guys when am I sending my fiancé the affidavit of support letter and tax info ? Does it require a wet signature as well ?

Not for sure. But I plan to play it safe and send all the docs via email and Fedex the originals to her as well. This way she'll have both.

[Faith88’ 68]

5 hours ago, Meu Amor said:

Not for sure. But I plan to play it safe and send all the docs via email and Fedex the originals to her as well. This way she'll have both.

Yea I may have to do both as well...Thank you!

[Rayapig 46]

6 hours ago, Meu Amor said:

Not for sure. But I plan to play it safe and send all the docs via email and Fedex the originals to her as well. This way she'll have both.

Just a heads up for everyone.. my lawyer recently let me know that they have changed things so we are able to submit documents online throughout the rest of the process. This means we probably will not have to be mailing documents back and forth to each other. We should be able to upload it and submit it to them. Of course hard copies I'm sure are needed in the end of everything with the actual interview but it sounds like we won't need to worry about that beforehand if I am understanding things correctly. Also, not sure who you are referring to when getting the signature but the only person that should have to fill out those documents is the US citizen. 

[The_Empyrean 733]

Hi everyone!

How's everyone doing?

I was going thru this thread when i remembered that there was a guy who posted stats once in a while about the approvals, exclusions etc, it would be interesting to see something like that now, as we are inching closer to the september, and potential month of most of Marchies getting approved.
Is there any other ways to check current stats for each month ?

Best,
P.

[misken 61]

8 minutes ago, PaulMac said:

Hi everyone!

How's everyone doing?

I was going thru this thread when i remembered that there was a guy who posted stats once in a while about the approvals, exclusions etc, it would be interesting to see something like that now, as we are inching closer to the september, and potential month of most of Marchies getting approved.
Is there any other ways to check current stats for each month ?

Best,
P.

Unfortunately since USCIS is migrating to the new site, the data in the old site is increasingly unreliable and missing out on a lot of acceptances. And since it is impossible to scrape data from the new site using the same tool as they used for the old site, we are unfortunately in the dark now.

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

9 minutes ago, misken said:

Unfortunately since USCIS is migrating to the new site, the data in the old site is increasingly unreliable and missing out on a lot of acceptances. And since it is impossible to scrape data from the new site using the same tool as they used for the old site, we are unfortunately in the dark now.

Just so u know. February has its first true filer approval today. Both new and old site dates are February 

[Meu Amor 180]

4 hours ago, Rayapig said:

Just a heads up for everyone.. my lawyer recently let me know that they have changed things so we are able to submit documents online throughout the rest of the process. This means we probably will not have to be mailing documents back and forth to each other. We should be able to upload it and submit it to them. Of course hard copies I'm sure are needed in the end of everything with the actual interview but it sounds like we won't need to worry about that beforehand if I am understanding things correctly. Also, not sure who you are referring to when getting the signature but the only person that should have to fill out those documents is the US citizen. 

Hmmm, not sure about that. Until USCIS or NVC "officially" comes out with information supporting the process of submitting information online I can't believe it yet. I know your attorney is trying to work in your best interest, but the truth is sometimes they get it wrong. I definitely know the affidavit needs to the the "actual original signed document" (no photo copy no printout- as with all USCIS forms). I plan to make sure my fiance is well prepared for whatever she needs come the interview/etc.

Please don't only take the attorney's word for it. Try and do your own research as well (just my 2 cents). ☺️. But if anyone see's information from USCIS/NVC regarding submitting docs online please share....

[Tokenfreak 223]

57 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

Just so u know. February has its first true filer approval today. Both new and old site dates are February 

ummm....wasn't it the person you quoted that was the February approval lol?

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

16 minutes ago, Tokenfreak said:

ummm....wasn't it the person you quoted that was the February approval lol?

Yes it was..... didn't even notice 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[Rayapig 46]

3 hours ago, Meu Amor said:

Hmmm, not sure about that. Until USCIS or NVC "officially" comes out with information supporting the process of submitting information online I can't believe it yet. I know your attorney is trying to work in your best interest, but the truth is sometimes they get it wrong. I definitely know the affidavit needs to the the "actual original signed document" (no photo copy no printout- as with all USCIS forms). I plan to make sure my fiance is well prepared for whatever she needs come the interview/etc.

Please don't only take the attorney's word for it. Try and do your own research as well (just my 2 cents). ☺️. But if anyone see's information from USCIS/NVC regarding submitting docs online please share....

Definitely. But does the foreign fiancee need to sign the affadivit of support?  And I am not preparing any documents anyway until this part goes through and gets approved so I will then know if the paperwork can be submitted online or not at that time. 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

3 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Definitely. But does the foreign fiancee need to sign the affadivit of support?  And I am not preparing any documents anyway until this part goes through and gets approved so I will then know if the paperwork can be submitted online or not at that time. 

If there is a place for the beneficiary to sign, then yes.

