August 2018 I-129F Filers

[Mer and Matt 36]

3 minutes ago, sarahw907 said:

Congratulations!!!! How long did it take for you from when you found out they asked for a RFE to the approval. 

We never had a RFE. Got approved without the letters. 

[sarahw907 47]

4 minutes ago, Mer and Matt said:

We never had a RFE. Got approved without the letters. 

That is even better!!!! Im waiting in the RFE letter to find out what they need. I sent sooooo much information. I called and while the lady claims she doesn't have access to the information of what they are asking for she said don't panic it's usually something silly ....I'm hoping that was her giving me a hint😂

[Mer and Matt 36]

1 minute ago, sarahw907 said:

That is even better!!!! Im waiting in the RFE letter to find out what they need. I sent sooooo much information. I called and while the lady claims she doesn't have access to the information of what they are asking for she said don't panic it's usually something silly ....I'm hoping that was her giving me a hint😂

Hahaha I can imagine. Most RFE’s aren’t really hard to fix. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much time but keep in mind.....the longest wait is over! 

[osally1 41]

On 10/3/2018 at 10:27 PM, Greenbaum said:

Not all Embassy's require an updated letter. I recommend everyone read their Embassy's P3 letter as it will have all the requirements for the interview. No need to do when do will do.

Hello please which number can i cll to check on my case with USCIS that will be able to talk to representative ? please anyone  

[osally1 41]

16 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

She's correct and so are you. They do sit until they can be processed.

please can we talk to the uscis representative to be able to check our case bcoz does old and new sites are not saying anything more than received this .... date and nothing more. thanks  

[JMEngland 438]

1 hour ago, osally1 said:

Hello please which number can i cll to check on my case with USCIS that will be able to talk to representative ? please anyone  

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us

[Blondie0216 93]

First off I would like to thank Greenbaum for all of the help and information  provided for all of us going through this process.  It is much appreciated.  

 

I do have income questions again though.  My fiance works only part time and was off work most of last year due to an injury.  This job he is at now is new. He never collected disability or any government income while off work because he has money in savings to live off of.  He has a house (with a mortgage) and money in savings.  It is at least triple plus the minimum income requirements.  Does anyone know if savings is enough to show he can support me?   He also has a financial settlement coming soon. Thanks in advance. I will be going to the Consulate in Montreal for my interview. 

[sarahw907 47]

8 hours ago, Mer and Matt said:

Hahaha I can imagine. Most RFE’s aren’t really hard to fix. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much time but keep in mind.....the longest wait is over! 

That is a good way of looking at it!!! Thank you!!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, osally1 said:

Hello please which number can i cll to check on my case with USCIS that will be able to talk to representative ? please anyone  

#13

 

8 hours ago, osally1 said:

please can we talk to the uscis representative to be able to check our case bcoz does old and new sites are not saying anything more than received this .... date and nothing more. thanks  

See above.

Edited February 4, 2019 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, sarahw907 said:

 

Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline OR your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, Blondie0216 said:

First off I would like to thank Greenbaum for all of the help and information  provided for all of us going through this process.  It is much appreciated.  

 

I do have income questions again though.  My fiancé works only part time and was off work most of last year due to an injury.  This job he is at now is new. He never collected disability or any government income while off work because he has money in savings to live off of.  He has a house (with a mortgage) and money in savings.  It is at least triple plus the minimum income requirements.  Does anyone know if savings is enough to show he can support me?   He also has a financial settlement coming soon. Thanks in advance. I will be going to the Consulate in Montreal for my interview. 

To figure if you have minimum income requirements where upon you fall short of the need match then the difference times five is what he'll need in savings.

 

Example..   His W2 wages are 19,275 ($1000 short of the guideline), then you need $5000  ($1000 x 5) in bank deposits to make up the difference. If he is $2,000 short then he will need $10,000. So it goes up very quickly.

