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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE

Someone else here, I don't remember who, got an IMBRA RFE eventhough they sent the new I-129F. Way to go USCIS :thumbs:

yea! I remember reading that too! I think (hope) that was an isolated event.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE
Ohh! shew!! that's good!! hate to see an unnecessary delay in the process. Thanks!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE
I sent in the new I-129F. You would think that should be enough for the IMBRA questions.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE

Yes there have been instances of people getting multiple RFEs. If you havent gotten the IMBRA RFE, you get that and then if there are any other issues you then will receive another RFE, possibly more than one.

Well that's just peachy!!!!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on RFE
I'm still waiting for the Really Fuc*ing Ennoying (I know, I know) letter in the mail. Do they send RFE's all at one time for a petition? are there different levels of adjudication which could prompt future RFE's? or do they get all that out of the way first? meaning, do they sort through the file and request all possible RFE's they need? or could there be multiple RFE's sent. (not including the multiple IMBRA RFE trend) Just trying to feel better about the process that's all

Edited by AndyMisiu, 18 July 2006 - 07:55 AM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Help There!


Ahh!! that's better!! glad to hear I'm just an idiot, wouldn't want it to be serious or anything like that. Ok, so I'm still waiting. Thanks for the help.


Hey, that's totally okay. It *is* a confusing process. Just hang in there and wait for the update saying VSC has the RFE back. :)

Well, I actually posted a little misleading. I didn't get my RFE yet, I'm still waiting for it. That's ok though!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Help There!
Ahh!! that's better!! glad to hear I'm just an idiot, wouldn't want it to be serious or anything like that. Ok, so I'm still waiting. Thanks for the help.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 18 July 2006 - 07:40 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Help There!
Well, My RFE was sent back on the 13th and still no sign, I think that's normal though. I wouldn't think it would get to me any faster than 6-10 day's. However I did get a response to the e-mail inquiry I sent asking for more information about my case. Here is the response I got:

Dear Sir or Madam,

The National Visa Center has received your inquiry regarding EAC***********.
After searching our records, no information was found regarding this case.
Please contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS- formerly
known as INS) to verify the status of this petition.

Regards,
National Visa Center
ACB/roa

Now, I don't really know what to think about that. I have a case #, an NOA1, I receive status updates by e-mail, they sent an RFE, :wacko: I guess there really just saying they have nothing to tell me. I really hope they are still working on the file, or it's still in cue.

Has anyone gotten an e-mail like this from the VSC?

Edited by AndyMisiu, 18 July 2006 - 07:17 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSpecial Moment
That's really great!!! congrats!!

I remember when I was preparing to send in the petition and I walked into the IMBRA mess. Your early posts back in April and June really helped to familiarize me with the law and it's process. You have made it easier to petition for my fiancee!! thanks for you help so far!! and good luck at the next level!!! :thumbs:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-17 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHE GOT IT!!
Congrats!!!! that's great news!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-18 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot our NOA1!
yea! I remember that feeling, it was great, congrats!!!

now I'm waiting for an RFE in the mail. I bet I'll feel just as good to get that too!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-19 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

grismar,

Exactly. It's even easy to create a photo of two people together from two photos of them individually. And they know it.

Yodrak


grismar,

Photoshop or other similar photo-editing program. (You can put any date you want on the photo, same as if you use the low-tech felt-tip pen method.)

Yodrak

Speaking of pictures, I have tons of pictures I took on my last trip to Argentina.
Eventhough I already transfered them to my computer from the memory card, I also still have them on the memory card (I'm lazy like that). I looked at the properties of the pictures on my computer and they all have the "date created".

Does anyone have any idea if I can somehow get the date it was taken/date created printed on the pictures?



I thought about doing that, but I wasn't sure if they would accept it. It would be so easy to lie and just write any date on the pictures.


It's also just as easy to alter documents, if not easier!! such as phone records or e-mails and what have you. If the evidence is there, primary & secondary, they shouldn't be asking for more. I think they just use stall methods and try to beat you down before you get there.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 19 July 2006 - 11:53 AM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-19 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures
we took time stamped photos in front of street signs (boundry sign with town name) in her country and the airport. We used a digital camera and had originals printed at the photo center. We mailed these photos in as proof of meeting. Make sure to at least write the date of the photo on the back of the pictures if you don't have time stamped pics. I also copied these pictures 2 to a page and attached as well.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 19 July 2006 - 06:56 AM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-19 06:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
That is certainly great news!! congrats!! :dance:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-19 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical
Good Luck!! and sorry about the pictures lost!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-17 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFaxing a letter of intent to continue to marry


We signed all forms and letters in blue ink to show they were original signatures.

I agree with everyone else, don't use a faxed copy. Wake her up, lol. Wait, isn't it 1:30 over there??


