June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part IV

[BigRob1969 107]

1 hour ago, Oksmanoks said:

You were probably cutting up some onions when you checked the uscis website. Congratulations!  Hopefully the next step wouldn't take as long...

Yeah, that's what I was doing!

yes hopefully not.

17 minutes ago, KBA said:

Congratulations!! 🍾🎉 

Thank you. Still a ways to go but at least I know it's moving. 

[garylenhall 63]

10 hours ago, BigRob1969 said:

I was just going to the uscis case status page to get the receipt number to put on the form to send to my congressman and I figured while I was there I'd go ahead and check the status, expecting to see the same thing I've been seeing for months but instead it said 

MY CASE WAS APPROVED! I guess it just happened because I haven't even got an e-mail about it yet.

I started to cry for joy. Um....I mean um, something got in my eyes and they teared up at that exact moment-crazy coincidence, huh. 

Oh wow! Congratulations!

I can imagine how happy you are right now. 

Just yesterday, you were one of us that's on the waiting game, now you got the approval you have been waiting for so long!

Celebrate the movement. 

We are happy for you!

[Jeanette & Jason 95]

I am beyond sad and full of questions that doesn’t come out. We have a sponsor and paper saying I will get my disability check indefinitely in USA, and if I have any medical expenses I will get paid partly back from Norwegian government. 

 

Yes, I am 100 % disabled here in Norway and I am on no medication other than alergi and over the counter pain pills.... similar to Advil. I will get all from my Norwegian government and having a sponsor, so how the hell am I going to be a public charge for the American government?! 

 

We we are going to talk to a lawyer on Thursday over Skype and on top of it all the USCIS approval we have will end at 22 nd April. We don’t even know if that time frame will be extended or ... I am just baffled and upset, we are not giving up, but this is a stupid reason for denial. It’s like they have been trying to find any way to deny us all the way. We have 7 affidavit, 44 page of chats and pictures, official gov letter stating I will get my money indefinitely - though here I am wondering since it wasn’t stamped and signed can be the reason they didn’t believe the authenticity of it - sponsor I-134 papers which works for the American postal services - here I am wondering if they even looked at that application and only saw Jason’s I-134 papers which we know wouldn’t be enough and reason we needed a sponsor.  He is also disabled and gets disability from US government. 

 

It’ Like disabled people aren’t good enough people to find love... not like we been together for over 8 years or anything..... sighs.

Edited April 4, 2018 by Jeanette & Jason

[Phuong Ly 103]

On ‎4‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 7:36 PM, Mike & Tuyen said:

Congratulations!  Welcome to the U.S!  Enjoy the rest of the journey together.

Thank you 

[BigRob1969 107]

8 hours ago, garylenhall said:

Oh wow! Congratulations!

I can imagine how happy you are right now. 

Just yesterday, you were one of us that's on the waiting game, now you got the approval you have been waiting for so long!

Celebrate the movement. 

We are happy for you!

Thank you. 

The waiting is not over, there's still a ways to go but at least I know it's moving forward.

[BigRob1969 107]

7 hours ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

I am beyond sad and full of questions that doesn’t come out. We have a sponsor and paper saying I will get my disability check indefinitely in USA, and if I have any medical expenses I will get paid partly back from Norwegian government. 

 

Yes, I am 100 % disabled here in Norway and I am on no medication other than alergi and over the counter pain pills.... similar to Advil. I will get all from my Norwegian government and having a sponsor, so how the hell am I going to be a public charge for the American government?! 

 

We we are going to talk to a lawyer on Thursday over Skype and on top of it all the USCIS approval we have will end at 22 nd April. We don’t even know if that time frame will be extended or ... I am just baffled and upset, we are not giving up, but this is a stupid reason for denial. It’s like they have been trying to find any way to deny us all the way. We have 7 affidavit, 44 page of chats and pictures, official gov letter stating I will get my money indefinitely - though here I am wondering since it wasn’t stamped and signed can be the reason they didn’t believe the authenticity of it - sponsor I-134 papers which works for the American postal services - here I am wondering if they even looked at that application and only saw Jason’s I-134 papers which we know wouldn’t be enough and reason we needed a sponsor.  He is also disabled and gets disability from US government. 

 

It’ Like disabled people aren’t good enough people to find love... not like we been together for over 8 years or anything..... sighs.

I'm sad for you. I agree, I don't see how you would be a burden to the people, or a public charge if your home country government is paying your disability, your meds are otc, AND you have a sponsor here, if their income is above the poverty line. I hope things go in your favor. 

[KBA 542]

7 hours ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

I am beyond sad and full of questions that doesn’t come out. We have a sponsor and paper saying I will get my disability check indefinitely in USA, and if I have any medical expenses I will get paid partly back from Norwegian government. 

 

Yes, I am 100 % disabled here in Norway and I am on no medication other than alergi and over the counter pain pills.... similar to Advil. I will get all from my Norwegian government and having a sponsor, so how the hell am I going to be a public charge for the American government?! 

