Packet returned because of old version of I-129F form

[silvertruck 20]

Our packet has been returned for the reason of using the old version of I-129F.

We actually downloaded the form from the USCIS official website on February 2019. We noticed that at that time, the version available (04/10/17) in their site is way past the expiration date (08/31/2018) but they also noted that they would soon post a new version but in the meantime we can use the 04/10/17 version.

 

We submitted the form mid-May but didn't check if they have a newer version! It was our mistake to have overlooked that simple check! So they have returned all the documents plus the check.

 

Anyway, the bright side is we can still re-submit the packet using the new and correc version of I-129F form.

 

So question now:

1. The returned documents have now scanned "serial number-like" at the bottom of each page. So we're wondering if we would just re-submit everything, or do we have to re-print all the documents?

2. Would there be additional fees on re-submission, or it is the same $535?

3. Do we need to label our packet and cover letters as "RE-SUBMISSION" or this is still considered as "ORIGINAL SUBMISSION"?

[Pitaya 2,577]

11 hours ago, silvertruck said:

Our packet has been returned for the reason of using the old version of I-129F.

We actually downloaded the form from the USCIS official website on February 2019. We noticed that at that time, the version available (04/10/17) in their site is way past the expiration date (08/31/2018) but they also noted that they would soon post a new version but in the meantime we can use the 04/10/17 version.

 

We submitted the form mid-May but didn't check if they have a newer version! It was our mistake to have overlooked that simple check! So they have returned all the documents plus the check.

 

Anyway, the bright side is we can still re-submit the packet using the new and correc version of I-129F form.

 

So question now:

1. The returned documents have now scanned "serial number-like" at the bottom of each page. So we're wondering if we would just re-submit everything, or do we have to re-print all the documents? Just replace the expired form with a correctly filled out newer version.

2. Would there be additional fees on re-submission, or it is the same $535? They sent the check back to you uncashed? Send it back.

3. Do we need to label our packet and cover letters as "RE-SUBMISSION" or this is still considered as "ORIGINAL SUBMISSION"? Come on, it can't be an original submission if it has their scanned "serial number-like"...on your documents, it is a RE-SUBMISSION.

Good luck on your immigration journey.