Hi,

I filed I-129F just a couple of weeks ago and since then I've started reading this useful forum. I have learnt quickly about IMBRA and RFEs, and also called USCIS to discuss this issue.

Basically, they confirmed my hunch that anyone who's used the old I-129F forms which didn't include the IMBRA question is receiving RFEs. They said they've even pulled back approved applications from embassies. Since the form I filed had IMBRA question in it - he said the chances I'll get an RFE regarding IMBRA are very slim. However, of course it's quite possible to receive an RFE for something else.

Ok - so after all this rambling - I wanted to ask if someone can post what exactly is required from an IMBRA RFE.

I've seen some member posting an affadavit template which one can get notarized and send in to certify that one hasn't been convicted of any violence against women/spouse/date/etc. Is this what's required to answer IMBRA RFE?

In addition, I'd appreciate if forum members can share what's the nature of their RFEs other than IMBRA.

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide

The RFE consisted of 2 questions:
1) Did you meet your wife/fiancee through a marriage broker/agency (check yes/no)?

2) Have you ever been convicted of any of the following crimes (check all that apply)


I just checked no for the marriage broker, signed/dated it and sent it back.

There's a scanned one pinned at the top of the IMBRA forum for you to have a look at.

nepats

The questions you answered and wording in the instructions on the new I-129F are exactly the same as the RFE that those that filed the old form have been receiving. If you answered these questions when you filed, the only way you would get an RFE in regards to the IMBRA is if they required further information because of the answers you gave to those questions. If there are no questions raised by your answers then I would say you are all clear in that regard.

As you were informed by USCIS, one can receive an RFE for any number of things..... if your petition is not complete, has a document missing, or they require further information from you. This occurs once they begin the adjudication of your petition.

Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey.

Lorelle