Filing Mistake. Not sure what to do, please help.

[LKMK2004 0]

Hi everyone, I am new here..

I filed the petition for the K1 fiancee visa back in March. Being overwhelmed and rushed, I only sent the I129F, the check and a copy of my birth certificate. I know, I obviously didnt follow directions. I had asked some questions at the US Consulate in Montreal (my fiancee is Canadian) and my understanding was that we show proof at the time of the interview. Thats how I took it from the guy who was giving me info. Honestly all I want is to be married, and was trying to get the ball rolling very quickly.

I have received the NOA1 in May and I just checked my status now, it says my petition has gone to my local USCIS...... and here I thought that this was a good thing.

Is there any way I can send the rest of info without them denying us? I have a million pics, proof of traveling.... should I try calling and seeing if I can do this? I am absolutely distraught right now that I screwed up and this could take even longer.

I am so overwhelmed, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

Wait for the possible Request For Evidence (RFE). There is very limited success matching up supplemental information after initial petition submission.

Good luck.

[Bugs 455]

There are two separate things going on here, neither of which is really related.

First off, the notice you got was the same notice thousands of filers got about a transfer of all cases from the Vermont Service Center (where yours and these other thousands of petitions were) to the Texas Service Center (where they were/are sent to). So don't worry about that, just let the process occur.

As far as your specific file, yes you are missing a lot of required documentation that will be needed before approval (an NOA2), so you will likely be sent a Request for Evidence (RFE) which will list for you all the things missing and wanted. You will be given a chance to return this request with all the asked for documentation. If what you send is satisfactory, you will be approved approximately a month later. If not, you will either be sent another RFE, or, worse, denied. So it is indeed very important you read this letter carefully and read all the guides here to be safe.

Welcome to the forum.

Wait for the possible Request For Evidence (RFE). There is very limited success matching up supplemental information after initial petition submission.

Good luck.

I would say it is virtually zero now since she is a TSC transfer.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[LKMK2004 0]

There are two separate things going on here, neither of which is really related.

First off, the notice you got was the same notice thousands of filers got about a transfer of all cases from the Vermont Service Center (where yours and these other thousands of petitions were) to the Texas Service Center (where they were/are sent to). So don't worry about that, just let the process occur.

As far as your specific file, yes you are missing a lot of required documentation that will be needed before approval (an NOA2), so you will likely be sent a Request for Evidence (RFE) which will list for you all the things missing and wanted. You will be given a chance to return this request with all the asked for documentation. If what you send is satisfactory, you will be approved approximately a month later. If not, you will either be sent another RFE, or, worse, denied. So it is indeed very important you read this letter carefully and read all the guides here to be safe.

I would say it is virtually zero now since she is a TSC transfer.

I have no problem with them sending me a request for evidence, I have everything that I need to send, now that I realized myhuge dumb mistake....im just afraid we will get flat out denied. Thats why I thought I would rush to send it now, but I guess thats out of the question.

[Bugs 455]

I have no problem with them sending me a request for evidence, I have everything that I need to send, now that I realized myhuge dumb mistake....im just afraid we will get flat out denied. Thats why I thought I would rush to send it now, but I guess thats out of the question.

You shouldn't get denied, but you may if you fail to send in what they want after the RFE. Worst case scenario, you will just have to file again after a denial. It would suck, yes, but at least you will properly know what to send in. But like I say, you probably won't get denied without a chance to remedy things with an RFE.

[LKMK2004 0]

You shouldn't get denied, but you may if you fail to send in what they want after the RFE. Worst case scenario, you will just have to file again after a denial. It would suck, yes, but at least you will properly know what to send in. But like I say, you probably won't get denied without a chance to remedy things with an RFE.

I was scared I would only because so much is missing considering I only sent the I129F and my birth certificate. I just know dont want to wait months only for them to deny it.

Thank you for responding btw

[Bugs 455]

I was scared I would only because so much is missing considering I only sent the I129F and my birth certificate. I just know dont want to wait months only for them to deny it.

Thank you for responding btw

Usually the only time they flat out deny without even an RFE is if you fail to send what you did send in - that is the application itself is incomplete or you don't send the check. Everything else usually gets an RFE. There have been exceptions of course, but that is the general trend.

[LKMK2004 0]

Usually the only time they flat out deny without even an RFE is if you fail to send what you did send in - that is the application itself is incomplete or you don't send the check. Everything else usually gets an RFE. There have been exceptions of course, but that is the general trend.

I really hope so. Im beyond stressed over this now. I just wonder if I should try calling.

[stevie b 141]

There is very limited success matching up supplemental information after initial petition submission.

not true

I really hope so. Im beyond stressed over this now. I just wonder if I should try calling.

forget about waiting

write a letter explaining your situation and what you are submitting

copy your noa1

send all the stuff to the address on your noa1 attn. 129f unit write your file number under that

keep copies of everything in case you get rfe'd for the same stuff, but your package and subsequent info will get matched up by the time it hits a desk

[LKMK2004 0]

not true

forget about waiting

write a letter explaining your situation and what you are submitting

copy your noa1

send all the stuff to the address on your noa1 attn. 129f unit write your file number under that

keep copies of everything in case you get rfe'd for the same stuff, but your package and subsequent info will get matched up by the time it hits a desk

You said to send it to the noa1 address but yesterday my status said it was sent to my local uscis? Does that matter? Should I try calling to also explain situation??

[Pitaya 2,577]

not true

forget about waiting

write a letter explaining your situation and what you are submitting

copy your noa1

send all the stuff to the address on your noa1 attn. 129f unit write your file number under that

keep copies of everything in case you get rfe'd for the same stuff, but your package and subsequent info will get matched up by the time it hits a desk

Please provide some examples so that all of the forum may benefit from this scenario.

[stevie b 141]

You said to send it to the noa1 address but yesterday my status said it was sent to my local uscis? Does that matter? Should I try calling to also explain situation??

you can call but the k-1 transfer to a local office is an error message

it is in transit to texas

you can call and ask an IO what to do for the mailing address

[Nurseling 34]

It's probably best to wait for the rfe. Calling them is not going to make a diffrence. When they require the info they will write to you. Not heard of anyone calling up after incomplete documents get things sorted till they recieve their rfe. They have way to many files to deal with at this point. Try to relax they will write to you.

[stevie b 141]

Please provide some examples so that all of the forum may benefit from this scenario.

Me

wife's name wrong

petition in first review stage

instructed to do exactly that by three different IO's

[LKMK2004 0]

It's probably best to wait for the rfe. Calling them is not going to make a diffrence. When they require the info they will write to you. Not heard of anyone calling up after incomplete documents get things sorted till they recieve their rfe. They have way to many files to deal with at this point. Try to relax they will write to you.

I know I sound frantic, im just afraid since everything but the actual file and copy of birth certificate is missing that they will deny it and I wanted to let them know that it was a mistake and I have everything else. If they do a RFE I can live with that.

you can call but the k-1 transfer to a local office is an error message

it is in transit to texas

you can call and ask an IO what to do for the mailing address

Sorry what do you mean by error? Its wrong what they have on the case status update?

Thanks everyone for the responses.