Got an RFE in the mail yesterday

[Russ&MaryAnn 110]

9 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Another thing that confuses me is, both our letters of intent were exactly the same in our original petition. Only difference are the names, dates signed, and signature. 

Yeah this is very strange. Our letter of intent was exactly the same, except we combined both into one letter. I wouldn’t be able to show any evidence they’re requesting except discussions about getting married in chats. We haven’t planned any details yet because we don’t know when she’ll get her visa. We did decide on a courthouse wedding and a celebration another time with her family and friends when we visit someday. Otherwise no concrete plans. I wish you good luck. I think her letter should be sufficient... very strange RFE

[sbarbie1914 22]

I agree that your letters of intent were sufficient.  It is quite possible there is an error on the part of the USCIS.  However, there are some better examples of letters of intent to marry on the internet.  If you are going to re-do them, do a more professional looking letter.  It wouldn't hurt to pad the letters a little bit with more personal info.  For example, mention that you discussed wedding arrangements over the phone and decided a civil ceremony at such and such location and etc.  Shows you've made some effort in the wedding arrangements and it is more personal for you.  

 

Good luck

[Hank_ 9,173]

11 hours ago, 1point3 said:

 

Shes in the Philippines
I cant think of any reason off the top of my head as to why they would question it.
I totally agree how can you plan a ceremony like that without having a solid date yet
 

Alright, I'll go ahead and make another new and updated of letter of intent as will she. Should we both include those small details in both of ours? I hope it'll be okay since the RFE just states they need one from her. just a random question, if it were missing, would the RFE say missing docs?

 

That is totally weird, and your letter appears almost identical to what thousands have used before you.   Makes a person wonder if there is a new, under trained, adjudicator at CSC.    

 

I seriously doubt you have receipts for catering or anything of that nature and you can't get "creative" now.   Have you and your fiancee chatted online about "just getting married at a quick civil wedding" ?  Gather up all the chat logs or emails where your discussed your simple wedding.    Then print out copies of those chat logs/emails, makes sure the dates of those chats/emails are shown.    And yes complete a new Letter from your Fiancee, heck get silly and have her take it to a notary (which is an attorney in the Philippines ) and have her signature notarized  (emailing should be fine).   

 

The I-129F instructions are simple, the letter of intent is the BIG evidence.   Beyond weird.

 

From the I-129F instructions:

 

8. Evidence for Petitions to Classify a Fiancé(e) as a K-1 Nonimmigrant In addition to the evidence described above, you must submit evidence of: A. Intention to Marry Within 90 Days of Entry. Submit evidence that you and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s entry as a K-1 nonimmigrant. Evidence of your intention to marry may include statements of intent to marry signed by both you and your fiancé(e) or any other evidence that establishes, by a preponderance of the evidence, your mutual intention; 

Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc

[Ash.1101 1,755]

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Evidence of your intention to marry may include statements of intent to marry signed by both you and your fiancé(e)

Fiance_Letter_of_Intent.doc 28 kB · 2 downloads

It may be this.

In the attachment the OP posted, it just looked like a signature and then a printed name of both the OP. (If I can't tell then I'm sure USCIS can't tell).

We sent two separate letters of intent, one done by myself signed myself and one by my fiance at the time signed by him. 

Another alternative would be to have two signatures and two printed names to avoid confusion.

[Hank_ 9,173]

9 minutes ago, Ash. said:

It may be this.

In the attachment the OP posted, it just looked like a signature and then a printed name of both the OP. (If I can't tell then I'm sure USCIS can't tell).

We sent two separate letters of intent, one done by myself signed myself and one by my fiance at the time signed by him. 

Another alternative would be to have two signatures and two printed names to avoid confusion.

The letter I saw in the attachment was from "Faith" ,  I saw no other name listed except in the body of the letter where it should be, from that it appears that they each completed separate letters .. as it should be.

 

This is truly odd for USCIS to RFE this, given that the LOI is listed in the I-129F instructions.  

Edited September 1, 2019 by Hank_

[Ash.1101 1,755]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

The letter I saw in the attachment was from "Faith" ,  I saw no other name listed except in the body of the letter where it should be, from that it appears that they each completed separate letters .. as it should be.

 

This is truly odd for USCIS to RFE this, given that the LOI is listed in the I-129F instructions.  

That's why I'm wondering if two separate letters were sent, or just the one from Faith.

 

[1point3 3]

Here's mine that was included in the original petition packet. There both state the exact same thing. Just different names and signatures. I was misled to think that it were supposed to be short and to the point....

 

Edited September 1, 2019 by 1point3

[Hank_ 9,173]

9 minutes ago, Ash. said:

That's why I'm wondering if two separate letters were sent, or just the one from Faith.

 

He stated that two LOI were sent with th petition

[Ash.1101 1,755]

Just now, Hank_ said:

He stated that two LOI were sent with th petition

Ahh okay I missed that, my apoligies

[Hank_ 9,173]

2 minutes ago, 1point3 said:

Here's mine that was included in the original petition packet. There both state the exact same thing. Just different names and signatures. I was misled to think that it were supposed to be short and to the point....

They are supposed to be short and to the point.   I included an attachment of the LOI in an earlier post to you that I used and have shared with many others when they ask

[ZackG222 4]

does someone have a copy or a website link to a better written Letter of Intent sample?

 

i dont want some under-trained USCIS employee to give me an RFE.

 

that employee just gave OP is massive headache and stress. we already have to deal with enough BS already.

 

i honestly think the people at USCIS are looking for the smallest things to reject applications. i wouldnt be surprised if they use an electron microscope to to examine the pictures and documents carefully...

Edited September 1, 2019 by ZackG222

[Hank_ 9,173]

The LOI in the below link has worked for thousands, up to date.

 

[Loren Y 2,732]

8 hours ago, missileman said:

Normally, only intent is required in the letter.  The OP's submission was fine......feelings put into words are not necessary.  .The RFE is very strange, imo

I have to agree with this 100%. Our letters of intent were a copy of the example provided here on VJ, and just as simple and straight forward, maybe even less wording than yours. My fiancee at the time and I really didn't have much plans, if any at all when we submitted our letters, and we didn't even have her dress made until I went to Thailand to bring her home with me, and that was a spur of the moment type thing not even planned. I am also in the " Very Strange RFE" boat on this one.

[SalishSea 16,771]

7 hours ago, 1point3 said:

I was misled to think that it were supposed to be short and to the point....

You were not misled.  Yours was similar to what is sent with most successful K-1 petitions.  Ours was just as succinct, and we wrote a joint letter, rather than separate ones.  USCIS has never called for the heartfelt, emotional letters that some in this thread are referencing.  That type of letter has no advantage over a short business-like one for establishing intent to marry.

 

Your RFE is an anomaly.

 

I wonder if it is a taste of things to come.

[MalinB 51]

This truly is a little nerve wrecking! We have included similar (simple and to the point) letters of intent. I'm just wondering if the paper somehow was lost at the USCIS and that's why they are requesting more evidence? That the person looking at your file actually doesn't have it. In cases like this, is there anyway to contact them and ask?