Photo book returned from USCIS. Should I be worried?

[Larovo27 7]

My fiancé and I are applying for the K-1 Visa. He lives in the United Kingdom, I live in New York. We have been together for 2 years and 3 months, and have visited each other's countries a total of 7 times. 

 

My fiancé and I recently sent in our I-129f form. We attached a small 5"x7" softcover photo book with about 20 photos as evidence of our ongoing relationship. Today I received the book back in the mail from uscis. I now feel dumb for sending it because I see that we are not supposed to send any kind of photo book. I saw a few YouTube videos where people sent similar sized photo books so I thought it was fine since it wasn't a big photo album. I read on the official website that they don't accept bulky photo albums but I thought a small, thin, softcover book would be okay. 

 

Now I am worried that we will get an RFE. I know that photos are not required for this stage of the process, but they do help, and now there are no photos attached to our application. We sent in a lot of evidence. We sent boarding passes, flight itineraries, bus passes, passport stamps, receipts, etc that prove we have been together. We also have other secondary information like video chat logs and messages, and we have letters from our family and friends who support our relationship. But I'm worried that not having any photos will delay the process and result in an RFE. I know an RFE isn't the end of the world but we really don't want anything to get delayed. What do you guys think?

Edited June 15, 2020 by Larovo27

[Just Paul 4,595]

They don't want a photobook.  It can not be scanned by the contractor.  If photos were important to you then you would have scanned them and printed them on a standard sheet of paper.

[Just Paul 4,595]

In the future you should follow their instructions:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

[Larovo27 7]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

They don't want a photobook.  It can not be scanned by the contractor.  If photos were important to you then you would have scanned them and printed them on a standard sheet of paper.

I'm aware of this now, as I said in my explanation. Obviously photos are important to me or else I wouldn't be making this post asking for help. Telling me what I should have done is not helpful, I am just asking if I should be expecting an RFE. 

[JeanneAdil 6,562]

in the future no binders,  no paper clips,  no staples

USCIS needs to be able to access and scan quickly and they do not bother with things that make the job difficult

 

make copies of everything you send for your own records

when you get to the NVC stage put your new case # and both names and both DOB's on the upper right hand corner (they have thousands of pages coming in daily and if yours don't come in order but are mixed in with another's , they are lost if not ID'd 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

You shouldn't be worried. Many couples have been approved without a single photograph.

You sent plenty of evidence that has way more weight than a picture, so I'm certain you'll be fine, no RFE will be issued asking for photographs.

Edited June 15, 2020 by Allaboutwaiting

[yoda one for me 322]

19 minutes ago, Larovo27 said:

We sent in a lot of evidence. We sent boarding passes, flight itineraries, bus passes, passport stamps, receipts, etc that prove we have been together.

This is your strongest evidence and given so much time and so many visits you likely have plenty there anyway. At this stage, they just want to make sure that you meet the basic requirement for eligibility - that you've physically met within 2 years of filing.

 

Given that this is a UK case, you very likely won't need to provide anything further, even at interview (though I'd take it just incase!). If you get an RFE I would expect it to be for something other than photos, more like a missing document or a wrongly filled in section. 

Edited June 15, 2020 by yoda one for me

[igoyougoduke 1,662]

6 minutes ago, Larovo27 said:

I'm aware of this now, as I said in my explanation. Obviously photos are important to me or else I wouldn't be making this post asking for help. Telling me what I should have done is not helpful, I am just asking if I should be expecting an RFE. 

dont follow instructions / youtube videos from some one. Follow instructions on USCIS webpage . If you have doubts, clarify on VJ 

[JeanneAdil 6,562]

7 minutes ago, Larovo27 said:

I'm aware of this now, as I said in my explanation. Obviously photos are important to me or else I wouldn't be making this post asking for help. Telling me what I should have done is not helpful, I am just asking if I should be expecting an RFE. 

Telling you to follow USCIS instructions in the future is more than helpful/  you will be doing paperwork for the interview , paperwork for the AOS,  paperwork to get your SS# , paperwork for him to file for selective service,  ROC to extend his green card.   this was the best help you could have gotten from any of us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

@JeanneAdil Try editing your post. There is a humongous blank space after your actual comment. 

Edited June 15, 2020 by Allaboutwaiting

[Larovo27 7]

2 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Telling you to follow USCIS instructions in the future is more than helpful/  you will be doing paperwork for the interview , paperwork for the AOS,  paperwork to get your SS# , paperwork for him to file for selective service,  ROC to extend his green card.   this was the best help you could have gotten from any of us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was not helpful because I have already sent in the photo book, and also because I explained in my post that I did read and follow the official uscis guidelines. I misunderstood the part about not sending anything that can't be disassembled and that is my fault, but as I said in the post I understand that now and saying I shouldn't have done it isn't helpful because it's already done. 

[Larovo27 7]

14 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

in the future no binders,  no paper clips,  no staples

USCIS needs to be able to access and scan quickly and they do not bother with things that make the job difficult

 

make copies of everything you send for your own records

when you get to the NVC stage put your new case # and both names and both DOB's on the upper right hand corner (they have thousands of pages coming in daily and if yours don't come in order but are mixed in with another's , they are lost if not ID'd 

On the uscis website it says that using clips is fine. 

Edited June 15, 2020 by Larovo27

[Larovo27 7]

13 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

You shouldn't be worried. Many couples have been approved without a single photograph.

You sent plenty of evidence that has way more weight than a picture, so I'm certain you'll be fine, no RFE will be issued asking for photographs.

Thank you

[JFH 12,190]

London embassy? No problem at all. No photos needed. They aren’t even needed at this stage as the requirements for the I-129F are that you have met at least once in the last two years. USCIS agents are specifically instructed not to base their decision on whether to approve or deny the petition on whether they think you are a good match or whether they think the relationship will last. 
 

London doesn’t ask for anything like this. Read some reviews on here from people who went through the London embassy and what a total anti-climax it is. 
 

Pity you didn’t get married on one of his visits here. It would save a lot of time and money in the long run.

Edited June 15, 2020 by JFH

[payxibka 10,045]

38 minutes ago, Larovo27 said:

 

 

Now I am worried that we will get an RFE. I know that photos are not required for this stage of the process

You only get an RFE for not submitting required evidence.  You already state you understand that photos are not required