September 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Kieth@May 61]

2 hours ago, Amberperez10 said:

Thank you love!!❤️ Do you know if it has to be notarized since it's coming from the Dominican Republic so they can say they witness it was him who signed the intent ?

Well, for me, it doesn't need to be notarized. If it somehow eases you from worries, you can have it notarized then. BTW, I'm the beneficiary and in my case,  I just signed it with my wet signature and mailed it to my SO. 

[Justkeepgoing 3]

We got an RFE   Anyone knows how long that's gonna take?

[Onoray 17]

51 minutes ago, Justkeepgoing said:

We got an RFE   Anyone knows how long that's gonna take?

Each case I'd different, but an RFE is not bad.  Just send them the docs asked for and all will be fine. I was surprised I got an NOA2 3 days after they received my response to and RFE.

Edited March 25, 2018 by Onoray

[JoelThai 313]

5 hours ago, Kieth@May said:

 

Yes, you need an actual wet signature of him signed on the letter of intent to marry. That's the only document USCIS asked you to send to them. I'm not sure if you need to send the rest of the paperworks. 

@Amberperez10

 

The USCIS recently released a memo on signature requirements which indicate that photocopied or scanned signatures are valid, so a wet signature is not required.  

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-finalizes-guidance-signature-requirements

 

"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/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-02-16-PM-602-0134.1-Signatures-on-Paper-Applications-Petitions-Requests-and-Other-Documents.pdf

 

My interpretation is that a scanned copy of an original signed document could be transmitted to your finance(e) (via email, dropbox, google drive, etc), so sending signed documents via standard post (USPS, DHL, etc) is not strictly necessary. 

[Kieth@May 61]

 

22 minutes ago, JoelThai said:

@Amberperez10

 

The USCIS recently released a memo on signature requirements which indicate that photocopied or scanned signatures are valid, so a wet signature is not required.  

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-finalizes-guidance-signature-requirements

 

"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/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-02-16-PM-602-0134.1-Signatures-on-Paper-Applications-Petitions-Requests-and-Other-Documents.pdf

 

My interpretation is that a scanned copy of an original signed document could be transmitted to your finance(e) (via email, dropbox, google drive, etc), so sending signed documents via standard post (USPS, DHL, etc) is not strictly necessary. 

That's cool..!  If I knew this, I shouldn't have sent it thru fedex. Anyways,  we were approved. 😊

Edited March 25, 2018 by Kieth@May

[Cat&Charlie 43]

So, we're officially  in the 200's, today is day 201. According to the updated USCIS website we will be eligible to request an inquiry in about 12 days, so fingers crossed it doesn't have to come to that. But for now, we're just sitting back trying to be patient..

Congrats to all those who received NOA2 and good luck to those who are still waiting!

[BK&MC 103]

1 hour ago, Cat&Charlie said:

So, we're officially  in the 200's, today is day 201. According to the updated USCIS website we will be eligible to request an inquiry in about 12 days, so fingers crossed it doesn't have to come to that. But for now, we're just sitting back trying to be patient..

Congrats to all those who received NOA2 and good luck to those who are still waiting!

 

Same. 201 days for us too. 

 

We’re also gonna give it about 2 more weeks. When fiancé called last week he said we should hear something within the next 2 weeks. Otherwise we should call again. So that’s what we’re doing. Wait... pray and if nothing, then call. 

[Amberperez10 4]

3 hours ago, JoelThai said:

@Amberperez10

 

The USCIS recently released a memo on signature requirements which indicate that photocopied or scanned signatures are valid, so a wet signature is not required.  

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-finalizes-guidance-signature-requirements

 

"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/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-02-16-PM-602-0134.1-Signatures-on-Paper-Applications-Petitions-Requests-and-Other-Documents.pdf

 

My interpretation is that a scanned copy of an original signed document could be transmitted to your finance(e) (via email, dropbox, google drive, etc), so sending signed documents via standard post (USPS, DHL, etc) is not strictly necessary. 

Thank you so much! So I should simply use the example intent to marry template I've seen people show on here and have him sign it and scanned back to me ?? Sorry for so many questions just want to get it right 😩

[Naes 12,205]

Helloooooo Berries!!!

 

Before next week starts and most likely for us to see some October approvals, I wanted to add;

Remember! The first 2 weeks is when they will focus strongly on the month before!

All those from September hopefully is to see some good clear up!

 

For October; @Daniel P will be doing scans daily, however as he is still with his fiance till Tuesday (this is like the one thing we all hush  ), if there's any movement I'll be updating you as well  

I did one on October last week and saw some number of withdrawals, which usually happens 1 or 2 weeks before the month starts! So Good luck!!

