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IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
thank you for posting that. i now know what to expect, as soon as cali service center gets off their $@%$*&%^*@%@#% @^%#&$%*& and sends me the form.
charles!MaleBrazil2006-06-21 20:45:00
IMBRA Special TopicsEstimated time to get package from MNL

is really an IMBRA topic? 

if not, hey ! 

 

find Hank_ 's Handy-Dandy, Neeto-Keen (yet spiffy) Guide to SuperFast K-1 Visa Chasing for Manila IV - read it, and do stuff listed in it ! 

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2014-10-16 21:53:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
About the questions asked on the IMBRA form, If you use the newest I-129F form these questions are on page 3.

It is recommended to get the latest forms before submitting them.
YuAndDanMaleChina2006-08-09 16:18:00
IMBRA Special TopicsVAWA informations

*** Thread moved from IMBRA subforum to the Effects of Major Changes forum. ***

 


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-06 00:24:00
IMBRA Special TopicsCan I get a job before submitting the AOS?

*** Thread moved from IMBRA subforum to the main "AOS from Family-Based Visas" forum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-06 00:25:00
IMBRA Special TopicsApproved

Congratulations!


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-13 00:06:00
IMBRA Special TopicsDoes the IMBRA affect us?

Eight-year-old thread closed; recent post has been split from here and moved into the Russia/Ukraine/Belarus regional forum, with an obvious thread title.

 

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-14 11:34:00
IMBRA Special TopicsEstimated time to get package from MNL

*** Thread moved from IMBRA subforum to the Philippines regional subforum. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-16 22:49:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWhat's up with Phillipines?

*** Thread moved from IMBRA subforum to the USCIS Service Centers forum -- query involves comparative processing times. ***


TBoneTXMaleEcuador2014-10-16 22:50:00
IMBRA Special TopicsVAWA informations
I agree that you will need to work on it a bit more, plenty of good examples on this site.
BoilerMaleWales2014-10-07 09:56:00
IMBRA Special TopicsCan I get a job before submitting the AOS?
Start by reading the guides and then ask any questions you have.
BoilerMaleWales2014-10-01 14:34:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan


Got my IMBRA RFE in the mail today, and already sent it back to Vermont.
Here is a scan of the RFE


A call to Vermont has yielded a fax # to request a "petition expedite". They told me that since I have a copy of your scanned IMBRA RFE that it may further expedite the process if I include the doc, filled out already. I was wondering what kind of info aside from the obvious was blocked out in case it's something pertinent that I should include. Thanks

If you noted in other threads, expediated requests are being denied. I would also be very wary of taking what someone says via the call center as factual. It isnt known as the misinformation line for no reason. The RFE will contain numbers/dates etc specific to your case (including a bar code by the looks of it) How do you know what these are? There will be no guarantee that it will be successfully linked to your case even if they do accept it.

I wish you success with it. Let us know what happens.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-07-04 10:07:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

We are speaking about our government here.. They don't have records of whether or not we committed these types of crimes????

You dont think so hu ;)
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-06-23 10:19:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

Anyone else see a red herring in the midst of this form?....

I understood that the "waiver" that the new law included was specifically related to the number of prior K1 application filings by the petitioner. Now, the RFE includes reference to a "waiver" needed for any criminal conviction as well?!!

It was my fear that the delays were very much due to the Justice Dept/Homeland Security's efforts to expand the law beyond what was written. Am I alone in reading the law and RFE this way?

The waivers for criminal convictions where also included in the IMBRA.......there is no red herring in that regard.