 

We we are going to talk to a lawyer on Thursday over Skype and on top of it all the USCIS approval we have will end at 22 nd April. We don’t even know if that time frame will be extended or ... I am just baffled and upset, we are not giving up, but this is a stupid reason for denial. It’s like they have been trying to find any way to deny us all the way. We have 7 affidavit, 44 page of chats and pictures, official gov letter stating I will get my money indefinitely - though here I am wondering since it wasn’t stamped and signed can be the reason they didn’t believe the authenticity of it - sponsor I-134 papers which works for the American postal services - here I am wondering if they even looked at that application and only saw Jason’s I-134 papers which we know wouldn’t be enough and reason we needed a sponsor.  He is also disabled and gets disability from US government. 

 

It’ Like disabled people aren’t good enough people to find love... not like we been together for over 8 years or anything..... sighs.

I’m so sorry! I think this is the biggest fear.. to go through all of this and then be denied  Hopefully the lawyer can offer some good advice/options for you! 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

19 hours ago, John & Rose said:

The Philippines is probably just slightly warmer than Stockholm!  The US Embassy in Manila sits right on Manila Bay and by Rizal Park.  It is a beautiful area.  Lots of locals hang out there to help the unprepared by offering to sell pens, drinks and watch phones.  A very short walk and you could sit here while you wait in Manila...

 

Oh...I'm jealous LOL what a view!! I wouldn't have minded taking that in for a while, while waiting on Paul to finish his interview!

Stockholm was much colder than Gothenburg, which is where Paul actually lives. I suppose because it's closer to water. I was not prepared for that kind of cold - my southern bones were out of their comfort zone!

[John & Rose 7,239]

8 hours ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

I am beyond sad and full of questions that doesn’t come out. We have a sponsor and paper saying I will get my disability check indefinitely in USA, and if I have any medical expenses I will get paid partly back from Norwegian government. 

 

Yes, I am 100 % disabled here in Norway and I am on no medication other than alergi and over the counter pain pills.... similar to Advil. I will get all from my Norwegian government and having a sponsor, so how the hell am I going to be a public charge for the American government?! 

 

We we are going to talk to a lawyer on Thursday over Skype and on top of it all the USCIS approval we have will end at 22 nd April. We don’t even know if that time frame will be extended or ... I am just baffled and upset, we are not giving up, but this is a stupid reason for denial. It’s like they have been trying to find any way to deny us all the way. We have 7 affidavit, 44 page of chats and pictures, official gov letter stating I will get my money indefinitely - though here I am wondering since it wasn’t stamped and signed can be the reason they didn’t believe the authenticity of it - sponsor I-134 papers which works for the American postal services - here I am wondering if they even looked at that application and only saw Jason’s I-134 papers which we know wouldn’t be enough and reason we needed a sponsor.  He is also disabled and gets disability from US government. 

 

It’ Like disabled people aren’t good enough people to find love... not like we been together for over 8 years or anything..... sighs.

I am so sorry.  One thing that is possible is marrying there and filing a CR-1.  One of the issues with the co-sponsor is that the co-sponsor is not enforceable at the K-1 stage.  If you get married and file a CR-1, the co-sponsor will be legally and financially responsible and that is enforceable.  Your odds are much better with the CR-1 with sponsorship because the co-sponsor can be held liable for your bills.  This is an option for you and I pray that this all works out in the end.

[MEandDJ 10]

On 4/2/2018 at 5:19 PM, Nearly there said:

Thank you, and no not as yet sigh, we bumped into Easter holidays. I am hoping to have it Wed or Thurs so I can fly on Friday. We do have a flexi fare booked. The consulate did say 3-5 working days.......we may just scrape in. Others before me have had it back on the 3rd day after the interview, we need to catch a break as we have bumped into every obstacle on this journey.......finger n toes all crossed  

Hi there,

We too had our interview 3/28 and are hoping for Duncan to enter on 4/6.... right there with you for fingers and toes crossed!!!! Is your status still in Administrative Processing?? So glad to read someone else stuck in the post-approval wait with Easter holidays... worst timing ever huh!?!

[George & Roth 1,485]

13 hours ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

I will get all from my Norwegian government and having a sponsor, so how the hell am I going to be a public charge for the American government?! 

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Is there something where you must stay within EEA countries? 

 

If all else fails, I would move to Norway or even go over to SoutheastAsia and your benefits would stretch even further based on low cost of living. 

 

The world is a big place, people can love each other and be together in many countries. USA is not the end of your journey if you do get rejected. 

[mayangjebjeb17 115]

On 4/2/2018 at 5:29 PM, Tony and Tillie said:

The interview with the American CO is easy peazy. I was more nervous at the pre-screening with the Filipino CO. They will try to throw you off with one question which they ask at least 3 times. They pretend they see something in their records and ask you about it. But then again, if the relationship is bona fide, what sort of question can you not answer confidently.

Hopefully ours will be a no sweat interview. My fiance is not very good at being under pressure and gets intimidated easily so I plan on being there with him from medical to VOH. I'm excited and nervous at the same time though we're still waiting for our MCN. Thank you Ate Tillie for the tips! 

[LydiaP 215]

Day 293. Still waiting. 23 days since they received my RFE back.

[KBA 542]

11 minutes ago, LydiaP said:

Day 293. Still waiting. 23 days since they received my RFE back.

I hear you...day 287 and no end in sight 

[Knoka 27]

Does anyone know how long it takes to get your visa from the US embassy in the Philippines? I praying within 9 days, or do you get it the same day. any info would be helpful. Thanks again and luck to all who are still waiting. My Rose's interview is April 16  hoping to fly her into the states by the 26. Hopeful I'm not jumping the gun.