November 2019 I-129f Filers

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, LibbyG99 said:

170 days later and we just received notification of an RFE coming in the mail. I don't know what it's about but I'm definitely worried.... not the response I was hoping for. 😪

Nothing to really be worried about. 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. An RFE normally is a minor item and should not be looked at like it's a denial but an opportunity for you to complete your application. USCIS would not send out an RFE if they were going to deny your application. It's just a step that they must take and once they have your information and it meets their approval then you should be seeing your NOA2.

 

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 FROM THE RFE 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. Include the original RFE letter along with a cover letter explaining what you are including in your reply. Like a checklist format. 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.

[LibbyG99 65]

On 4/22/2020 at 3:18 PM, Greenbaum said:

Nothing to really be worried about. 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. An RFE normally is a minor item and should not be looked at like it's a denial but an opportunity for you to complete your application. USCIS would not send out an RFE if they were going to deny your application. It's just a step that they must take and once they have your information and it meets their approval then you should be seeing your NOA2.

 

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 FROM THE RFE 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. Include the original RFE letter along with a cover letter explaining what you are including in your reply. Like a checklist format. 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.

Thanks fried. I received the RFE- they want more information on a DUI I got 11 years ago. Do you think this arrest will cause them to reject our application? I feel like it was long enough ago and a misdemeanor so shouldn't be an issue. They also want more passport photos.

 

Also can I send in things they didn't ask for as well? For example my fiance and I have met 4 more times in person since I sent in the application. Can I show proof of that to kind of "pad" our application even though they haven't asked for it?

 

Thanks for everyone's help!

Edited April 28, 2020 by LibbyG99

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 minutes ago, LibbyG99 said:

Thanks fried. I received the RFE- they want more information on a DUI I got 11 years ago. Do you think this arrest will cause them to reject our application? I feel like it was long enough ago and a misdemeanor so shouldn't be an issue. They also want more passport photos.

 

Also can I send in things they didn't ask for as well? For example my fiance and I have met 4 more times in person since I sent in the application. Can I show proof of that to kind of "pad" our application even though they haven't asked for it?

 

Thanks for everyone's help!

A DUI is not a deal breaker. As I stated earlier, they have pretty much made up their minds that you are approved BUT they need one more bit of information to officially approve your application to send it onward.

 

Why send additional information when they have already made up their minds that what you sent, less the DUI information, they are ready to approve your application. Sending more information only opens a rabbit hole that you do not want them to go down. Just do what I originally explained to answer the RFE. 

 

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 FROM THE RFE 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. Include the original RFE letter along with a cover letter explaining what you are including in your reply. Like a checklist format. 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.

 

I know a thing or two because I have seen a thing or two! 

[LibbyG99 65]

23 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

A DUI is not a deal breaker. As I stated earlier, they have pretty much made up their minds that you are approved BUT they need one more bit of information to officially approve your application to send it onward.

 

Why send additional information when they have already made up their minds that what you sent, less the DUI information, they are ready to approve your application. Sending more information only opens a rabbit hole that you do not want them to go down. Just do what I originally explained to answer the RFE. 

 

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 FROM THE RFE 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. Include the original RFE letter along with a cover letter explaining what you are including in your reply. Like a checklist format. 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.

 

I know a thing or two because I have seen a thing or two! 

Thank you! Friend, not fried 🤣

Edited April 28, 2020 by LibbyG99

[celestial47 6]

Has someone got the approval these days ?. Uscis got our rfe reply and we have been waiting since then. 

[celestial47 6]

11 minutes ago, celestial47 said:

Has someone got the approval these days ?. Uscis got our rfe reply and we have been waiting since then. 

They got our rfe reply March 17 I dont know why we have to wait that long 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

11 minutes ago, celestial47 said:

They got our rfe reply March 17 I dont know why we have to wait that long 

 

We are in a pandemic and the governmental offices and the embassies are running with a skeleton and in some cases are completely closed. Nothing is going to happen until this virus dissipates. There will be action announced closer to the opening of the embassies on how they will address those who had interviews scheduled and those who want to schedule an interview. Also, if you have a NOA2 about to expire there is no reason to panic or be concerned. That too will be addressed by the embassies once they are closer to opening. We are in a wait and see mode till the embassies start opening again. BTW, this is my opinion and that is the embassies will begin to open with those that are in a less affected area then move on to those in highly affected areas. I believe that the embassies will reschedule those that were cancelled and then open the schedule for those who are ready to receive an interview date. Best place to be tuned in to what will happen at the embassy level is to be on their webpage because that is where the announcement and further instructions will be posted.  

