K1 misc question

[av8or1 246]

Hi gang,

Posting again after some time away. Similar to vj2008's experience, I had a surprise ending to an engagement in November 2004 that came with only two days left until the interview date. It's been going-on 4 years now (filed in July 2004) since I last participated in this visa endeavor. It's also been a long road back. Life's about the journey however and now I find myself considering filing again (albeit for a different woman!).

Over the weekend I took a look at the new forms both on the VJ and USCIS websites and although they have changed slightly, the process appears to be quite similar to what I went through a few years ago. Having said that, I do notice some slight differences that I'd like to ask y'all about, if you don't mind. I looked through the material on the website (eg did my homework) but I seem to still have questions/issues that I'd like to address so that my ####### personality can rest easy about the new stuff.

1) Is it still recommended to make a two-hole punch at the top of all documents to aid the caseworker in assembling your file?

2) I met my potential fiance through an agency, so considering the whole IMBRA issue (and don't get me started on IMBRA) has anyone experienced a delay of some kind (don't know what that would be) or a RFE because of having filled in section 19 of the I129F?

3) Also related to IMBRA, although it's been well beyond the two year window, I will now be required to check "Yes" on item 11 on the I129F, which asks if you have ever filed a petition in the past. I've only done this once, as mentioned in 2004, so I don't believe I need to ask for a waiver. (yeah?) However what I am curious about is whether or not checking the "Yes" box causes any grief down-the-line in the process. Anyone experienced that, perhaps in the interview, something, dunno-what-but-needed-to-ask?

4) Regarding the G325A, specifically the section that lists your employment history, I have a question about what you should list...specifically in addition to being an engineer, I am a part-time flight instructor. I do it for fun and because I enjoy it. Will listing multiple jobs for an overlapping period of time cause any heartburn later on? Should I just list the "primary" places of employment? Being the overly-honest-and-open individual that I am I want to list everything, but I was curious if anyone else had done that too.

5) Is the FC-029 REALLY no longer needed?

6) When I filed before I don't remember sending in ANY originals, even for the I129F nor the G325A. I seem to remember thinking at the time that the FC-029 took care of that issue. Do we really need to send in the originals for the two aforementioned forms? I assume then that the remaining elements (letter of intent, etc.) can be copies?

7) Not that money is an issue for me, but is anyone aware of WHY the USCIS increased the fee so much? IOW, when I first saw that I thought "it's because of that #^$^@%@!& IMBRA" - or am I just being biased? (note that this is only a curiousity type of question)

Ok that's all I can think of at the moment. 'Preciate the feedback. Good to see that VJ hasn't changed much during these past few years. It appears to be a place where you can (mostly anyway!) find good folk trying to do good things; helping others along the way by sharing knowledge and experience. Thanks.

Best,

Jerry

from Austin

[psiprez 3]

Just want to wish you good luck this time around. All things happen for a reason.

(And I'll let others with more experience answer your questions.)

[av8or1 246]

Just want to wish you good luck this time around. All things happen for a reason.

(And I'll let others with more experience answer your questions.)

Thanks psiprez, 'preciate the kind words. I wasn't straight in the head for about a year and a half after it happened but in time things came around. I decided to take a little longer during the "courtship" with my current girlfriend, 'hope it pays off....

Best,

Jerry

[msu17 0]

Hi gang,

Posting again after some time away. Similar to vj2008's experience, I had a surprise ending to an engagement in November 2004 that came with only two days left until the interview date. It's been going-on 4 years now (filed in July 2004) since I last participated in this visa endeavor. It's also been a long road back. Life's about the journey however and now I find myself considering filing again (albeit for a different woman!).

Over the weekend I took a look at the new forms both on the VJ and USCIS websites and although they have changed slightly, the process appears to be quite similar to what I went through a few years ago. Having said that, I do notice some slight differences that I'd like to ask y'all about, if you don't mind. I looked through the material on the website (eg did my homework) but I seem to still have questions/issues that I'd like to address so that my ####### personality can rest easy about the new stuff.

1) Is it still recommended to make a two-hole punch at the top of all documents to aid the caseworker in assembling your file?

2) I met my potential fiance through an agency, so considering the whole IMBRA issue (and don't get me started on IMBRA) has anyone experienced a delay of some kind (don't know what that would be) or a RFE because of having filled in section 19 of the I129F?

3) Also related to IMBRA, although it's been well beyond the two year window, I will now be required to check "Yes" on item 11 on the I129F, which asks if you have ever filed a petition in the past. I've only done this once, as mentioned in 2004, so I don't believe I need to ask for a waiver. (yeah?) However what I am curious about is whether or not checking the "Yes" box causes any grief down-the-line in the process. Anyone experienced that, perhaps in the interview, something, dunno-what-but-needed-to-ask?

4) Regarding the G325A, specifically the section that lists your employment history, I have a question about what you should list...specifically in addition to being an engineer, I am a part-time flight instructor. I do it for fun and because I enjoy it. Will listing multiple jobs for an overlapping period of time cause any heartburn later on? Should I just list the "primary" places of employment? Being the overly-honest-and-open individual that I am I want to list everything, but I was curious if anyone else had done that too.

5) Is the FC-029 REALLY no longer needed?

6) When I filed before I don't remember sending in ANY originals, even for the I129F nor the G325A. I seem to remember thinking at the time that the FC-029 took care of that issue. Do we really need to send in the originals for the two aforementioned forms? I assume then that the remaining elements (letter of intent, etc.) can be copies?

7) Not that money is an issue for me, but is anyone aware of WHY the USCIS increased the fee so much? IOW, when I first saw that I thought "it's because of that #^$^@%@!& IMBRA" - or am I just being biased? (note that this is only a curiousity type of question)

Ok that's all I can think of at the moment. 'Preciate the feedback. Good to see that VJ hasn't changed much during these past few years. It appears to be a place where you can (mostly anyway!) find good folk trying to do good things; helping others along the way by sharing knowledge and experience. Thanks.

Best,

Jerry

from Austin

Nope, no FC-029, I've never heard anyone mention that in the last year I've been on here. Again, don't send originals, except of the forms you need to fill out. Make sure you have originals for the interview though. They raised the fees so much to hire more people etc... Of course we wont see any increased speed in processing, but hopefully in a few years there will be an increase in speed.