I am in the UK she is in Indy. My fiancee really hates this visa stuff she just says " Tell me what you need and i will get it" " i dont want to know about the process as i just get confused and worried"

Which is fine by me because she does get everything when i need it. (L)


Yea! my fiancee is the same way! she doen't want to know what everything means, just what she needs to do.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-20 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFaxing a letter of intent to continue to marry
I agree! you need the original! send it priority mail! an RFE delay could take longer than originally waiting and doing it right. Plus I would think USCIS know's how easy it is to place a signature onto a piece of paper fraudulently.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-20 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI was touched!!!
I wanna be touched!! congrats!!!!!!!

Edited by AndyMisiu, 20 July 2006 - 09:30 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-20 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOther names used?
I listed nicknames as well. I also wrote "nickname" in the box. I even went a little further than that and submitted a supplement to the question (most likely TMI). My fiancee uses several different nicknames but none are on legal documents. No one calls her by her birth name. All the letters I have sent and even the e-mails are listed under and addressed to her nickname. I didn't want there to be any confusion at the interview as to who the heck she is.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-20 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter the IMBRA RFE
It's part of the new form but they are still issuing the IMBRA RFE to petitioners who sent in the new one. I think they are like robots and just crankin sh#t out before really looking at it. I'm not sure if this is the case for all but it has been for some, including me.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-23 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate- Petitioner
Has anyone been nice enough to contact there lawyer about this?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-24 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate- Petitioner
Well, I for one have been following the IMBRA law very closely. I'm not sure if lawyers are more informed than anyone else, but if they are let me know. I know they didn't have a whole lot to offer during this whole uprising of the law. They seemed to be in the wait and see mode just like us. Trust me, I sent out over 300 e-mails to Lawyers asking what they wanted for convictions, they really didn't know. But if this is true than it's good to know. However, I would think this would be a publicly announced request posted on the USCIS website.

What's acctually on the website is the following:

Application Procedures: Bringing a Fiancé(e) to Live in the United States

Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (if your fiancé(e) has unmarried children who are under 21, they are eligible to accompany your fiancé(e), but only if they are listed on this form.)
Evidence of your U.S. citizenship - your original U.S. birth certificate, your U.S. passport, your Certificate of Naturalization, or your Certificate of Citizenship. (Please see USCIS Form I-129F for information on the use of copies.)
2 Form G-325A Biographic Data Sheets (one for you and one for your fiancé(e))
One color photo of you and one of your fiancé(e) taken within 30 days of filing (please see Form I-129F for more instructions on photos).
A copy of any divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees if either you or your fiancé(e) have been previously married.
Proof of permission to marry if you or your fiancé(e) are subject to any age restrictions. (For instance, in some U.S. states, you must receive special permission to marry if you are under the age of 16.)

I don't see where it asks for a Police certificate. However, when informing the beneficiary of what is needed at the interview it states the following:

Police certificate(s) for the beneficiary and any dependent children over 16 years of age

Much more specific and informing of what was needed. Now, it does ask you to provide evidence of certain crimes on the new I-129F and the notorious IMBRA RFE to comply with IMBRA. The petition states the following:

If you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes, submit certified copies of court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for every such conviction.

Maybe your lawyer is well informed, maybe he's/ she's being proactive GREAT!! I think it's a good idea. I don't know what to think. All I can say is, so far the USCIS has not made that a public part of the petition. I also don't believe that lawyers are anything more than well studied people in a certain field or many fields, having experience in dealing with such cases. They are quit human.

I think it's something worth looking into and if it gets a seconded by another lawyer than at least we know. Maybe someone on this site could be nice enough to ask there immigration attorney if they've received the same information. If they have, I sure would like to know. It takes about a month to get such a record from the authorities.

Edited by AndyMisiu, 21 July 2006 - 09:04 PM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-21 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Director Gonzalez to Participate
I don't have the time to do this right now but I sure will ask a question later. Can anyone spread the word to other Visa forum sites?? I think it would be a good idea to inform the other sites to spread the word as well. We are not the only ones!! this could help.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-21 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWow, holy cow...
Congrats!!!! keep it rollin!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSent RFE back!!!
I'm feeling great!!! I sent my RFE back to USCIS today. It's great to be back in action. Now the waiting starts again to hear something!! :dance:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-26 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?
Aussie, thank you for all your help. I have to tell you though, my head is spinning from all this IMBRA stuff. I hope to never hear this word again after this experience.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-26 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?
Well, I read the PDF file of the IMBRA law and all is well. A covnviction on the USC is not grounds for a denial! thanks for the info!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?
uhh, that all sounds a little crazy. I would like to see the PDF if you can send it. I would like to take a read. Thanks
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?






My fiance was arrested when he was a young teenager, how is this going to affect us? Anyone know?

Thanks.



Any conviction (maybe depends on how serious the crime was) won't be a cause for any petition denial. Per IMBRA, the consular officer during the interview may disclose the convictions of the petitioner to the beneficiary. Not all arrests lead to conviction. Was he convicted of any crime?