 

We finally said a nice goodbye to our long waiting May filers this week by them getting their noa2s,

Hope next week we can have the same for Junies as well!!!

 

Now with the weeklies!

 

Weekly Overall Movement :

 

	June	July	Aug.	Sept	Total
03/19/18	35	51	83	115	284
03/20/18	6	15	36	101	158
03/21/18	21	35	91	181	328
03/22/18	23	42	63	207	335
03/23/18	15	27	52	75	169
Total	100	170	325	679	1274

 

 

Weekly Overall Movement - Approvals Only :

 

	June	July	Aug.	Sept	Total
03/19/18	15	23	22	79	139
03/20/18	2	5	7	17	31
03/21/18	12	27	66	116	221
03/22/18	11	21	35	111	178
03/23/18	4	19	26	64	113
Total	44	95	156	387	682

 

 

Monthly Status and Numbers :

Please remember, There are quite a number of December cases that does not appear due to validation errors.

And that there are also many cases that look still virgins on case tracker system because of the old system and Silent NOA2s that were happening.

 

	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
Approved	1798	1408	1202	649	2	1		5060
Virgins	871	1161	1490	2039	3732	3304	3297	15894
Touched	953	821	952	594	135	67	28	3550
Excluded	419	406	431	316	273	205	184	2234
Total	4041	3796	4075	3598	4142	3577	3509	26738

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AntoinetteB 165]

On 3/23/2018 at 3:06 PM, NNOMD said:

Mine’s still on received (Sep 25th filer).

I guess they haven’t touched Sep 25 yet. Anyway... congrats everybody!!  

Im th 25th too this is our week 

[Eris1926 10]

Hello guys we got an rfe the 14 and im september 5 btw. They have asked for a letter of intent to marry. I wanted gently to ask if its fine to send just the letter with scanned signatures or you actually need any other proof beside the letter and wet signatures? We are stuck not knowing what to do our lawyer said a proof would be better but we do not have made any wedding plans or things like that. And also is that bad we are waiting this long to send the letter back? Anyone experienced the same rfe what did they do? thank you in advance

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

hey my dear berries

 

i am here every day and hoping to read about more approvals for everyone!

 

i am sooo happy to see the numbers of this week, finally 200 and 181 a day! great news  i am also sure there are 

still a bunch of silents, so i'm looking forward to hearing more about these too!

 

crossing all fingers that this week will be successful and surprising a looot of you guys! 

[Sarac9 1,122]

16 minutes ago, eris&mariaelena said:

Hello guys we got an rfe the 14 and im september 5 btw. They have asked for a letter of intent to marry. I wanted gently to ask if its fine to send just the letter with scanned signatures or you actually need any other proof beside the letter and wet signatures? We are stuck not knowing what to do our lawyer said a proof would be better but we do not have made any wedding plans or things like that. And also is that bad we are waiting this long to send the letter back? Anyone experienced the same rfe what did they do? thank you in advance

Wet signature and we had them notarized. Yeah proof of wedding plans will also help your case even if you haven't made solid plans. I already have a place but didn't make a deposit. I sent info about my venue and number of guests etc along with other types of proof they ask for such as, text messages, photos, proof of visit(s)within the last 2 years. Anything that shows that yours is a bona fide relationship. Good luck! I hope you hear back soon after you send in your rfe.

[JoelThai 313]

11 hours ago, Amberperez10 said:

Thank you so much! So I should simply use the example intent to marry template I've seen people show on here and have him sign it and scanned back to me ?? Sorry for so many questions just want to get it right 😩

According to the memo from the USCIS, this should be fine.  If you are nervous with doing so, there is nothing wrong with using standard post to have him send the letter with a "wet signature".   Better safe than sorry?   Others posting here feel that is the best thing to do.   With that being said, I am not aware of any RFEs that have been sent to petitioners due to a lack of a "wet signature".    I recommend that you do what will give you the best peace of mind.    There is no need to add more stress to yourself if this is something you are going to worry about.   A wet signature is for sure 100% acceptable, and according to the memo, so is a scanned signed document.

 

If anyone can point me to a thread here on Visa Journey documenting a case where the letter of intent was rejected due to the signature not being wet, please post a link.  I would like to review it.   There seem to be many myths shared here on Visa Journey and I currently think that the requirement for a "wet signature" is one of them.    That being said, there is nothing wrong with using a wet signature, and is probably the preferred option when possible and practicable.

Edited March 25, 2018 by JoelThai

[CherrieRich 15]

We received our approval !

NOA1 Sept 26

NOA2 March 22

Hang in there everyone !