DENIAL AFTER 7+ MONTHS?! WHAT THE HELL.

[JuniorMints 66]

On 8/1/2018 at 10:20 PM, geowrian said:

Photos would show you together, but putting a verifiable date on a photo is the issue. Photos are generally considered secondary evidence of meeting in person within the 2 years. Primary evidence such as the passport stamps,, boarding passes, receipts, etc. put a date and location together.

The letter of intent to marry has nothing to do with the 2 year meeting requirement. It's a separate requirement being addressed.

I only sent a 2 photos of us together with the I-129F, and I don't think either of them were necessary since the primary evidence provided was more than sufficient for showing the 2 year meeting requirement (and frontloading wasn't needed for my now-wife's embassy).

The point of my post was that all of the evidence I mentioned should be included to submit a complete package and hopefully avoid any RFE.  This is not my first time at this and I know what I'm doing, never got an RFE .

[NikLR 13,220]

7 hours ago, JuniorMints said:

The point of my post was that all of the evidence I mentioned should be included to submit a complete package and hopefully avoid any RFE.  This is not my first time at this and I know what I'm doing, never got an RFE .

I'm not sure if that's sad or not? 

[geowrian 22,336]

9 hours ago, JuniorMints said:

The point of my post was that all of the evidence I mentioned should be included to submit a complete package and hopefully avoid any RFE.  This is not my first time at this and I know what I'm doing, never got an RFE .

The point of my post was that photos usually do not have a way to verify the date.

I have received an RFE (although not for anything related to this). Doesn't mean any package was better prepared than another.

[Rocko20 159]

On 8/1/2018 at 7:20 PM, geowrian said:

Photos would show you together, but putting a verifiable date on a photo is the issue. Photos are generally considered secondary evidence of meeting in person within the 2 years. Primary evidence such as the passport stamps,, boarding passes, receipts, etc. put a date and location together.

The letter of intent to marry has nothing to do with the 2 year meeting requirement. It's a separate requirement being addressed.

I only sent a 2 photos of us together with the I-129F, and I don't think either of them were necessary since the primary evidence provided was more than sufficient for showing the 2 year meeting requirement (and frontloading wasn't needed for my now-wife's embassy).

While photos don’t tell what time or date they were taken, they do illustrate a story. They say you put some effort into the petition and that you and your fiancée have done many things together. I sent 10 photos, I wasn’t going to risk an RFE with just 2 photos 

 

But I agree the airplane tickets, passport stamps, etc. are more important because it’s irrefutable evidence of meeting within the 2 year time frame

Edited August 3, 2018 by Rocko20

[David & Diana R 1,005]

14 hours ago, Limey said:

 

We had a photo from a tourist attraction we visited in the US - one of those ones that prints graphics and a date on the photo. Didn't think about it when she bought it, but we submitted it as evidence of our meeting along with the passport stamps etc.

 

Some photos can be dated based on what is in them (eg if you can show you're at a sporting event, eg superbowl, and you manage to get stadium and evidence of who is playing in the photo, etc). Similarly last year we were at Niagara Falls and there was a big sculpture of numbers 150 at the top of the falls (it was Canada's 150th anniversary year). A photo in front of something like that with a note of explanation can help prove dates. Parliament ("Big Ben") is currently covered in scaffolding for the past year or so - again, a picture in front of that with a news item about the renovation would help to prove date.

 

I guess you could always take a tip from kidnappers and pose with a copy of the day's newspaper.

My wife and I took a photo of ourselves holding up the Philippine newspaper which clearly showed the date.  Just a suggestion.

[Kiolas 102]

Because your fiancé is ex-military, he is eligible to use USCIS military phone number (877) 247-4645. Their representatives may be more helpful.

 

I strongly suggest to contact your local member of U.S. House of Representatives or Senator. This way you will receive the complete answer to your question if USCIS cannot/not willing to provide you the correct and complete response.

 

Ombudsman is a last resort. Before contacting Ombudsman you have to contact USCIS and Representative or Senator. Ombudsman's response take a very long time.

 

Also, as an option, you can get married in UK and apply under spouse CR1/IR1 visa.

 

I totally understand your frustration with USCIS processing delay, however, DO NOT GIVE UP!👆

 

 

[usmsbow 796]

7 hours ago, Kiolas said:

 

 

Ombudsman is a last resort. Before contacting Ombudsman you have to contact USCIS and Representative or Senator. Ombudsman's response take a very long time.

 

 

Actually a number of us on VJ have received quick responses from the Ombudsman when we've had to contact them. Think it totally depends on the situation... 

 

 

[Soonish 90]

Thanks for all of your helpful suggestions and words of encouragement everyone.

 

I think, by the looks of it, many people have many different experiences with their applications and what worked for them. Aslong as you all got to finally be with your love then it all worked out either way! ❤️

 

We are still waiting to get any response at all in writing from them, still just going by the last phone conversation. They have two days to respond to the Out of processing request. I’ll be surprised if they respond at all and I imagine we will have to chase them AGAIN and I have a nasty feeling we will then get one of those BS “we will let you know in (another) 45 days” responses that I have seen other people receive. All I’ve  wanted to do is give them the information they need, why is it so difficult?

 

Day 224 today. 😞

 

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Edited August 6, 2018 by ALGS

[MrsB2212 123]

On 8/6/2018 at 10:06 PM, ALGS said:

Thanks for all of your helpful suggestions and words of encouragement everyone.

 

I think, by the looks of it, many people have many different experiences with their applications and what worked for them. Aslong as you all got to finally be with your love then it all worked out either way! ❤️

 

We are still waiting to get any response at all in writing from them, still just going by the last phone conversation. They have two days to respond to the Out of processing request. I’ll be surprised if they respond at all and I imagine we will have to chase them AGAIN and I have a nasty feeling we will then get one of those BS “we will let you know in (another) 45 days” responses that I have seen other people receive. All I’ve  wanted to do is give them the information they need, why is it so difficult?

 

Day 224 today. 😞

 

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Oh wow. Just followed your thread. So sorry. Gutted for you babe.

Our whole pack got send back 30 days after Our initial submission. Hubby put the wrong fee on the cheque. We got a chance to send it back with a new cheque. I know it’s a different situation, but I can relate to the feeling of disappointment . 

I hope you got to appeal or refile or something. 

Xo

[Villanelle 4,121]

On 8/6/2018 at 5:06 PM, ALGS said:

Thanks for all of your helpful suggestions and words of encouragement everyone.

 

I think, by the looks of it, many people have many different experiences with their applications and what worked for them. Aslong as you all got to finally be with your love then it all worked out either way! ❤️

 

We are still waiting to get any response at all in writing from them, still just going by the last phone conversation. They have two days to respond to the Out of processing request. I’ll be surprised if they respond at all and I imagine we will have to chase them AGAIN and I have a nasty feeling we will then get one of those BS “we will let you know in (another) 45 days” responses that I have seen other people receive. All I’ve  wanted to do is give them the information they need, why is it so difficult?

 

Day 224 today. 😞

 

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I am curious too as to what happened.

 

Its also very odd that you stated the phone rep told you a NOID was going to be sent however it was not printed or sent? That makes no sense.

 

The phone reps are not immigration officers. All they can do is access limited case information. Your case status should most likely be either processing or NOID sent. I do not believe there is a category for Officer intends to deny but hasnt gotten to it yet.

 

If a notice was generated and you havent gotten it in 30 days they will fax you a copy of it.