Request For Evidence (RFE 2012)

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Request For Evidence (RFE) links below to view example of notice. (4 pages scanned)

pages 1,2,3 of 4 ---> Request For Evidence/RFE (2012)

page 4 of 4 ----> RFE pg 4

My Timeline

K1 Visa

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Vancouver, Canada

Date

I-129F Sent: 2011-11-16

I-129F NOA1: 2011-11-20

I-129F RFE(s): 2012-04-11

[belinda63 3,047]

You need to provide everything they ask for. A letter of intent to marry from both of you, I think a sample is in the guides, proof of having met in the last two years, and certified copies of divorce decrees. You would be best overloading rather than skimping on the evidence as they will not give you a second chance to answer to this RFE.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

You need to send in:

-the letter of intent to marry, from both of you, a template is available on this site under the K-1 guides.

-proof you have met in the past two years. Either receipts, boarding passes, stamps in passports, photos of the two of you together. The more the better.

-Send them a page of the story how you met and proposal.

-Reason for the customs violation, whatever that might be, and the outcome.

-proof the prior marriages were terminated, either by death or divorce BEFORE the K-1 was filed.

Someone didn't read the guides before they sent in their package.

Edited April 20, 2012 by sheeshkabelle

[dukeandduchess 141]

The customs violation is just saying that if they haven't met, they need to establish either a Hardship or a Violation of (religious and/or social) customs. I don't think either apply because they have met in person within the 2 years, if I remember correctly.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

The customs violation is just saying that if they haven't met, they need to establish either a Hardship or a Violation of (religious and/or social) customs. I don't think either apply because they have met in person within the 2 years, if I remember correctly.

Ahh I see now.

[Caryh 5,206]

You need to send in:

-the letter of intent to marry, from both of you, a template is available on this site under the K-1 guides.

-proof you have met in the past two years. Either receipts, boarding passes, stamps in passports, photos of the two of you together. The more the better.

-Send them a page of the story how you met and proposal.

-Reason for the customs violation, whatever that might be, and the outcome.

-proof the prior marriages were terminated, either by death or divorce BEFORE the K-1 was filed.

Someone didn't read the guides before they sent in their package.

The customs violations wasn't the parties violating customs laws, it was the exception to meeting in person if it violates long standing customs in the religion or culture.

Pay very close attention to the primary evidence list. Without any primary evidence your secondary evidence may not be acceptable to them. With little primary evidence, include a lot of secondary evidence. Also include a letter describing those meetings. It ties the evidence together. Get the dates, where and who written on the photos. Make it as easy as possible for them to understand what each bit of evidence means. Do not assume any evidence you sent originally is still with your petition. Resend all the original evidence again and include more.

[CANbirdUSman 11]

You need to provide everything they ask for. A letter of intent to marry from both of you, I think a sample is in the guides, proof of having met in the last two years, and certified copies of divorce decrees. You would be best overloading rather than skimping on the evidence as they will not give you a second chance to answer to this RFE.

Yes I understand, and will overload them with information. However, RFE's can be sent at anytime during the process. Some cases never get them, some get more then one. Every case is different. But yes, MORE information is better then none. Even though I've already given them some information that I will be resubmitting.

I put the example notice I received for others to view. Pretty easy to follow their instructions, if they apply to your situation. (Neither of us has been married before so divorce 'decrees' don't apply to our situation).

Cheers!

[CANbirdUSman 11]

You need to send in:

-the letter of intent to marry, from both of you, a template is available on this site under the K-1 guides.

-proof you have met in the past two years. Either receipts, boarding passes, stamps in passports, photos of the two of you together. The more the better.

-Send them a page of the story how you met and proposal.

-Reason for the customs violation, whatever that might be, and the outcome.

-proof the prior marriages were terminated, either by death or divorce BEFORE the K-1 was filed.

Someone didn't read the guides before they sent in their package.

Yeah, we did read over the guides. They just want MORE information. I

know what we need to send . Pretty easy instructions, once you get the letter. Whatever applies to our situation.

With our 1st package we did send a letters of intent & a time stamped photo of us (proof that we've met over the last 2 years).

Obviously that wasn't enough, and we'll read over guides on the RFE a little better. Not a huge deal, just more work.

Thanks for the advice

Cheers

[CANbirdUSman 11]

The customs violation is just saying that if they haven't met, they need to establish either a Hardship or a Violation of (religious and/or social) customs. I don't think either apply because they have met in person within the 2 years, if I remember correctly.

Good memory We met in 2008.

Yes, NOT everything on the notice applies to our situation. Thank goodness!

Cheers!

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Request For Evidence (RFE) links below to view example of notice. (4 pages scanned)

pages 1,2,3 of 4 ---> Request For Evidence/RFE (2012)

page 4 of 4 ----> RFE pg 4

My Timeline

K1 Visa

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Vancouver, Canada

Date

I-129F Sent: 2011-11-16

I-129F NOA1: 2011-11-20

I-129F RFE(s): 2012-04-11

*Please note, this is MY example notice. NOT everything on the notice applies to our situation.*

We need to comply with the follow:

-letter of intent to marry, from both of you (AGAIN... sent these with the I-129F package)

-proof you have met in the past two years (in our case Nov 2009-Nov 2011) Either receipts, boarding passes, stamps in passports, time-stamped photos of us (Did that with the 1st package, not enough info I guess)

-Circumstances of Meeting: A letter, how we met. (Advised to have those notarized. DOING that for sure)

[CANbirdUSman 11]

The customs violations wasn't the parties violating customs laws, it was the exception to meeting in person if it violates long standing customs in the religion or culture.

Pay very close attention to the primary evidence list. Without any primary evidence your secondary evidence may not be acceptable to them. With little primary evidence, include a lot of secondary evidence. Also include a letter describing those meetings. It ties the evidence together. Get the dates, where and who written on the photos. Make it as easy as possible for them to understand what each bit of evidence means. Do not assume any evidence you sent originally is still with your petition. Resend all the original evidence again and include more.

Yes.. never assume... I've heard in some cases, evidence that has been sent, can get lost. Therefore an RFE is sent out.

I'll be sure to give more Primary Evidence, and everything else we have. PHOTOS have to be time-stamped. I've got a few of those thank goodness. And I've printed off some pictures from 'FACEBOOK'. Those are time-stamped!

They have asked for a letter of how we met, (Circumstances of Meeting). So we'll be sending that, and I'm going to have it notarized. (Someone on this site advised doing that. Small fee for piece of mind).

Thanks for the advice

[JnJ13 13]

Yes.. never assume... I've heard in some cases, evidence that has been sent, can get lost. Therefore an RFE is sent out.

I'll be sure to give more Primary Evidence, and everything else we have. PHOTOS have to be time-stamped. I've got a few of those thank goodness. And I've printed off some pictures from 'FACEBOOK'. Those are time-stamped!

They have asked for a letter of how we met, (Circumstances of Meeting). So we'll be sending that, and I'm going to have it notarized. (Someone on this site advised doing that. Small fee for piece of mind).

Thanks for the advice

Sounds like you've got it covered! I am sure once you send it in it will be quick from here!

I am starting to wonder since I drive to Seattle then fly if I will get RFE... I did send in luggage tags and boarding passes though.

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Sounds like you've got it covered! I am sure once you send it in it will be quick from here!

I am starting to wonder since I drive to Seattle then fly if I will get RFE... I did send in luggage tags and boarding passes though.

You just never know right? Good for you sending what you did. Sounds like you've got it covered too.

Apparently they can send an RFE at anytime during the process. No worries though. Just comply.

It's a longer wait, but true love is always worth waiting for.