[drbirx 0]

My K1 visa application was received by the government on November 15th. My case status still reads as "Your case has been received". Is anyone else on the same boat of taking this long to process?

 

I submitted a correction to a typo in my street address. I received confirmation that the typo was fixed and a note will be left for the adjudicator to reference. 

 

Does the file process through a different internal system if there is a typo?

 

EDIT: I meant to post this in the November 2019 K-1 visa topic. I am not sure how to delete this or move it to the other topic.

Edited April 30, 2020 by drbirx

[TBoneTX 45,079]

3 hours ago, drbirx said:

I meant to post this in the November 2019 K-1 visa topic.

I happened upon your post and merged it into the main thread.

The "report post" link (at top right of every post) is your friend for such things in the future.  

Welcome to the forum.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

11 hours ago, drbirx said:

My K1 visa application was received by the government on November 15th. My case status still reads as "Your case has been received". Is anyone else on the same boat of taking this long to process?

 

I submitted a correction to a typo in my street address. I received confirmation that the typo was fixed and a note will be left for the adjudicator to reference. 

 

Does the file process through a different internal system if there is a typo?

 

EDIT: I meant to post this in the November 2019 K-1 visa topic. I am not sure how to delete this or move it to the other topic.

The average waiting time for approval of the I-129F is five months. In some cases, the approval could arrive in as little as 3 months or as much as >7. In others, it could take longer. You can check the current I-129F petition processing times to see if there are any backlogs at the USCIS service center processing your petition.

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

Corrections to the I-129f do not require it to be processed any differently without corrections.

[Dale. 264]

18 hours ago, drbirx said:

My K1 visa application was received by the government on November 15th. My case status still reads as "Your case has been received". Is anyone else on the same boat of taking this long to process?

 

I submitted a correction to a typo in my street address. I received confirmation that the typo was fixed and a note will be left for the adjudicator to reference. 

 

Does the file process through a different internal system if there is a typo?

 

EDIT: I meant to post this in the November 2019 K-1 visa topic. I am not sure how to delete this or move it to the other topic.

No it does change if there is a typo.  Day 332 of waiting for Noa2 here

[Leils 0]

Hi, Nov Filers,

 

I have been Following many pages including this for a while now and just thought I should also join the VJ community as a member instead of a peeper 🤪.
 

I am a USC/petitioner and a November filer too. Received NOA1- 11/14/19. I got bounced between TSC, then PSC then NSC. I asked customer service and they assured me that all looks good and I shouldn’t worry but just needs to wait through the processing time which is within normal time frame. 
 

I was planning on visiting my hubby again before this COVID19 but it was too late. I am seriously thinking of moving there with him and just wait out until we get approved but that would really affect my work and school (doing my masters). Hhhhhh the wait is killing me. My husband is more patient and calm about all this than I am.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Leils said:

Hi, Nov Filers,

 

I have been Following many pages including this for a while now and just thought I should also join the VJ community as a member instead of a peeper 🤪.
 

I am a USC/petitioner and a November filer too. Received NOA1- 11/14/19. I got bounced between TSC, then PSC then NSC. I asked customer service and they assured me that all looks good and I shouldn’t worry but just needs to wait through the processing time which is within normal time frame. 
 

I was planning on visiting my hubby again before this COVID19 but it was too late. I am seriously thinking of moving there with him and just wait out until we get approved but that would really affect my work and school (doing my masters). Hhhhhh the wait is killing me. My husband is more patient and calm about all this than I am.

Welcome to the thread. We are here to help you so if you have any questions please ask. We to will have questions so bear with us when we ask. The do affect the outcome of our answers. 

 

My first question is do you have a tourist visa to visit your "husband"?

Second question is what visa are you applying for? If you have a husband, it sounds like a CR-1/IR-1 and not a K-1. (I'm asking because everyone in this thread have fiancé's and are chasing a K-1 visa, so I just want to make sure that you are in the best thread for help).

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.
 
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.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.
 
Thanks 

 

[Faith19 9]

Has anyone got K1 approved yet who filed at the end of November 2019?

 

Thank you in advance for your response!😊

[Greenbaum 12,259]

14 minutes ago, Faith19 said:

Has anyone got K1 approved yet who filed at the end of November 2019?

 

Thank you in advance for your response!😊

 

Some have but most have not. The embassies are not interviewing at this time.