I-129F Processing Times

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 hour ago, Erin & Ricky said:

 

 

 

True but I would assume that if the beneficiary is coming from a country where there has been a history of fraud that the petitioner will get extra screening to make sure the relationship is legitimate... right? 

If the beneficiary has never been in the US or had a petition filed for them the USCIS wouldn't have any records on them.   It is at the Department of State where the beneficiary gets run thru any watchlists.

 

Is there anything we should know about Ricky?

[SalishSea 17,829]

2 hours ago, Erin & Ricky said:

 

 

 

True but I would assume that if the beneficiary is coming from a country where there has been a history of fraud that the petitioner will get extra screening to make sure the relationship is legitimate... right? 

Nope.  The eligibility to petition a fiancee is quite basic:  petitioner must be USC, 2 year meeting requirement, both parties are legally able and willing to marry each other, etc. The relationship is not  really looked at until the consular stage.

 

This is why the vast majority of petitions are approved, even for fraudulent relationships, and also why the I-129f instructions specify evidence of the two year meeting, and nothing about 'ongoing relationship.'  

Edited May 5, 2020 by Jorgedig

[geowrian 22,337]

2 hours ago, Erin & Ricky said:

True but I would assume that if the beneficiary is coming from a country where there has been a history of fraud that the petitioner will get extra screening to make sure the relationship is legitimate... right? 

For an I-129F, nope. Absolutely no evidence of a relationship is required or requested with the petition (see the instructions for what they want to see). They just require an in-person meeting within the past 2 years, waivers for serial filers, IMB disclosure, etc. Nothing about the relationship.

The CO, on the other hand, will want to see that stuff for the visa interview.

Edited May 5, 2020 by geowrian

[Erin & Ricky 12]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

If the beneficiary has never been in the US or had a petition filed for them the USCIS wouldn't have any records on them.   It is at the Department of State where the beneficiary gets run thru any watchlists.

 

Is there anything we should know about Ricky?

 

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Nope.  The eligibility to petition a fiancee is quite basic:  petitioner must be USC, 2 year meeting requirement, both parties are legally able and willing to marry each other, etc. The relationship is not  really looked at until the consular stage.

 

This is why the vast majority of petitions are approved, even for fraudulent relationships, and also why the I-129f instructions specify evidence of the two year meeting, and nothing about 'ongoing relationship.'  

 

51 minutes ago, geowrian said:

For an I-129F, nope. Absolutely no evidence of a relationship is required or requested with the petition (see the instructions for what they want to see). They just require an in-person meeting within the past 2 years, waivers for serial filers, IMB disclosure, etc. Nothing about the relationship.

The CO, on the other hand, will want to see that stuff for the visa interview.

Oh okay, gotcha. That makes sense. When we sent in our packet the instructions I followed said it is a good idea to send evidence of a 'bonafide' relationship. I guess that's what I was thinking about but you guys are right, it's not a requirement. Good to know the above information. Thanks!

@Paul & Mary Nope, there's nothing you need to know about Ricky. I feel like it should be fairly straight forward for us. The only things are that I have been married before (but I sent in evidence that the divorce was finalized), the other thing is that he has never visited here. Other than that, we should be good to go.