 

while I am not positive, I DOUBT there IS a spot for them to sign, since it is the PETITIONER who is affirming to the affidavit of support. It is based on the petitioner's finances, not the beneficiaries. 

[Rayapig 46]

10 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

If there is a place for the beneficiary to sign, then yes.

 

while I am not positive, I DOUBT there IS a spot for them to sign, since it is the PETITIONER who is affirming to the affidavit of support. It is based on the petitioner's finances, not the beneficiaries. 

Right, but people keep mentioning in the forum about sending the affadivit to have the fiancee sign it. And I didn't believe there is even a place for them to sign or a reason for them to have to sign it.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

12 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Right, but people keep mentioning in the forum about sending the affadivit to have the fiancee sign it. And I didn't believe there is even a place for them to sign or a reason for them to have to sign it.

hmmm i dont know. 

 

i know both of you have to send another intent to marry letter. maybe they are only doing one letter and both signing it (dont think thats how its supposed to be done but its my best guess)

[debbiedoo 2,339]

15 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Right, but people keep mentioning in the forum about sending the affadivit to have the fiancee sign it. And I didn't believe there is even a place for them to sign or a reason for them to have to sign it.

i just looked at the I 134. only the sponsor (petitioner) signs it. They would have to send it to the beneficiary so they can take it to the interview, along with all the other original documents.... 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

18 hours ago, Faith88’ said:

Hey guys when am I sending my fiancé the affidavit of support letter and tax info ? Does it require a wet signature as well ?

It does not require a wet signature. See below. (-->)

 

15 hours ago, Meu Amor said:

Not for sure. But I plan to play it safe and send all the docs via email and Fedex the originals to her as well. This way she'll have both.

Not necessary. They only require a "dry" signature. See below (-->)

 

8 hours ago, Rayapig said:

Just a heads up for everyone.. my lawyer recently let me know that they have changed things so we are able to submit documents online throughout the rest of the process. This means we probably will not have to be mailing documents back and forth to each other. We should be able to upload it and submit it to them. Of course hard copies I'm sure are needed in the end of everything with the actual interview but it sounds like we won't need to worry about that beforehand if I am understanding things correctly. Also, not sure who you are referring to when getting the signature but the only person that should have to fill out those documents is the US citizen. 

I am very suspect that anything has gone to online submittal. For me, I would like to have an official announcement. Can your lawyer site the source of his information?

 

3 hours ago, Meu Amor said:

Hmmm, not sure about that. Until USCIS or NVC "officially" comes out with information supporting the process of submitting information online I can't believe it yet. I know your attorney is trying to work in your best interest, but the truth is sometimes they get it wrong. I definitely know the affidavit needs to the the "actual original signed document" (no photo copy no printout- as with all USCIS forms). I plan to make sure my fiance is well prepared for whatever she needs come the interview/etc.

Please don't only take the attorney's word for it. Try and do your own research as well (just my 2 cents). ☺️. But if anyone see's information from USCIS/NVC regarding submitting docs online please share....

*(-->)  No this is wrong information. Here is what USCIS says:

 

"A signature is valid even if the original signature is later photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. Regardless of how it is transmitted to USCIS, the copy must be of an original document containing a handwritten, ink signature, unless regulations or the form instructions state otherwise. USCIS will not accept signatures created by a typewriter, word processor, stamp, auto-pen, or similar device."

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Draft%20Memorandum%20for%20Comment/PED_SignatureRequirementPM.pdf

 

35 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Definitely. But does the foreign fiancee need to sign the affadivit of support?  And I am not preparing any documents anyway until this part goes through and gets approved so I will then know if the paperwork can be submitted online or not at that time. 

The required signature is only from the petitioner as it is his/her assets that are in question and requires documentation of his/her ability to support his/her beneficiary.

 

30 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

If there is a place for the beneficiary to sign, then yes.

 

while I am not positive, I DOUBT there IS a spot for them to sign, since it is the PETITIONER who is affirming to the affidavit of support. It is based on the petitioner's finances, not the beneficiaries. 

That is correct

 

19 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Right, but people keep mentioning in the forum about sending the affadivit to have the fiancee sign it. And I didn't believe there is even a place for them to sign or a reason for them to have to sign it.

It's not a requirement for the beneficiary to sign the I-134.

 

5 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

hmmm i dont know. 

 

i know both of you have to send another intent to marry letter. maybe they are only doing one letter and both signing it (dont think thats how its supposed to be done but its my best guess)

The intent to marry letter is only required if asked for within the Embassy's P3 requirements. If it's not on the P3 then do what do will do, so do nothing.

 

2 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

i just looked at the I 134. only the sponsor (petitioner) signs it. They would have to send it to the beneficiary so they can take it to the interview, along with all the other original documents.... 

Absolutely correct!

 

Don't overthink or over do this process. Remember you are only in front of the CO for 5-10 min. Then it's over!