‘‘©(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security is not limited by
the criminal court record and shall grant a waiver of the condition
described in the second sentence of subparagraph (B) in the case
of a petitioner described in clause (ii).
‘‘(ii) A petitioner described in this clause is a petitioner who
has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and who is
or was not the primary perpetrator of violence in the relationship
upon a determination that—
‘‘(I) the petitioner was acting in self-defense;
‘‘(II) the petitioner was found to have violated a protection
order intended to protect the petitioner; or
‘‘(III) the petitioner committed, was arrested for, was convicted
of, or pled guilty to committing a crime that did not
result in serious bodily injury and where there was a connection
between the crime and the petitioner’s having been battered
or subjected to extreme cruelty.
‘‘(iii) In acting on applications under this subparagraph, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider any credible evidence
relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence
is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within
the sole discretion of the Secretary.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-06-21 23:18:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

Ok, the questions begin. I met Luz through Yahoo personals. I am guessing that it isn't a MB but I would like to hear that from someone official. I had one previous petition MORE than 2 years ago. If I read that right I don't think I need the wavier. Right?

Gary
Im not official but it seems very clear on the RFE what they require.......

If you have filed two or more K-1 petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

You say you had a previous petition more then 2 years ago. That would mean the above DOES NOT apply in your case as you have only had ONE previous petition. Being outside of the two years, the second part does not apply either.

Yahoo Personals.......NO WAY :no: and I will bet my life on that.
aussiewenchFemaleAustralia2006-06-21 20:56:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

Thread closed to additional discussion; pinned topics are meant for information and not general Q & A.  If you have a question, please start your own thread.


Ryan HMaleChina2013-11-13 01:35:00
IMBRA Special TopicsDoes the IMBRA affect us?
It 'effects' anyone who has to fill out the I 129f form, as there is a section on it about whether or not you met through an international marriage broker or if you have been convicted of certain types of crimes (domestic violence, etc).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-31 07:41:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
The part about back dating was the awful one. If they didn´t have the law ready in time it shouldn´t have applied to us at all! No laws can back up to prejudice anyone.
LadylethalFemaleBrazil2006-06-24 17:04:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
Thank you for sharing that. :)
LadylethalFemaleBrazil2006-06-21 19:32:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan


We are speaking about our government here.. They don't have records of whether or not we committed these types of crimes????

You dont think so hu ;)

It's true that they do but then why ask us for it?
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-23 13:27:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
I was just told by my lawyer that Yahoo does not count as a MB so I would guess that Match.com would fall into the same category.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 22:37:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
I have some thoughts and comments on this. If you met your fiance before March 6 2006 then the whole question of how you met is moot. The rest of the law will still apply ie. criminal background and number of petitions. So for you it's not the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act but the Alien Fiance Regulation Act. (I just made that up :) ) If you met AFTER March 6 2006 then the only thing that will change is the MB should have gotten this info they are now asking for and gave it to the fiance before exchanging personal info. If they didn't provide the background of the USC then the penalty would be on the broker and not the petitioner. I can't see them denying a petition because of a f##k up on the brokers part. It just wouldn't stand up to a court challenge. From the way they are applying this law however, they are asking EVERYONE for the criminal background checks. The law is misnamed and misleading.
Just my thoughts here. Take it for what it's worth.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 22:16:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

Ok i have question about the marriage broker question.
I met my fiancee in june 2005 on filipinaheart but that was before the law was in affect.
1. is filipinaheart a marriage brokerage by the laws terms?


2.with us meeting before the law actually being in affect do i have to say yes or no for the question?

This is so confusing because how can they hold us to something that wasnt even in affect a year ago
anyone have an idea on this?

It does not matter when you met, only when you filed your petition. I know, that sucks but thems the rules. I don't know about this filipinaheart site. Is it geared only to introducing Philipinas to men from other countries? If so then I would say yes, it is a marriage broker.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 21:53:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan


Ok, the questions begin. I met Luz through Yahoo personals. I am guessing that it isn't a MB but I would like to hear that from someone official. I had one previous petition MORE than 2 years ago. If I read that right I don't think I need the wavier. Right?

Gary
Im not official but it seems very clear on the RFE what they require.......

If you have filed two or more K-1 petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

You say you had a previous petition more then 2 years ago. That would mean the above DOES NOT apply in your case as you have only had ONE previous petition. Being outside of the two years, the second part does not apply either.

