I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[patricklina 3]

Wow -

Just out of curiosity how many pages(approximately) was your petition? Was it complicated and did you front load it?

This should answer it all, and more.

43 pages, not front loaded

I-129F sheets --

1 pg - cover letter

1 pg - G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

6 pg - I-129F itself

1 pg - I-129F Supplement: Part 1, Question 11, Sponsor's Prior Spouse(s)

7 pg - 2 Divorce Decree(s) for Sponsor

1 pg - I-129F Supplement: Part 2, Question 34a, explanation of meeting

1 pg - G-325A and passport style photo (Sponsor)

1 pg - G-325A and passport style photo (Alien)

2 pg - Sponsor's Proof of U.S. Citizenship (birth certificate / front and back)

1 pg - Letter from Sponsor certifying intent to marry Alien

1 pg - Letter from Alien certifying intent to marry Sponsor

Proof of visit --

2 pg - passport, 1st page with info, scan of page with stamps

5 pg - boarding passes (1 each page)

3 pg - airbnb receipts

9 pg - miscellaneous receipts (engagement rings, ATM withdrawals, dinners)

3 pg - pictures (two 4x6 pictures with annotation on each page)

2 ziplock bags containing passport photos -- and marked with full name.

The whole packet was assembled in this order -- the passport photo bags were inserted after each respective G-325A.

All sheets were 2-hole punched at top of pages, and were placed in a legal size folder with folding fasteners.

Didn't front load because of the time needed to arrange collection and translation of the documents that will only become necessary during the interview. My thinking was that I wanted to get the I-129F sent out as quickly as possible, and possibly receive sooner interview.

What service center?

California

Edited October 29, 2016 by patricklina

[jstryker 41]

Hehehe ;-) Well, I didn't overdo it with evidence -- must have been just enough.

How many twenty dollar bills did you slip in your package? I think that's what she meant... LOL

[Mr W & I 23]

Hi all got electronic NOA1 but USCISApp says receipt number is invalid...anyone had that happen before?

[soulstriker 274]

Hi all got electronic NOA1 but USCISApp says receipt number is invalid...anyone had that happen before?

it tale a day or so for it to get into the system

[Alexy_dez 0]

Mailed our package on 24th, i got NOA1 (electronic text) on 26th saying we should expect hard copy within 7-10 days

[jericho29 2]

For NOA2, will it show the updated status on the USCIS website / casenumber online once its processed?

Or is it after we get hard copy in mail?

[cob821 1]

Hi,

We sent our packet for delivery Oct 27, I've been tracking the packet on USPS religiously and so far this is what we've got:

October 31, 2016 , 9:05 am - Available for Pickup - DALLAS, TX 75260

Your item arrived at the DALLAS, TX 75260 post office at 9:05 am on October 31, 2016 and is ready for pickup.

October 31, 2016 , 8:31 am - Sorting Complete - DALLAS, TX 75266

October 31, 2016 , 8:25 am - Arrived at Unit - DALLAS, TX 75260

October 31, 2016 , 5:03 am - Departed USPS Facility - DALLAS, TX 75260

October 29, 2016 , 2:38 pm - Arrived at USPS Destination Facility - DALLAS, TX 75260

October 27, 2016 , 5:38 pm - Arrived at USPS Origin Facility - KENT, WA 98032

October 26, 2016 , 6:15 pm - Acceptance (SSK) - AUBURN, WA 98002

It says "Available for pickup", is that good? Would that mean that we'll receive a NOA1 within the week (fingers crossed)?

Edited October 31, 2016 by cob821

[LL & Me 0]

Does anyone know if the call back feature the only option when calling USCIS?

[gray_cat 39]

We're getting an RFE. Hope we receive it in the mail soon and it's easy to fix.

[Dmitry07 52]

It says "Available for pickup", is that good? Would that mean that we'll receive a NOA1 within the week (fingers crossed)?

That means it's in the lockbox and USCIS will pick it up soon. Status will then change to 'Delivered'

[jericho29 2]

We're getting an RFE. Hope we receive it in the mail soon and it's easy to fix.

What evidence did you submit with your package? No pictures?

[Dmitry07 52]

We're getting an RFE. Hope we receive it in the mail soon and it's easy to fix.

Sorry to hear Any ideas what you could have missed?

[gray_cat 39]

I have no idea what it could be. We did send them pics, copies of passports, plane tickets, etc.

I'll let you guys know when we receive it in the mail.

[jericho29 2]

I have no idea what it could be. We did send them pics, copies of passports, plane tickets, etc.

I'll let you guys know when we receive it in the mail.

Did you have a signed letter of intent from both of you?

[gray_cat 39]

Did you have a signed letter of intent from both of you?

Yup, we did.