August 2018 I-129F Filers

[Isabel&Will 113]

7 hours ago, Nafisa Zaripova said:

The same thing has happened to us!!! WE got RFE saying that my fiancé forgot to answer questions about criminal record. First he was saying that he didn't forget and he couldn't miss the whole page, but later  we thought probably he could have missed because he was going through some work related stress at that time. however he found the copy of the form where it clearly shows he answered all the questions there. So we didn't even know what to think because  none of us has any criminal record..I mean did they send all these questions after finding something about him? thinking that he lied??? 

It's so bizarre... my fiance was a correctional officer and then joined the US military which both require extensive background checks so you'd think that by default that should be some evidence in his favour to support the fact that he doesn't have a criminal record but I guess not? I'm wondering if something marked him for having those checks done... 😕 For us, it's also possible that something was misplaced or lost from our original petition, since they sent it back to us when they missed the cheque. It seemed like everything was there but since I wasn't physically in the packet's presence I can't say for sure.

[JMEngland 438]

Received RFE today. Forgot to check a box for the IMB question. it was a simple check a box and return thing. Waiting in line at the post office now to overnight it back. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, Robin Redemsky said:

So I feel silly asking this but is the NOA1 date the day the USCIS received your case or when you received the letter in the mail? They got my case on 8-31-18 and they sent out the letter of receipt on 9-5-18. I was thinking to myself this morning that I might be in the wrong filers group 😂

We run a 2 for 1 special on the filers group where you can buy one group and get a second group for free. So go ahead and make your choice from our variety.   All kidding aside, you can be in multiple threads as we invite you to become the most knowledgeable about your visa journey as you can.

 

BTW thanks for updating your profile. We appreciate that from you.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, Isabel&Will said:

It's so bizarre... my fiance was a correctional officer and then joined the US military which both require extensive background checks so you'd think that by default that should be some evidence in his favour to support the fact that he doesn't have a criminal record but I guess not? I'm wondering if something marked him for having those checks done... 😕 For us, it's also possible that something was misplaced or lost from our original petition, since they sent it back to us when they missed the cheque. It seemed like everything was there but since I wasn't physically in the packet's presence I can't say for sure.

Everyone goes through the basic background checks. It doesn't matter if you are a son to a Senator or in the Military or what not. After the initial BC if there is something that what shows up it will be come under further investigated or if nothing is found it's considered "passing" and your file continues to get adjudicated.

 

There are background checks at USCIS.

 

As part of its benefits adjudication process and as required by law, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits. These background checks consist of four separate checks against systems within Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to facilitate the collection and transmission of information necessary to complete background check processes, USCIS maintains five information technology electronic systems: the Fingerprint Masthead Notification System (FMNS), the Customer Identity Capture System (CICS), the FD-258 Tracking System - Mainframe (FD-258 MF), the Benefits Biometrics Support System (BBSS), and the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Manifest. USCIS is conducting this privacy impact assessment (PIA) because FMNS, CICS, FD-258 MF, BBSS, and IBIS Manifest collect, use, and share personally identifiable information (PII). This PIA replaces the previously published USCIS PIA for the "Background Check Service (BCS)" which describes planned background check-related systems that were never implemented. Upon publication of this PIA, the BCS PIA will be retired.

 

I hope I have shed some more light on your topic to allow you to have a better understanding what the details are.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

12 hours ago, Nafisa Zaripova said:

The same thing has happened to us!!! WE got RFE saying that my fiancé forgot to answer questions about criminal record. First he was saying that he didn't forget and he couldn't miss the whole page, but later  we thought probably he could have missed because he was going through some work related stress at that time. however he found the copy of the form where it clearly shows he answered all the questions there. So we didn't even know what to think because  none of us has any criminal record..I mean did they send all these questions after finding something about him? thinking that he lied??? 

