I think I'm being a paranoid polly....

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

6 months for NOA1 is ridiculous. What is the OP supposed to do if after 6 months she calls and they say they didn't receive the package? Give it 2 weeks from the time the package was delivered to the service center (you did use a trackable shipping method I hope) then start calling every day.

Did you read the thread? The OP overpaid and the package will be rejected and sent back to them. The OP needs to wait for the returned package, not call the center.

People are still replying with advice to call or wait for NOA1, when we already discovered the error and know that NOA1 won't come due to overpayment. Is this the twilight zone?

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Please if nothing has happen in six months from now, then write back, otherwise just wait and be patient. Take up a new hobby and exceed at it.

Are you trolling?

Your advice was nothing but a load of....

[RK_and_Inday 10]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, I do now feel better about this situation (and feel bad that it also happened to you) but on the other hand I'm glad it's fixed! I really appreciate the kind, encouraging words. And plan to fill out the G-1145, as you did, this time. I hope the rest of your journey is flawless! thank you again!

You are indeed welcome. Glad was able to help and thank you in return for your encouragement and wishes for a smooth journey. I am thankful for all the help Inday and I have received from Visa Journey members and resources so am glad to do what can to add to the collective knowledge and stress reduction . --RK

[Fede&Kendra 5]

You are indeed welcome. Glad was able to help and thank you in return for your encouragement and wishes for a smooth journey. I am thankful for all the help Inday and I have received from Visa Journey members and resources so am glad to do what can to add to the collective knowledge and stress reduction . --RK

Hey RK,

I was wondering when I resubmit the package do I keep the I-797C paper? And is it ok for me to add additional papers to the package, even though there will be not "codes" printed on the right side of the page?! Thank you for any help!

[RK_and_Inday 10]

Hey RK,

I was wondering when I resubmit the package do I keep the I-797C paper? And is it ok for me to add additional papers to the package, even though there will be not "codes" printed on the right side of the page?! Thank you for any help!

Fede&Kendra--Glad greetings to you again! Yes, I would (and did) certainly take the "opportunity" to go over all forms and submitted material with fresh eyes, re-checking that all is correct, seeing if anything missing or in error. And, yes, I would modify accordingly if necessary or desirable. I would certainly keep the original I-797C reject notice but include copy with your re-submitted package [i am not recommending to keep for any specific reason except that I personally believe in retaining all documentation just in case & including in resubmission to provide explanation of why reject/submission).

Just for some additional information: When I received the I-797 rejection notice, this notice was accompanied by an explanatory letter instructing me to correct error, re-submit package with this explanatory letter on top of entire application package. So I did , re-submitting all that had been in original I-129f submission.

Additionally, I modified my original cover letter which I had saved on computer, this time doing as follows: (1) labeling, at top of cover letter, "Resubmission: Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)" and (2) in body, explaining (a) corrective action taken, (b) stating USCIS re-submission letter and that copy of I-797, NOA (receipt number EACxxxxxxxxxx) were included, and © including bulleted list of entire contents of I-129F. (3) I repackaged all in delivery envelope on the outside of which I also labeled "Resubmission: Form I-129, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)."

I hope this helps! And, of course, I continue to wish you a speedy reply from USCIS to you after your resubmission and continuing Godspeed on all of this visa journey!

--RK

[Fede&Kendra 5]

Fede&Kendra--Glad greetings to you again! Yes, I would (and did) certainly take the "opportunity" to go over all forms and submitted material with fresh eyes, re-checking that all is correct, seeing if anything missing or in error. And, yes, I would modify accordingly if necessary or desirable. I would certainly keep the original I-797C reject notice but include copy with your re-submitted package [i am not recommending to keep for any specific reason except that I personally believe in retaining all documentation just in case & including in resubmission to provide explanation of why reject/submission).

Just for some additional information: When I received the I-797 rejection notice, this notice was accompanied by an explanatory letter instructing me to correct error, re-submit package with this explanatory letter on top of entire application package. So I did , re-submitting all that had been in original I-129f submission.

Additionally, I modified my original cover letter which I had saved on computer, this time doing as follows: (1) labeling, at top of cover letter, "Resubmission: Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)" and (2) in body, explaining (a) corrective action taken, (b) stating USCIS re-submission letter and that copy of I-797, NOA (receipt number EACxxxxxxxxxx) were included, and © including bulleted list of entire contents of I-129F. (3) I repackaged all in delivery envelope on the outside of which I also labeled "Resubmission: Form I-129, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)."

I hope this helps! And, of course, I continue to wish you a speedy reply from USCIS to you after your resubmission and continuing Godspeed on all of this visa journey!

--RK

[pushbrk 12,219]

Ohhhh! Ok I will check the debit part, thank you for the tip. And I did send it to the Dallas lockbox and I did not include a G-1145, I knew nothing about that unfortunately. and I also sent $350.00, but I did that because on the US Emb. website for Bogota it said the fee was that much....so do you think that had something to do with it?...IDK?! But thank you for calming my nerves a bit. This prosess is so intimidating, I know you can relate, so for me if one thing doesn't go smoothly I freak out. hahahaha! thank you again!

No need to freak out but DO expect your entire package to be returned to you. You sent it without the proper fee. They will not accept a check for $350. The petition filing fee is $340. No check for $340 will result in a rejected petition. You can simply send the package back again with the right check.

Note: You are not applying for a visa. You are filing a petition. When your petition is approved, your foreign fiance will apply for a visa. That's when they will pay a visa application fee equal to $350 but they'll do it in local currency, in Thailand.