January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Lucy&Jason 807]

11 minutes ago, ashmed246 said:

My case is officially out of processing timeline. Jan 10th on old and 12th on new site. No update no RFE nothing. It’s so frustrating and I’m trying not to let it get to me. I’ll be submitting a case enquiry online and also call uscis today. Anyone in the same situation?

We already submitted an online inquiry last friday. The day USCIS is touching now is January 15th.

Edited August 13, 2018 by Lucy&Jason

[Lucy&Jason 807]

19 minutes ago, Sami&Gabster said:

For the affidavit of support that I'll have to take with me to the interview, does my partner need to send me the original or scanning it and sending it to me would be okay?

If i were you i would prefer original than the scanned one. 

[Tokenfreak 223]

38 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

If i were you i would prefer original than the scanned one. 

Yes, I was informed before that is needs to be the original as the petitioner has to sign the i-134f form too.

[VickeySis 318]

Big time prayers this week for my friends @Lucy&Jason @Snuffles @LuFloladyThis IS going to be your all’s week!! Lifting you all up in my thoughts and prayers♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

[Snuffles 394]

1 hour ago, ashmed246 said:

My case is officially out of processing timeline. Jan 10th on old and 12th on new site. No update no RFE nothing. It’s so frustrating and I’m trying not to let it get to me. I’ll be submitting a case enquiry online and also call uscis today. Anyone in the same situation?

We can submit enquiry next week. Good luck calling them today!!

58 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

We already submitted an online inquiry last friday. The day USCIS is touching now is January 15th.

Hope you hear soon!!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Lucy&Jason said:

If i were you i would prefer original than the scanned one. 

 

37 minutes ago, Tokenfreak said:

Yes, I was informed before that is needs to be the original as the petitioner has to sign the i-134f form too.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

 

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

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

 

"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

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Sami&Gabster said:

For the affidavit of support that I'll have to take with me to the interview, does my partner need to send me the original or scanning it and sending it to me would be okay?

See my reply above.

[Tokenfreak 223]

5 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

 

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

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

 

"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

Oh ok sorry I was just confused as in my post here especially the 4th post it says it needed to be originally.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 minutes ago, Tokenfreak said:

Oh ok sorry I was just confused as in my post here especially the 4th post it says it needed to be originally.

 

 

We could be mincing words. If you send a document, and this is according to the information I just gave, USCIS deems the signature that is scanned to be as true as if it were a "wet signature".  This is one of those questions that people will say it's black and others will say it's gray. No one can agree and that is why I submit "official" documentation that outlines what is accepted. The choice is still yours but at least you have the information from the horses mouth.

 

Further, the I-134 is not a binding contract so there is no real need for a wet signature. Now when you do the I-864 for your AOS after marriage then yes, it requires a wet signature, but the two of you are going to be together when you execute that document so it is really a mute point.

 

 

Edited August 13, 2018 by Greenbaum

[JayHouser 209]

35 minutes ago, VickeySis said:

Big time prayers this week for my friends @Lucy&Jason @Snuffles @LuFloladyThis IS going to be your all’s week!! Lifting you all up in my thoughts and prayers♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

Don't leave me out lol. At 222 days now 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

40 minutes ago, VickeySis said:

Big time prayers this week for my friends @Lucy&Jason @Snuffles @LuFloladyThis IS going to be your all’s week!! Lifting you all up in my thoughts and prayers♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

Thank you thank you friend @VickeySis 😘😘😘

[JJAN 46]

43 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Thank you thank you friend @VickeySis 😘😘😘

 

 

i'll include you all in my prayers too!

Edited August 13, 2018 by JJAN

[JJAN 46]

Just a question - I am the beneficiary, and I haven't received any letter yet (we got approved 8th Aug). Will the letter state which NVC to process the visa? Cos we requested to change the address to Phil (2 months back) but we didn't receive any confirmation if they got our request. Thanks a lot! Have a good day.

[Suny & LeLe 174]

2 minutes ago, JJAN said:

Just a question - I am the beneficiary, and I haven't received any letter yet (we got approved 8th Aug). Will the letter state which NVC to process the visa? Cos we requested to change the address to Phil (2 months back) but we didn't receive any confirmation if they got our request. Thanks a lot! Have a good day.

There is only one NVC and you can call USCIS and make sure they have the correct address on file. if they have the correct address you want to make sure that your mailbox has your name inside just because some mailman don't leave important stuff without making sure it really belong to you( that happened to me with the NOA1). Also, it takes about a week and a half to get the NOA2 in the mail so you might be receiving it soon!

[Lucy&Jason 807]

3 minutes ago, JJAN said:

Just a question - I am the beneficiary, and I haven't received any letter yet (we got approved 8th Aug). Will the letter state which NVC to process the visa? Cos we requested to change the address to Phil (2 months back) but we didn't receive any confirmation if they got our request. Thanks a lot! Have a good day.

You will be receiving the hard copy of your noa2 any day from now. No sis, the letter(noa2 hardcopy) wont state which embassy. You will know upon calling nvc about your case number. Or you can also email them at  ASKNVC@state.gov  they are very responsive. If you wish for a transfer, i suggest do everything you can while it’s still in the nvc. Call them, email them everytime til they acknowledge your embassy transfer.