That question is a very tricky question and great thought should go into answering the RFE with out soul searching. There have been multiple cases on VJ with some who thought that a dismissed case didn't warrant a check box "no criminal history" and come to find out that did count toward an answer. Since they said NO they were denied an approval. Another case of someone who thought the a expunge record as a "teen" youth was all but dead. They answered no but USCIS denied their application. So buyer beware.

[MsNina 184]

7 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

That question is a very tricky question and great thought should go into answering the RFE with out soul searching. There have been multiple cases on VJ with some who thought that a dismissed case didn't warrant a check box "no criminal history" and come to find out that did count toward an answer. Since they said NO they were denied an approval. Another case of someone who thought the a expunge record as a "teen" youth was all but dead. They answered no but USCIS denied their application. So buyer beware.

These answers are purely skeptical. Best thing to do is...if you have any crimes that are listed on the form expunged or not...tell them about it. Teen is very vague because they only want police records for beneficiares starting at 16. Juvenile records are donezo if you dont continue bad behavior...just my thoughts..dont be scared as we dont really know why people are truly being denied with criminal backgrounds..in most cases you should have a chance to explain...hang in there..

[Jedi JayR 44]

On 1/30/2019 at 1:44 AM, Faisal1 said:

I think i wont get it until my case processing time over

You are not alone.

[Shiran 1,134]

7 hours ago, Robin Redemsky said:

So I feel silly asking this but is the NOA1 date the day the USCIS received your case or when you received the letter in the mail? They got my case on 8-31-18 and they sent out the letter of receipt on 9-5-18. I was thinking to myself this morning that I might be in the wrong filers group 😂

Ultimately it is 5 day difference, that doesn't matter. I used NOTICE day for my NOA1 date because

• That is what VJ tells you to do, if you hover your mouse pointer over little ? next to time line. 
• It makes sense for me to put NOTICE date for when NOTICE was issued. NOA2 only has notice date on it, so it makes sense to me to compare like to like, from one notice date to another.
• Your Priority date is your received date. You will not see priority date mentioned until you are at NVC date then it shows up.

Edited January 31, 2019 by Shiran

[ACHH 16]

Hello everyone! 

 

I´ve been reading all of you for a while and you´ve helped me a lot to deal with the long wait. But today I have great news. Our NOA2 arrivedd by mail =D!!! 

 

NOA1 old site: 08/28/2018

NOA1 new site: 08/31/2018

NOA2: 01/25/2019

 

Good luck to everyone 

[Blondie0216 93]

1 minute ago, ACHH said:

Hello everyone! 

 

I´ve been reading all of you for a while and you´ve helped me a lot to deal with the long wait. But today I have great news. Our NOA2 arrivedd by mail =D!!! 

 

NOA1 old site: 08/28/2018

NOA1 new site: 08/31/2018

NOA2: 01/25/2019

 

Good luck to everyone 

Congrats!!!

[ChristinaC 22]

On 1/30/2019 at 10:43 AM, PurelyRavage said:

Just got my approval!!!

NOA1: August 7 2018
RFE: January 14 2019

Response Received: January 25, 2019
NOA2: January 30 2019

congrats!

[Blondie0216 93]

11 minutes ago, Blondie0216 said:

Congrats!!!

PurelyRavage  did you send in letters from friends or family as well.  That was on our list on our RFE of what could be sent in as proof we have met in last 2 years

[Blondie0216 93]

1 minute ago, Brylie said:

Did everyone get the email from uscis saying “you may have missed an email”?

Have not seen any emails from them. 

 

Did you have to provide proof of meeting in the last two years for your RFE.  I cant remember whose RFE's were what right now. So many to remember lol

[AGF 146]

7 minutes ago, Brylie said:

Did everyone get the email from uscis saying “you may have missed an email”?

Yes I did.. Haven't checked it on the website yet though.

[MsNina 184]

1 minute ago, AGF said:

Yes I did.. Haven't checked it on the website yet though.

Yes.. i was so happy ..but nothing 4 me..im december/january case. 😩