I-129F July 2016 Filers

[Habesha Love 7]

I've contacted the Senator's office. I am also going to consult with an immigration lawyer.. the one i used to get him here the first time. just one consultation. I'll see what advice he has. Maybe he has some pull also.I feel trapped now.

I am sorry to read about this ordeal. I think contacting the senator is the right approach at this time. I would give them more documents if u have more, as long as they are not same as what you gave the first time. I don't think you will be dealing with a marriage visa. They could have just denied him like some have been, but that wasn't the case. So there is hope. You can also email them if you think it might help. But I feel the senator and extra new proof is in order. I am sorry for your pain. I pray God help you.

[Kat&Jon 84]

I've contacted the Senator's office. I am also going to consult with an immigration lawyer.. the one i used to get him here the first time. just one consultation. I'll see what advice he has. Maybe he has some pull also.I feel trapped now.

Ugh! This is not the updates I was hoping to see for you!!! I am sending all my well wishes and positive thoughts to you and your fiance!!!

I am sure the combination of your Senator and your Immigration Lawyer will come up with a plan! Please keep us informed! You are almost there!!!

[Chris/Uni 23]

So the lawyer said this was most likely a mistake... to write a polite letter stating that i think a mistake has been made since another generic 221g was issued the next day. Maybe submit a few things for good faith. But resubmit the passport. He said we have submitted WAAAAAY more stuff than necessary for proof of relationship.. plus we have already been accepted once so we should not have to prove so much.. so he said try again.

[MeAlone 158]

So the lawyer said this was most likely a mistake... to write a polite letter stating that i think a mistake has been made since another generic 221g was issued the next day. Maybe submit a few things for good faith. But resubmit the passport. He said we have submitted WAAAAAY more stuff than necessary for proof of relationship.. plus we have already been accepted once so we should not have to prove so much.. so he said try again.

It's good you consulted the lawyer, it will make you calm and polite but anyway contact your senator and ask him / her to ask how long it will take. I hope it finally works.

praying for you and all my best wishes for you and your fiance in this Christmas season

Tasha

[Nin&Way 69]

Hey vj family!! Had my interview today and I was approved!! So thankful for all your positive vibes and all...good luck to those who haven't been approved yet. Stay positive!!

So I arrived there at 7am ...the embassy opens at 8am..at 8am they let me in took my bags and phones as they're not allowed in the building...

Waited 30 min ..I was the only one ...then a lady called me and asked why I was there, asked for my documents, then took my fingerprints and sent me to the cashier to pay. Then told me sit again and wait. All that took about 30 min..

Then the CO came and called me..he was very very very nice and smiling...here were the questions:

Where does your fiance lives?

How long has he been living there?

How did you meet him?

When was the last time you saw him?

Why him specifically?

Do you guys talk everyday?

"OK Mam,I approve your visa"

Then he said" we will call you when it's ready to pick up"

He didn't ask for any chat log or picturesomething or evidence of relationship...

[tortugarouge 16]

Hey vj family!! Had my interview today and I was approved!! So thankful for all your positive vibes and all...good luck to those who haven't been approved yet. Stay positive!!

So I arrived there at 7am ...the embassy opens at 8am..at 8am they let me in took my bags and phones as they're not allowed in the building...

Waited 30 min ..I was the only one ...then a lady called me and asked why I was there, asked for my documents, then took my fingerprints and sent me to the cashier to pay. Then told me sit again and wait. All that took about 30 min..

Then the CO came and called me..he was very very very nice and smiling...here were the questions:

Where does your fiance lives?

How long has he been living there?

How did you meet him?

When was the last time you saw him?

Why him specifically?

Do you guys talk everyday?

"OK Mam,I approve your visa"

Then he said" we will call you when it's ready to pick up"

He didn't ask for any chat log or picturesomething or evidence of relationship...

Congratulations!!!!!

I'm thinking of all of you and wishing for the very best outcome. I hope we get more good news this week.

[Poubon 8]

Update:

I just don't know what to do now. I'm going to cry...

My fiance unexpectedly received his passport in the mail at his home with a letter stating "please send addtional proof of relationship". Is is essentially the same letter as before, but shorter.. requesting the same thiings again. Photos of us during courtship, inviitations to our wedding, telephone bills...

We submitted all of this additional proof on December 8th. This letter was typed up and signed by the same CO on December 9th.. I think he has it out for us..

