sent I-130 without supporting documents

[JFH 12,189]

Yes, I understand it makes sense. I didn't read the form instructions carefully, I assumed the pertinent documents would be requested later.

I was replying to someone else who said their spouse called USCIS and was told no documents were needed, which I find hard to believe.

But the instructions state what needs to be sent. Too late now. No doubt an RFE will come with a full list of what you need.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I was replying to someone else who said their spouse called USCIS and was told no documents were needed, which I find hard to believe.

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Such a response from the misinformation line is definitely believable.

[pushbrk 12,136]

I think the main thing is the missing check/fee. Just have to wait to see how this is handled. OP, it was suggested in your earlier post that you read and study the guides so you know what to prepare. That is very important. Good Luck!

They wouldn't have "accepted" the case without the fee. I expect the OP sent the fee but just didn't mention it in their post.

[exodus 7]

I called and they told me to just wait for the RFE because if I sent the supporting documents now it wouldn't be connected to my case number. So I guess I wait the 5 months....or about 4 now.

[MrsBurgz 104]

I called and they told me to just wait for the RFE because if I sent the supporting documents now it wouldn't be connected to my case number. So I guess I wait the 5 months....or about 4 now.

You might want to get a head start from now reading the NVC stage because that stage is alot more confusing than this stage!

Good Luck!

Edited June 1, 2016 by MrsBurgz

[MrsBurgz 104]

They wouldn't have "accepted" the case without the fee. I expect the OP sent the fee but just didn't mention it in their post.

Exactly!

[exodus 7]

Thought I would post an update. They did send an RFE and asked for a recent photo, original and translated marriage certificate/divorce document and proof of my citizenship. I quite like the idea of only sending them what they request, instead of deluging them with what I think they might want.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

They wouldn't have "accepted" the case without the fee. I expect the OP sent the fee but just didn't mention it in their post.

For anyone this may happen to, they won't necessary reject the case outright or deny it (I mean they might, nothing is guaranteed).

In our case, our check bounced, we got an update on the USCIS tracking website saying as much, then we received a physical notice in the mail instructing the petitioner to contact the Burlington Finance Center. He did so, paid by credit card and within a week our case was back to being processed. We received our NOA2 around the same time everyone else in our timeframe did.