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Ah, I didnt realise that, sorry! Well if it's free data for you, that's a bonus! Before I signed up for TMVN, VJ data was indicating a huge backlog. I'd heard from VJers directly that they were looking at much more recent cases - TMVN echoed this. I think because VJ data is so reliant on user input, which can be incorrect or people simply don't update anything, it can really skew it.

I'd agree with this. In my own experience we received a response exactly in line with the TMVN prediction - although I will note that VJ wasn't far off either. If you are someone who finds peace of mind in having as much detail as possible, during a time where you lack all control, then it's worth the small monthly fee IMO.

Does she still have a job and home in her country still? Proving that she didn't have immigrant intent will be tough if she cut all ties to her home country before travelling to see you.

Not true. Everyone does it differently. When I got engaged I was in sweatpants and a t-shirt. I didn't even have a ring at the time. Dresses, suits, dinners, parties, jewelry, etc are not evidence of an engagement. All it takes is a question and an answer. It doesn't matter how many receipts and photos you have. All USCIS care about is if your relationship is genuine, you've met within 2 years and that you are both legally able to marry. Be cautious of trying too hard. It may end up working against you.

I just want to post here for any future readers that it is totally worth checking with your GP to see what boosters they can offer you free of charge. I sent the full list to my surgery and they said they could provide me with boosters for Td/IPV and MMR. I received both on the same day via an appointment with a nurse.

You don't need the Covid-19 booster in order to get your K1 approved and move to the US to marry, but you will need it once you are adjusting status. It is advisable that you make the most of UK NHS and/or more affordable private clinics to receive a booster before you move, rather than pay a much higher premium to receive what you need in the States. Q. Why do immigrants (including adjustment of status applicants) have to show proof they have received certain vaccinations? A. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a)(1)(A)(ii), a noncitizen who seeks admission as an immigrant or who seeks adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident, who fails to show proof that they were vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases, is inadmissible and therefore ineligible for admission or adjustment of status. (https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements) The choice is yours. FYI, depending on your location, Boots offer Covid boosters: https://www.boots.com/health-pharmacy/covid-19-information-products-and-testing/private-covid-vaccination They cost £98, so cheaper than most private GPs, but you may have to factor in some travel costs to get to one that offers the service.

You have missed out important context: When did you file and pay the fee?

Probably best to wait until your divorce is finalised and you've done the 6 month waiting period so you can provide all necessary docs for the application. Surely that is better than risking delays/rejection due to being unable to prove that you are legally free to marry.

FYI many users have had problems with paying via credit card as your CC issuer may block/decline the payment, resulting in application rejection and requiring re-filing. I think the safest bet is check or money order.

What bigger of a mess could there be with you opting to knowingly allow your ex-husband to procure a green card (solely granted on the premise of being married to you)? You did this knowing full well that he would not be remaining married to you. This is literally visa fraud.

Thank you! Just want to be super sure I'm not missing anything obvious seeing how we missed answering it in the first place lol!

I am bumping this thread as we've now received the RFE letter. I've attached pics here. To me it looks like they are simply asking for us to answer the IMB question and provide any further info if needed. Just to say again, we did not meet via an IMB so I suspect we would be just ticking NO and returning the single page RFE back to USCIS? @alliejourney would appreciate your thoughts as you have been through this!

Your approval of the I-129F is valid for 4 months from the date of approval, so as long as you attend your interview within that time frame, you will be fine. Maybe you will see slots available for after 13th July already so can just book something now. If not, there's a chance that you can just book when you return. You may find that if there are no spaces available within the next 4 months, then your approval validity will be extended. I believe this is automatically done by the embassy. It would be a good idea to take your letter from the embassy with you on your trip. Now that you're approved to apply for the K1, you are technically a higher risk for travel so should evidence as many reasons to return to the UK as possible (embassy interview being a good one to include).

It does appear that processing has picked up significantly, but it isn't possible to say that you will categorically go through processing in-line with other applicants. There's too many factors personal to your own circumstances that could impact on the time it takes for your case to be adjudicated. Look at VJ timelines of others from the same country as you/your beneficiary. The more recent their timeline, the better it can be used as a guide (with emphasis on that, do not expect the same). I think it is best to err on the side of caution and allow yourself atleast 12 months from start to finish, but accepting that it could be more. If it's less, then it's a bonus.

