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Hello,

 

im hoping someone could advise on what I can do... 

I recently filed for a k-1 for my fiancé in December 2020, case is still pending... along with that a waiver that was also filed due to past petition that was denied.

As of today we are now married and I want to file a I-30, I spoke with an agent online and they said I can file but need to notify the location of where my waiver is being processed (Nebraska) and also withdraw my I-129f petition so it doesn’t cause too much confusion.

I get all of that instruction, so where i’m hung on is if I should file online or mail in the application, I have no problem doing either but of course the online option seems to be easier. 
I read somewhere on the USCIS website that If you need a waiver do not file online, mail it in, but I wonder could there be an exception because I already have a pending waiver, it’s not like I’m just starting a whole new case.

 

Any advice would be most appreciated :)

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Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
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September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
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September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Your I-129f is now void.  You can email USCIS and inform them that you want to withdraw the petition.  Why do you need a waiver for the I-130?

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26 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Your I-129f is now void.  You can email USCIS and inform them that you want to withdraw the petition.  Why do you need a waiver for the I-130?

Because in 2018 we applied for a K1 and was placed in Admin processing. He was eventually denied and given a life time ban, only way to reapply for any visa is to apply for a waiver, so we applied for the waiver when I initially did another k1.

do you think I can do the I-130 online or should I mail it in, the waiver is still being processed 

Boiler Grand Master

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Which waiver?

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32 minutes ago, LadyDia said:

I-601

That is filed after the interview, the CO has to make a determination that there is a bar and a waiver is available.

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aaron2020   11,651

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On 4/22/2021 at 8:32 AM, LadyDia said:

Hello,

 

im hoping someone could advise on what I can do... 

I recently filed for a k-1 for my fiancé in December 2020, case is still pending... along with that a waiver that was also filed due to past petition that was denied.

As of today we are now married and I want to file a I-30, I spoke with an agent online and they said I can file but need to notify the location of where my waiver is being processed (Nebraska) and also withdraw my I-129f petition so it doesn’t cause too much confusion.

I get all of that instruction, so where i’m hung on is if I should file online or mail in the application, I have no problem doing either but of course the online option seems to be easier. 
I read somewhere on the USCIS website that If you need a waiver do not file online, mail it in, but I wonder could there be an exception because I already have a pending waiver, it’s not like I’m just starting a whole new case.

 

Any advice would be most appreciated :)

DO NOT TAKE LEGAL ADVICE FROM "AN AGENT ONLINE."  If you are talking about the USCIS information line, you should be aware they are contractors and are not allowed to give legal advice.  If they give you the wrong advice and you follow it, then it's your problem, not theirs.  

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We have a waivers specific forum here.  I still recommending filing the I-130 online.  There are glitches in the online filing system.  Don't expect any part of this to be easier.  Easier does not mean better.

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