Now what do I do? We gave all the proof they asked for and they are asking for it again.... ???????

Oh no very sorry to hear that. That is terrible. If you have already submitted not sure why they are asking again. Doesn't make sense or add it at all.

[Habesha Love 7]

Hey vj family!! Had my interview today and I was approved!! So thankful for all your positive vibes and all...good luck to those who haven't been approved yet. Stay positive!!

So I arrived there at 7am ...the embassy opens at 8am..at 8am they let me in took my bags and phones as they're not allowed in the building...

Waited 30 min ..I was the only one ...then a lady called me and asked why I was there, asked for my documents, then took my fingerprints and sent me to the cashier to pay. Then told me sit again and wait. All that took about 30 min..

Then the CO came and called me..he was very very very nice and smiling...here were the questions:

Where does your fiance lives?

How long has he been living there?

How did you meet him?

When was the last time you saw him?

Why him specifically?

Do you guys talk everyday?

"OK Mam,I approve your visa"

Then he said" we will call you when it's ready to pick up"

He didn't ask for any chat log or picturesomething or evidence of relationship...

Congrats Nina!!! I am happy for you. Finally you can plan your trip here. Good luck with the rest of the process. Good luck to all waiting.

[Chris/Uni 23]

Hey vj family!! Had my interview today and I was approved!! So thankful for all your positive vibes and all...good luck to those who haven't been approved yet. Stay positive!!

So I arrived there at 7am ...the embassy opens at 8am..at 8am they let me in took my bags and phones as they're not allowed in the building...

Waited 30 min ..I was the only one ...then a lady called me and asked why I was there, asked for my documents, then took my fingerprints and sent me to the cashier to pay. Then told me sit again and wait. All that took about 30 min..

Then the CO came and called me..he was very very very nice and smiling...here were the questions:

Where does your fiance lives?

How long has he been living there?

How did you meet him?

When was the last time you saw him?

Why him specifically?

Do you guys talk everyday?

"OK Mam,I approve your visa"

Then he said" we will call you when it's ready to pick up"

He didn't ask for any chat log or picturesomething or evidence of relationship...

So Happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!!

[Chris/Uni 23]

For anyone still following along... the India Embassy wrote back to me and said no mistake was made. I must submit more proof. As I said, the problem is that they are asking for items I just sent in.. again.. Although I asked about this they gave no explanation at all. Wire transfers, photos, wedding invitations with guests contact info (we are not having a wedding, just an elopement ceremony which is booked for end of january at a resort - i showed them all the bookings, cake order, rings, etc) phone bills..

I have already submitted ALL of this.. and they are asking for it again. I found 28 more photos of us and now that is all I have. We are in the photos with our friends but not necessarily together.. but it's all i have left. they have over 100 photos now. I found facebook texts and emails.. i sent everything else. my immigration lawyer was shocked at all the proof they already have.

so my fiance will drop it off tomorrow at a city near his hometown. They will mail it all back to the embassy. I hope it is enough. Since I now know it was not a mistake I am very worried. We obviously have more than enough relationship proof so obviously someone is not letting it through.. the proof we are sending in now it not exactly extraordinary to seal the deal... so I am very worried.. they just kept asking until we ran out..

[Carcharodont 2]

I feel your pain CRamak, was supposed to have our interview today but hospital called Monday and said we had to do more tests that take two months to get results. Was expecting in and out now our plans are up in smoke, as we don't know when our interview will be, and aren't sure what to do in this situation. Only thing I could do was email the consulate but haven't received a reply back yet. I'm thoroughly bummed out this is the way the year ends.

[Chris/Uni 23]

I feel your pain CRamak, was supposed to have our interview today but hospital called Monday and said we had to do more tests that take two months to get results. Was expecting in and out now our plans are up in smoke, as we don't know when our interview will be, and aren't sure what to do in this situation. Only thing I could do was email the consulate but haven't received a reply back yet. I'm thoroughly bummed out this is the way the year ends.

Carcharodont, I am really sorry. I don't wish anyone else to go through this at all. I know how you feel thinking you were so close and then more waiting. It seems unfair. I hope you are able to get your situation resolved sooner than two months. I hope, for both of us, these delays will pass quickly and we can move forward again. Be strong.

[Nin&Way 69]

I'm so sorry this is happening to you guys....