Yahoo Personals.......NO WAY :no: and I will bet my life on that.

Thanks Aussie, I kind of thought that but I guess after all this I am getting gun-shy.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 21:02:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan


:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

I'm in Algeria until mid-July, I wonder what I can do... I dont have the money to send it round trip with DHL ($160) for a signature :crying:


Can the form be faxed to you? That would save 1/2 the time and money as you would only be mailing one way. If it has to be the original form I suppose that wouldn't work, but its a thought.

Ok, the questions begin. I met Luz through Yahoo personals. I am guessing that it isn't a MB but I would like to hear that from someone official. I had one previous petition MORE than 2 years ago. If I read that right I don't think I need the wavier. Right?


Are you asking for an opinion, or something 'official' from the government?

An opinion from my friends here for now but I will make some calls tomorrow and get it "official".
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 20:46:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

I'm in Algeria until mid-July, I wonder what I can do... I dont have the money to send it round trip with DHL ($160) for a signature :crying:

Do you have a lawyer working for you? He may be able to sign it for you. Maybe, just a thought.
The US Post office has international delivery for letters a lot cheaper. You might try that.

Edited by GaryC, 21 June 2006 - 08:31 PM.

GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 20:29:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan

My acrobat reader couldnt open it!! Does the RFE have a place on it where you have to make your signature?

Yes, you have to swear that the above is true and accurate under penalty of law.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 20:25:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE Scan
Ok, the questions begin. I met Luz through Yahoo personals. I am guessing that it isn't a MB but I would like to hear that from someone official. I had one previous petition MORE than 2 years ago. If I read that right I don't think I need the wavier. Right?
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 20:21:00
IMBRA Special TopicsEstimated time to get package from MNL

 

How about never lol!  My wife has never received anything from the embassy.

 

Neither has my wife.... PhilPost ... the abyss for mail


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-17 10:22:00
IMBRA Special TopicsEstimated time to get package from MNL

My fiance had her medical appt already.  She is scheduled for her interview in two weeks.  But she hasn't received anything from the embassy on forms she has to fill out and all that.  How long does it take to get that from the embassy?  Our file was sent to manila around the 2nd of Oct.

 

If you get a letter from USEM I will be totally shocked being we are talking PhilPost here.   :girlwerewolf2xn:    How long does it take for a letter to arrive?  In the Phils?  How about forever! 

 

The embassy doesn't send anything of importance through the mail, everything you need is online.

 

Follow the flashing arrow below for details on the process for the K-1 in Manila.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-17 06:21:00
IMBRA Special TopicsCR1 and K3 petitions and transfer to different service center.

You cannot transfer your petitions to any service centers.  Any transfers that are done are solely done by the USCIS as they deem necessary.  Generally to ease the workload on a particular service center.


NLRFemaleCanada2014-10-09 09:28:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAppealing Denial Decision

~ Moved from K-1 Process to IMBRA Special Topics ~


KayDeeCeeFemaleMexico2014-09-18 15:45:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

Yes, it is a bit confusing because the FAM uses the word 'and' between those stipulations, but the I-129F instructions uses the word 'or'. They should write a statement similar to what you did and state he had a previously approved petition for the same fiancee, but the K-1 visa was denied and they are reapplying.


KayDeeCeeFemaleMexico2014-08-10 01:12:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

They want a waiver from you. From the I-129F instructions > http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

 

2. What Filing Limitations Does IMBRA Place on K-1 Nonimmigrant Petitioners?

You must apply for a filing limitations waiver if any of the following apply:

 

a. You have previously filed K-1 petitions for two or more beneficiaries; or
b. You previously had a K-1 petition approved and less than 2 years have passed since the filing date of such previously
approved petition.

 

To request a waiver, submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation supporting your claim
to the waiver.