Haven't yet received the letter, so I am just trying to catch possibilities so I can start working on a response now (if needed). Seeing as I missed the checkbox, I'm confident that the RFE will request a response to that at the very least. I've seen similar letters being shown and was wondering if we'd get the same. I was thinking that if we did, if there'd be any advantage in still providing disclosure about Discord and making it clear that it isn't an IMB. I'm now just conscious of the fact that we said we "met online" which is kinda vague. In hindsight, I wish I'd offered more of an explanation. Would you also think we'd need to print out that particular page again, complete it and send it back for inclusion in our case? Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. If we do end up including Discord ToS, I'll follow your advice. Would you suggest highlighting particular points to make it easier for them to skim through? I doubt they will sit there and attentively read through it all... Thank you everyone!

Recently received RFE and do not currently know for sure the exact request but as I love to suffer, I have been going over our application to look for anything that stands out. It has just come to my attention that we neglected to answer the question regarding if we met via an IMB: Kicking myself that of all the times both me and fiancé looked through it, we glanced over it every time! I am hoping some kind VJers will be able to provide some advice that will help us should the RFE relate to this (quite likely, I think?). Me and my fiancé met on a chat platform called Discord via a mutual friend. In our letter of circumstances meeting, we stated that we met online through a mutual friend, but did not specify the platform (which understandably would make USCIS unsure if we did meet through an IMB). I am now thinking that the best way to address this RFE (if relating to the above) is to provide full disclosure of the fact that we met on Discord and provide an explanation of what Discord is, with emphasis on the fact that it is not an IMB. I have read on here and Reddit that it's good practice to provide the platforms ToS/T&Cs to evidence that it is not an IMB site, however Discord's information does not mention any detail relating to this. Their ToS can be found here: https://discord.com/terms. It's very lengthy and I am not sure which aspect of the ToS would be best for me to use. Are there any VJ couples who met in similar circumstances and were RFE'd into providing info on their use of Discord in meeting, and what this is? Or did you include info on Discord in your initial application and didn't get an RFE - if so, what sort of detail did you provide?

Thanks, Mallory. The update says to do an e-request if we haven't received it by the 20th so will just hang tight for now. It's just killing me knowing they want something but not knowing what!

We unfortunately received an update of an RFE yesterday (5th June). The update states that the letter has been sent out and details are within. I'm wondering if there is any way to retrieve this letter online or do we have no choice but to wait for physical mail? I have read some people say to check the "Documents" tab on USCIS account but there is no tab for me - only "Case status" and "Case history".

It's only technically required if your petition approval has expired by the time you are interviewing, but as it is a case of literally just changing the date on your I-129F letters of intent and re-printing, I am unsure why anyone would leave this out. It's better to have too much than not enough.

The response you pasted sounds like you are making a general enquiry. You should try calling the NVC to make a case-specific enquiry.

You should complete your timeline. It will help VJers provide you with advice more specific to your situation. K1 Flowchart says the following: You are making enquiries, but what is their response?

My first visit was November 2023 and was pre-engagement, so pre-petition. The officer at the PoE (Atlanta) asked where I was heading to and for what. I responded with my final destination and that I was here to see my partner. No issues. My second visit was March 2024 and still pre-petition. The officer at the PoE (Detroit) was giving everybody a hard time. It was pretty wild, being stood in the queue and one officer is just barking "NEXT! NEXT! NEXT! MOVE IT!". This did not help my nerves and I prayed I wouldn't be sent to his booth, but I was! He asked me where I was going and who I was going to see. I responded where and said I was visiting my partner. He asked if we were engaged and I responded yes. He then asked when we're getting married and I said we hadn't set a date yet. He asked what I do for work and I told him. He responded with a comment about the city I live in, and I was surprised to hear that he was familiar with it. I made a jokey comment in response and he said "Good luck, you're gonna need it" and let me through. It was one of the most intense experiences of my life! We have a third visit planned for December 2024. I am unsure (and kinda scared) how it may pan out, but I intend to arrive very prepared with ties to my home country (letter from employer stating that I am employed, copy of tenancy agreement, copy of I-129F application and copy of scheduled K1 interview [hoping to have a date set by then, if it doesn't come before]). I might try and avoid PoE at Detroit this time.

Sounds to me like you're thinking of using purchases associated with a marriage to evidence an engagement. Kinda risky to do so as any implication that you are already married voids the fiancé petition.

How does your relationship not look like the approved ones you have read about? Everyone is different. Me and my fiancé didn't focus on pics either, we provided 1 image in our application. There is much more weight on evidencing a physical meet up with boarding passes, flight itineraries, accommodation booking, etc. VJers generally advise that pics are not the strongest of evidence as without time stamps (which can be easily falsified anyway) and meta data, there is no way to really prove the pics were taken when you say they were.

You seemed to have missed the following: Unless the London embassy has directly specified to you in writing that they only require one of the various supporting docs, it wouldn't be wise of you to attend your interview with only tax returns.