[Kat&Jon 84]

For anyone still following along... the India Embassy wrote back to me and said no mistake was made. I must submit more proof. As I said, the problem is that they are asking for items I just sent in.. again.. Although I asked about this they gave no explanation at all. Wire transfers, photos, wedding invitations with guests contact info (we are not having a wedding, just an elopement ceremony which is booked for end of january at a resort - i showed them all the bookings, cake order, rings, etc) phone bills..

I have already submitted ALL of this.. and they are asking for it again. I found 28 more photos of us and now that is all I have. We are in the photos with our friends but not necessarily together.. but it's all i have left. they have over 100 photos now. I found facebook texts and emails.. i sent everything else. my immigration lawyer was shocked at all the proof they already have.

so my fiance will drop it off tomorrow at a city near his hometown. They will mail it all back to the embassy. I hope it is enough. Since I now know it was not a mistake I am very worried. We obviously have more than enough relationship proof so obviously someone is not letting it through.. the proof we are sending in now it not exactly extraordinary to seal the deal... so I am very worried.. they just kept asking until we ran out..

Have you followed up with your local congressman as well? What did they say or advise you of at this point? Stay strong! I know you guys will make it!!!

I feel your pain CRamak, was supposed to have our interview today but hospital called Monday and said we had to do more tests that take two months to get results. Was expecting in and out now our plans are up in smoke, as we don't know when our interview will be, and aren't sure what to do in this situation. Only thing I could do was email the consulate but haven't received a reply back yet. I'm thoroughly bummed out this is the way the year ends.

That is really tough to hear! At least you know how long your delay is and even though it's hard the wait will be worth it! You might have a POE along the lines of Jon so hopefully that helps you keep cheery!! He won't be coming over until March!

Hey vj family!! Had my interview today and I was approved!! So thankful for all your positive vibes and all...good luck to those who haven't been approved yet. Stay positive!!

So I arrived there at 7am ...the embassy opens at 8am..at 8am they let me in took my bags and phones as they're not allowed in the building...

Waited 30 min ..I was the only one ...then a lady called me and asked why I was there, asked for my documents, then took my fingerprints and sent me to the cashier to pay. Then told me sit again and wait. All that took about 30 min..

Then the CO came and called me..he was very very very nice and smiling...here were the questions:

Where does your fiance lives?

How long has he been living there?

How did you meet him?

When was the last time you saw him?

Why him specifically?

Do you guys talk everyday?

"OK Mam,I approve your visa"

Then he said" we will call you when it's ready to pick up"

He didn't ask for any chat log or picturesomething or evidence of relationship...

Congrats!!! That is amazing!!!

I leave today to go see Jon over the holidays and to be there for his interview January 6th! Wish us luck! Pray that they let me in! We never got a response from our contact form requesting me to be added.... just like Allison/Robert we are in the dark until we show up on the day!

[Habesha Love 7]

For anyone still following along... the India Embassy wrote back to me and said no mistake was made. I must submit more proof. As I said, the problem is that they are asking for items I just sent in.. again.. Although I asked about this they gave no explanation at all. Wire transfers, photos, wedding invitations with guests contact info (we are not having a wedding, just an elopement ceremony which is booked for end of january at a resort - i showed them all the bookings, cake order, rings, etc) phone bills..

I have already submitted ALL of this.. and they are asking for it again. I found 28 more photos of us and now that is all I have. We are in the photos with our friends but not necessarily together.. but it's all i have left. they have over 100 photos now. I found facebook texts and emails.. i sent everything else. my immigration lawyer was shocked at all the proof they already have.

so my fiance will drop it off tomorrow at a city near his hometown. They will mail it all back to the embassy. I hope it is enough. Since I now know it was not a mistake I am very worried. We obviously have more than enough relationship proof so obviously someone is not letting it through.. the proof we are sending in now it not exactly extraordinary to seal the deal... so I am very worried.. they just kept asking until we ran out..

Hmmm. This is very unbecoming especially seeing that you were approved and granted a visa in the past and they have substantial evidence of why he had to leave the USA before adjusting status and having to go through all of this again. All I can say is pray and be hopefully. I believe the requester will see that you have ran out of Morenike proof and have done your best to send whatever is left including more photo and Facebook contents and emails. They are crazy!!! Just hang in there and pray. Sometimes, they are just funny. I have dealt with them enough to see how funny they are. So hang in there. I believe this one demanding person will eventually give in knowing he or she has no reason to delay his approval. Best of luck as the year ends. Keep us informed.