 

 

~ Moved from K-1 Process IMBRA Special Topics - topic about IMBRA waiver ~


KayDeeCeeFemaleMexico2014-08-09 23:09:00
IMBRA Special TopicsCR1 and K3 petitions and transfer to different service center.

~ Moved from IMBRA Special Topics to IR-1/CR-1 Process - topic is spousal visa ~


KayDeeCeeFemaleMexico2014-10-09 03:13:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

 

If you had an I-129F petition approved less than 2 years ago AND this is your 2nd I-129F petition; OR this is your 3rd (or more) I-129F petition, you are required to submit a request for a waiver of the multiple filing limitations.

 

Do not bother with going to the field office, they will tell you exactly what I'm going to tell you now.  You need to write a letter requesting a waiver, and submit this letter request with your RFE.  Here is an example of the letter:

 

RE: General Waiver for multiple filers

 

To Whom It May Concern:

In compliance with the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA), I respectfully request a waiver on the filing limitations in connection with my current petition. A waiver is appropriate in my circumstance because I have no criminal history with regard to the ?specified crimes? under IMBRA.

I have one prior approved Form I-129F for [NAME], receipt number [RECEIPT #]. This petition was approved on [DATE], and resulted in...

 

Evidence to support this waiver includes:

 

[YOUR EVIDENCE]

Thank you for your kind consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

 

Explain what happened with your previous petition, and include evidence to support it.  You say the first visa was denied, then include as evidence the denial notice which states the reason you were denied.
 

 

WOW this is awesome. Needs to be pinned somewhere. I am filing away myself. Thank you.

 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-08-09 16:12:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

Hello All,

 

   Get this.  I have been waiting a few days to get the letter in the mail from USCIS, request for evidence.  I have been wondering what they could possibly want.  I have had some practice with the fiance visa paperwork, since my first application was denied.  I have refiled, for the same woman, a second time.  The first visa was denied because we couldn't establish a bona fide relationship.  So. I front loaded the second application with a whole ream of paper which included emails, 2 trips to Nigeria, photos, boarding passes, hotel receipts.  You name it.... I sent everything.

 

  I got the letter and was shocked!  I need to apply for a waiver because I am reapplying for another visa when the first one was denied.  I don't get it.  The first aplication was approved only at approved to move from the US to Lagos, Nigeria.  Lagos, Nigeria denied it.  I later received a letter making it offical from USCIS.  It even told me I could reapply, so I did.

 

  Luckily, I called the 800 number and was told to make an appointment at the field offie which I just did.  Monday I should have some answers to this dilema.

 

Eric

 

Have you had any other K1 filings? You do get to file 2 I believe. So was there another?
 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-08-09 10:45:00
IMBRA Special TopicsVAWA informations

~Moved from Fam.-based AOS to IMBRA Special Topics Forum~

~Similar topics are often discussed at this forum~

~duplicate thread removed~

~ :time: This helps everyone that uses the forum. Additionally, it enables other members to formulate proper responses relative to your specific immigration situation~


A&BMaleChina2014-08-26 10:40:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

Subject to subparagraphs (B) and ©, a consular officer may not approve a petition under paragraph (1) unless the officer has verified that- ''(i) the petitioner has not, previous to the pending petition, petitioned under paragraph (1) with respect to two or more applying aliens; and
''(ii) if the petitioner has had such a petition previously approved, 2 years have elapsed since the filing of such previously approved petition.

 

That is the exact wording,  So because there isn't 2 aliens involved they don't need a wavier because  part II  refers to having a previous petition and it involves 2 or more aliens.  However consular officers never approve petitions they approve visas.  So  it seems this law has no teeth whatever.
 


NigeriaorBustNot TellingNigeria2014-08-10 00:18:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWaiver For Multiple Fiance Filings

  When we went down the path of K1 the second time we simply had a letter that stated that we were exempt from the requirement because if was the same couple and the law is about different couples.  


NigeriaorBustNot TellingNigeria2014-08-09 18:57:00