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MAY 2025 - I-129F Filers [edited title]

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15 hours ago, Alxd said:

our petition was approved!

Great!  :dance: 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Alxd
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Hello everyone, we got approved on December 11. My fiance hasn't received the notice yet but it says on the USCIS website that our petition was approved!

Dominic828
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I'm sure it's possible, but our attorney said it's highly unlikely at this point that that'd issue a RFE  . It's more likely to go straight to the NVC then his noa2.. But anything is possible. I

OldUser
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Estimates can be safely ignored! I've never seen it showing anything accurate. For my N-400, it showed 3 weeks until decision on day of my oath. Unless you want stress and confusion, I'd ignore it.

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On 12/14/2025 at 8:56 AM, Dominic828 said:

Hey all you MAY filers!! How are you guys doing?? Have any of ya'll been approved? 🙏 we are SOOO close..I wish you all a speedy approval and smooth transition 🙏✨🙏✨🙏

Anxious as heck. May finally getting rolling. Just a little longer.

DaysAhead Newbie

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Unfortunately, it looks like I'm one of those RFEs. Gonna wait for the letter anxiously but any support or tips for handling these would be great.

 

Congrats to those who were approved~! :)

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7 minutes ago, DaysAhead said:

Unfortunately, it looks like I'm one of those RFEs. Gonna wait for the letter anxiously but any support or tips for handling these would be great.

 

Congrats to those who were approved~! :)

Oh no I'm so sorry 😩 I will keep praying for you you and everyone 🙏

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On 12/19/2025 at 10:50 AM, DaysAhead said:

Unfortunately, it looks like I'm one of those RFEs. Gonna wait for the letter anxiously but any support or tips for handling these would be great.

 

Congrats to those who were approved~! :)

I got the same unfortunate news of RFE today. Just wondering if you’ve received your letter yet. Thanks 

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On 12/19/2025 at 8:50 AM, DaysAhead said:

Unfortunately, it looks like I'm one of those RFEs. Gonna wait for the letter anxiously but any support or tips for handling these would be great.

 

Congrats to those who were approved~! :)

goodluck! did you get your RFE in the mail yet? Do you know what they are asking you to provide?

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1 hour ago, JenJCol said:

And it’s actually a Request For Initial Evidence. From my understanding it’s a different request then an RFE Request for evidence 

Yes I've heard similarly.


From what Ive read they can ask for further evidence, meaning they want you to present a stronger case because what you initially submitted was not strong enough evidence on its own. Or something was missing from your original submission and you're asked to remedy that mistake, and that could be anything from a missing signature, forgetting to check a box, or not having submitted letters of intent to marry or proof of meeting within 2 years of filing..etc etc

 

I hope its something simple for you! Goodluck

TBoneTX Grand Master

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RFEs are actually a blessing in disguise.  Respond precisely with what they want, ordering your papers as they request.  Then, write in big letters "FOR THE CONSULATE AFTER PETITION APPROVAL" on a new sheet of paper, put it under the RFE papers, and, behind it, add further "evidence of bona fide relationship" that you've accrued while waiting all these months.

 

In this way, you not only satisfy the RFE; you also strengthen your case for the eventual visa interview.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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