K1 application NOA1 delay after filing at the local lockbox (merged)

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,093]

26 minutes ago, Olafunmilayo said:

It was a standard mail so there was no  tracking num. Yes, I have rounded up the information to build the packet.

Even with the most minimal level of documentation that could be remotely acceptable, the I-129F package isn't going to fit in a standard envelope.

 

A USPS priority mail envelope (which is what almost everyone who submits their form by USPS uses, as it's the easiest and cheapest thing that's big enough) does have a tracking number.

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, DaveAndAnastasia said:

Even with the most minimal level of documentation that could be remotely acceptable, the I-129F package isn't going to fit in a standard envelope.

 

A USPS priority mail envelope (which is what almost everyone who submits their form by USPS uses, as it's the easiest and cheapest thing that's big enough) does have a tracking number.

Standard mail doesn't immediately mean standard envelope.   One can send any sized envelope or package standard first class, even if it is a dumb thing to do 

 

[Marieke H 2,520]

1 minute ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

Even with the most minimal level of documentation that could be remotely acceptable, the I-129F package isn't going to fit in a standard envelope.

 

A USPS priority mail envelope (which is what almost everyone who submits their form by USPS uses, as it's the easiest and cheapest thing that's big enough) does have a tracking number.

Apparently they initially only sent the form and money order. I guess you could fold that and stuff it in a standard envelope. However, the evidence packet that supposedly was sent after they received an RFE over the phone would definitely need something bigger and have a tracking number. Great point!

[Marieke H 2,520]

25 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I will go one step further.  Not only doesnt normally work that way, but doesn't work that way period.

You're right. I was trying to sugarcoat the fact that the fiancé probably hasn't been completely honest here.

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,093]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Standard mail doesn't immediately mean standard envelope.   One can send any sized envelope or package standard first class, even if it is a dumb thing to do 

True, but I'm pretty sure you get a tracking number even for regular first-class mail if you send a package.

 

/one time I sent a package to Anastasia before she got here that was under the minimum weight for international first-class mail so I sent it that way for half the cost of priority mail; I still got a tracking number

[payxibka 10,047]

2 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

True, but I'm pretty sure you get a tracking number even for regular first-class mail if you send a package.

 

/one time I sent a package to Anastasia before she got here that was under the minimum weight for international first-class mail so I sent it that way for half the cost of priority mail; I still got a tracking number

Nope.  Regular domestic first class doesn't automatically get tracking unless you request it.  Priority mail includes it automatically. 

[Malcom_T 33]

Like many others have stated, a lot of stuff doesn't add up here and a Fiance who is SERIOUS about the K-1 Would know sending just the I-129F and a payment won't cut it. Most if not everyone reading this is getting a feeling of you being left in the dark about the truth. Get your Fiance to join, read this thread and respond so others can get you the answers you both need. But to be honest, Refiling CORRECTLY is the only way forward.

[Fumero 26]

2 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

Please ask your fiance to join us here in this discussion........

My fiancé has joined @Kodee

[Fumero 26]

3 hours ago, Malcom_T said:

Like many others have stated, a lot of stuff doesn't add up here and a Fiance who is SERIOUS about the K-1 Would know sending just the I-129F and a payment won't cut it. Most if not everyone reading this is getting a feeling of you being left in the dark about the truth. Get your Fiance to join, read this thread and respond so others can get you the answers you both need. But to be honest, Refiling CORRECTLY is the only way forward.

Thank you @Malcom_TDo we need to write a withdrawal letter before refilling? since we don’t have any receipt number or approval or just cancel the money order and refile to the appropriate address 

[Marieke H 2,520]

21 minutes ago, Olafunmilayo said:

Thank you @Malcom_TDo we need to write a withdrawal letter before refilling? since we don’t have any receipt number or approval or just cancel the money order and refile to the appropriate address 

There is nothing to withdraw, because your first packet was never properly received. Cancel the money order, do A LOT of research to compile a new, complete packet, and send it to the correct address. 

[Malcom_T 33]

24 minutes ago, Olafunmilayo said:

Thank you @Malcom_TDo we need to write a withdrawal letter before refilling? since we don’t have any receipt number or approval or just cancel the money order and refile to the appropriate address 

Like @Marieke H said, there is nothing to file in terms of withdrawal and hence cancel the money order. Someone correct me if I am wrong but withdrawal petitions are done when USCIS acknowledges receipt of your application and there is a case number associated with it. Which isnt the case here. Just think of this as starting afresh. Gather ALL the documentations that are needed and submit. 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

20 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

There is nothing to withdraw, because your first packet was never properly received. Cancel the money order, do A LOT of research to compile a new, complete packet, and send it to the correct address. 

What about this post by the OP:

"My fiancé called the USCIS in February 2020 and they acknowledged receipt of the application and requested for other documents to forwarded, which he did. But still we haven’t yet gotten our NOA1."

[payxibka 10,047]

Until we hear from the USC,  I will give no credibility given to any information provided to the OP by said USC 

[Fumero 26]

56 minutes ago, Malcom_T said:

Like @Marieke H said, there is nothing to file in terms of withdrawal and hence cancel the money order. Someone correct me if I am wrong but withdrawal petitions are done when USCIS acknowledges receipt of your application and there is a case number associated with it. Which isnt the case here. Just think of this as starting afresh. Gather ALL the documentations that are needed and submit. 

Thank you so much @Malcom_T and very member of VJ who have been responding to this topic I really appreciate. I and my fiancé will do a proper filing and also update you guys as we go. 

[Marieke H 2,520]

5 hours ago, Olafunmilayo said:

My fiancé has joined @Kodee

Welcome, @Kodee! It would be really helpful if you could clarify a few things:

 

When you contacted USCIS in February, they confirmed that your petition was received? Did they give you a case number? You would have needed that case number when you mailed the extra documents so they could add those to your packet. What exactly was missing in your initial packet / what did you send?

 

Thank you!