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Suggestions for Guide Updates?

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,273

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"Evidence of financial support" can be dangerous to recommend, depending on the consulate.  I'd omit it.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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AliTan   53

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7 hours ago, Captain Ewok said:

Suggestions on evidence?

@Allaboutwaiting gave you the exact RFE.  What I included was a letter explaining the obvious, that we can't make official plans until we know he is coming, but gave example of things we were considering.  I included a few screenshots of chats to back up that we had talked about these things.  I also included new letters of intent, a receipt for the wedding rings, pictures of my dress made in his country.  I agree with @TBoneTX I would include financial support unless specifically asked for it.  I am not advising anyone to pay for something that can't be refunded or do something they weren't already planning to do.  But other examples could be a quote from a venue or catering service, email communication with your county clerk's office or your planned officiant.  Just whatever you have that shows you are in some way preparing to get married.

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13 minutes ago, AliTan said:

@Allaboutwaiting gave you the exact RFE.  What I included was a letter explaining the obvious, that we can't make official plans until we know he is coming, but gave example of things we were considering.  I included a few screenshots of chats to back up that we had talked about these things.  I also included new letters of intent, a receipt for the wedding rings, pictures of my dress made in his country.  I agree with @TBoneTX I would include financial support unless specifically asked for it.  I am not advising anyone to pay for something that can't be refunded or do something they weren't already planning to do.  But other examples could be a quote from a venue or catering service, email communication with your county clerk's office or your planned officiant.  Just whatever you have that shows you are in some way preparing to get married.

Sorry, that should say WOULDN'T include financial support.  For some reason I can't edit.

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