 

If you PM me with his different incomes that he his or will be receiving, maybe we can figure something out. I wouldn't want to talk here in this thread about personal income matters. Of course if you are satisfied with my answer here then there is no need to take this further. Up to you.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

12 hours ago, sarahw907 said:

That is even better!!!! Im waiting in the RFE letter to find out what they need. I sent sooooo much information. I called and while the lady claims she doesn't have access to the information of what they are asking for she said don't panic it's usually something silly ....I'm hoping that was her giving me a hint😂

There is no hint. She really doesn't know. She has no access to that information other than being able to let you know that their is a RFE in the making. Yes most RFE's are of the minor issue.

 

Technically speaking, an RFE is a written request for more information and documentation that USCIS mails out if they believe that they don’t yet have enough evidence to approve or deny a given application.

There are many varying degrees of RFE's. Some as simple as not "ticking" off a question. Others forgot the fiancé(e) letter and then others who met on a website and now need to prove that it wasn't a marriage arrangement website.

 

Once you get your RFE, read over very carefully as you only have one chance to reply accurately without causing undue harm. Once you know what it is set out to correct and to include "everything" they are asking for. Then reread the RFE to ensure you are compliant. Make copies of everything for your record and send back using their instructions which are contained within the RFE. If the RFE requires a signature, PLEASE don't forget this. Once received at USCIS your case will begin adjudication where the agent had left off. No one can tell you how long it will take so be patient.

[Blondie0216 93]

7 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

To figure if you have minimum income requirements where upon you fall short of the need match then the difference times five is what he'll need in savings.

 

Example..   His W2 wages are 19,275 ($1000 short of the guideline), then you need $5000  ($1000 x 5) in bank deposits to make up the difference. If he is $2,000 short then he will need $10,000. So it goes up very quickly.

 

If you PM me with his different incomes that he his or will be receiving, maybe we can figure something out. I wouldn't want to talk here in this thread about personal income matters. Of course if you are satisfied with my answer here then there is no need to take this further. Up to you.

Ok thank you.  I will talk to him and will PM you in the next couple days.   I appreciate it so much 😊

[FaintSpartan 138]

3 minutes ago, Brylie said:

I was told he cannot enter the states while waiting for the I129-F /K1 visa by the boarder patrol themselves. I called them a few months after filing for it to see. Maybe the guy I spoke to was in a bad mood that day? But he told me a big fat no, they would not let him enter because he has intentions to immigrate here and we have to wait until approved. My lawyer told me the same thing... when my lawyer told me that, I felt inclined to ask BP myself lol.... 

Don't believe that. I'm a beneficiary and I entered the US via Austin around a month ago. They didn't even ask about my pending application. CBP themselves have stated on their website that you can enter the US with a k-1 pending, they're just likely to take a closer look at you, and even then they often don't. The beneficiary just needs to bring undeniable proof of their intention to return back to their home country. Such as a statement from their place of work, an active ongoing rental agreement, bills etc. Stuff that proves an ongoing life in their home country and that would prove to be detrimental to their lives if they abandoned it anytime soon. 

 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1247/~/travel-while-k-1-fiance%2Ffiancee-visa-pending

 

There are also plenty of cases on VisaJourney of people who have visited their fiance(e) during the K-1 process.

[Blondie0216 93]

1 hour ago, Brylie said:

I was told he cannot enter the states while waiting for the I129-F /K1 visa by the boarder patrol themselves. I called them a few months after filing for it to see. Maybe the guy I spoke to was in a bad mood that day? But he told me a big fat no, they would not let him enter because he has intentions to immigrate here and we have to wait until approved. My lawyer told me the same thing... when my lawyer told me that, I felt inclined to ask BP myself lol.... 

Wow that's crazy.  I've gone to see him since filing and also to visit other friends and family in michigan and havent had issues yet but they have been short visits.  I didn't know how extended visits would be looked upon.   I wonder if it depends on the crossing