From what I understand certain convictions are grounds for denial. Convictions pertaining to a Violent crime require a waiver to be granted. That's just what I've gathered. You may want to look into this thread, and look at the I-129F for more details in the instructions

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=22699



That pertains to the USC and has nothing to do with the foreign national beneficiary which is the case here.

It is also bad information since no coviction of the USC is grounds for denial.


I think you better check your information. Under IMBRA you are required to have a waiver if you have been convicted of certain crimes. NO WAIVER APPROVED NO PETITION APPROVAL. (why tell you to submit waiver if it wasnt grounds for denying the petition?



It is to ask the USCIS to waive the requirement that they inform your fiancee of your conviction if there was extraordinary circumstaces. A section in the law also specifically states that USC convictions are not grounds to deny the beneficiary releif (visa) under the act. So you might want to check your information.


ok, sounds good. Not that it makes a difference anyway, you still need to know about the waiver part. I guess it does help with peace of mind though, thanks! Can you tell me where I can find this information?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?




My fiance was arrested when he was a young teenager, how is this going to affect us? Anyone know?

Thanks.



Any conviction (maybe depends on how serious the crime was) won't be a cause for any petition denial. Per IMBRA, the consular officer during the interview may disclose the convictions of the petitioner to the beneficiary. Not all arrests lead to conviction. Was he convicted of any crime?


From what I understand certain convictions are grounds for denial. Convictions pertaining to a Violent crime require a waiver to be granted. That's just what I've gathered. You may want to look into this thread, and look at the I-129F for more details in the instructions

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=22699



That pertains to the USC and has nothing to do with the foreign national beneficiary which is the case here.

It is also bad information since no coviction of the USC is grounds for denial.


Ok, sorry for getting the USC mixed up.
Question then, why do you need a waiver?
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - How does this affect?


My fiance was arrested when he was a young teenager, how is this going to affect us? Anyone know?

Thanks.



Any conviction (maybe depends on how serious the crime was) won't be a cause for any petition denial. Per IMBRA, the consular officer during the interview may disclose the convictions of the petitioner to the beneficiary. Not all arrests lead to conviction. Was he convicted of any crime?


From what I understand certain convictions are grounds for denial. Convictions pertaining to a Violent crime require a waiver to be granted. That's just what I've gathered. You may want to look into this thread, and look at the I-129F for more details in the instructions

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=22699
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APRROVED!
Congrats!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-27 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE APPROVED - recalled case
Good to see you moving along Mew!!! you have been a great help!! thanks!! and congrats!!!! :thumbs:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-26 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC is rolling them out today
Congrats!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-27 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAK!
That's great to hear!! congrats!!! :dance:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-25 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that's great congrats!!!
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-26 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfusing Input from My Senator's office
It looks like your RFE was sent back on the 5th of July. Are you sure they got it? Did you track it? I think it's taking a bit longer in your case but your still within the time.
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-27 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Data
Hey People!!! fill in your timelines!!!! :thumbs:
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-28 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Data
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, definitely taking it all in. I think I was a little misunderstood. I'm of course missing my fiancee, no doubt. The issue is more in line with what's correct data. I think the timeline is a little off, that's all. If anything it should say as late as October 26th
AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-28 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Data

You filed three months after me..and I am still waiting my NOA2. That would be October. Noone knows but it is entirely possible it will take Oct or Nov for you to get an NOA2. The process is unpredictable. Vermont was moving along, but has been quiet...of course CSC is quiet again. Good luck


I understand you filed in a different service center, but in knowing that, I don't compare my petition to yours. I don't think people from other service centers should compare to VSC because there not being fair to themselves. Vermont does move faster and I would find it to be a great shock if my petition took until October to be approved, even if it is possible to get stuck. I wish we could all be processed fast, and I do think it's unfair that service centers process at different speeds. I'm sorry that you got the wrong end of the straw, but it is what it is, where it is, if that makes sense. I hope your petition will come to a speedy approval soon.

And let it be known that I'm not complaning about the processing speed currently, everything is cool, no worries!! I was just thrown off by the timeline approval date. But you can bet if it takes until October 26, all hell is breaking lose!!!


This can't be true!! it say's my petition could be approved as EARLY as October 26th!! no way! I don't beleive it!! is there something a little off with the data? Look at my VJ timeline, anyone feel it's a little off?


Don't trust too much on the timeline info at this point. You know how things have been since IMBRA... Looking at timelines, charts of the sort and comparing your timelines to others with similar ones and different results will only make you stress out. :)


Thanks Mew, your right!! after the IMBRA delay the timeline would be effected! and project longer

Well you did just file at the beginning of the month. For CSC, 3-4 months would be typical (well before IMBRA anyway).

You filed at Vermont, so I seriously doubt it will take that long. :thumbs:


I doubt it too!!

Edited by AndyMisiu, 28 July 2006 - 11:25 AM.

AndyMisiuMalePoland2006-07-28 11:23:00