Second Request for Evidence

[marryme 0]

I just recieved online status of my application. Seems they are sending another request for evidence. I am not sure what else kind of evidence they want. I sent them all that I have and was pretty sure it was enough. I am now waiting for the letter to arrive. Maybe I am just worrying myself. Have anyone got a second RE letter?

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

May I ask what was the first RFE for? It could be many things...ie forgot to sign, Birth Cert., evidence for name changed, etc... Also, please provide a timeline for your process so people can provide much clearer advices.

[*julez* 124]

One RFE is bad, but two...I feel for you! Its rare, to be sure, but it has happened before. Its a shame they can't seem to figure out all the stuff needed the first time around! You know the drill - wait for the letter and respond accordingly. Good luck!

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

One RFE is bad, but two...I feel for you! Its rare, to be sure, but it has happened before. Its a shame they can't seem to figure out all the stuff needed the first time around! You know the drill - wait for the letter and respond accordingly. Good luck!

Well said...I agreed. They should check everything thorough before sending too many RFE's. It's a waste of time to be doing that. They need to take a class on time management.

[marryme 0]

One RFE is bad, but two...I feel for you! Its rare, to be sure, but it has happened before. Its a shame they can't seem to figure out all the stuff needed the first time around! You know the drill - wait for the letter and respond accordingly. Good luck!

Well said...I agreed. They should check everything thorough before sending too many RFE's. It's a waste of time to be doing that. They need to take a class on time management.

With the first RFE they wanted circumstance of meeting.. and I sent then a typed letter signed of the circumstnace of meeting. I sent them my bank statement showing my withdraws from ATMs in Thailand and I also sent them some airline ticket reciepts and undated pictures of me and my fiance..

[Brian & Kathy 0]

It could be they want an explanation for how you first met eachother. Such as, did you meet at a bar in Thailand... or get hooked up by friends... or meet online while chatting on AOL/skype/MSN, ect. The way you met could be important to them concerning marriage broker laws and such.

You sent evidence of having met in person sometime in the last 2 years, but I don't beleive this is what they are asking for. If they are asking for the same thing on this RFE, send them a signed letter describing the circumstances of how you first knew eachother and you should get moving again.

Brian

With the first RFE they wanted circumstance of meeting.. and I sent then a typed letter signed of the circumstnace of meeting. I sent them my bank statement showing my withdraws from ATMs in Thailand and I also sent them some airline ticket reciepts and undated pictures of me and my fiance..

Edited December 7, 2007 by Brian & Kathy

[weedebz 0]

It could be they want an explanation for how you first met eachother. Such as, did you meet at a bar in Thailand... or get hooked up by friends... or meet online while chatting on AOL/skype/MSN, ect. The way you met could be important to them concerning marriage broker laws and such.

You sent evidence of having met in person sometime in the last 2 years, but I don't beleive this is what they are asking for. If they are asking for the same thing on this RFE, send them a signed letter describing the circumstances of how you first knew eachother and you should get moving again.

Brian

With the first RFE they wanted circumstance of meeting.. and I sent then a typed letter signed of the circumstnace of meeting. I sent them my bank statement showing my withdraws from ATMs in Thailand and I also sent them some airline ticket reciepts and undated pictures of me and my fiance..

good advice...I agree.

[marryme 0]

I just recieved the letter and its the same request as the first one... they want the circumstance of meetin... I sent them a signed letter of the circumstance of how we met.. In the letter I stated that we met online and then I travled to Thailand to meet her.. I submitted everything I had.. I even put post it notes on my bank statements to show where I made the withdraw from atm in Thailand.. I added post it notes on the pitures of where and when it was taken.. and my airline reciepts to Thailand..

I guess I will try to call them to see what is going on..

[StillThePrettiest 3]

are you sure it's not just a mix-up in your understanding of what's required? I think someone said earlier: it sounds like you're sending evidence that proves you have met in the last 2 years, when MAYBE what they want is the signed statement about 'I first met my fiancée when we were in a restaurant on the...' etc etc

if it's that, I know you've sent one, but maybe it's not sufficient in some way if they're asking for it again... did you use the sample available here, as a model?

so sorry for the hassle you've been put through

all the best with sorting it out

[AUBGER 0]

hmm...that sucks...it's like they are slow or something! Good luck to you...i really hope they'll send you and approval though. Sending you the RFE's though proves the fact that they are working on your case

[marryme 0]

are you sure it's not just a mix-up in your understanding of what's required? I think someone said earlier: it sounds like you're sending evidence that proves you have met in the last 2 years, when MAYBE what they want is the signed statement about 'I first met my fiancée when we were in a restaurant on the...' etc etc

if it's that, I know you've sent one, but maybe it's not sufficient in some way if they're asking for it again... did you use the sample available here, as a model?

so sorry for the hassle you've been put through

all the best with sorting it out

I'm looking for a sample letter now... maybe just saying I met my fiance online in yahoo chat and traveling to meet her in person was not enough.. If anyone have any sample letter I can try to go by I would appreciate it very much.. thank you every one for the support and concern.. I havent given up yet..

[chris4gretchen 1]

It seems to me they are asking how you met online. what website, was it free, did it cost. was it a marriage broker website etc. just stating you met online is too vague. did you tell them the name of the website etc? IMBRA is very important with internet meetings.

Chris

Edited December 8, 2007 by chris4gretchen

[marryme 0]

It seems to me they are asking how you met online. what website, was it free, did it cost. was it a marriage broker website etc. just stating you met online is too vague. did you tell them the name of the website etc? IMBRA is very important with internet meetings.

Chris

I am drafting another Circumstance of meeting letter.

The first time I just stated online didn't mention it was free online service from Yahoo.

This time I will be sure I say that it was from Yahoo chat via Yahoo Messenger.

I didnt go through any broker and Yahoo Chat was free.

I will make sure I state that in my next letter.

Does anyone think if I call USCIS to have them clarify what they want, will that help??

[Abby-Ron 8]

It seems to me they are asking how you met online. what website, was it free, did it cost. was it a marriage broker website etc. just stating you met online is too vague. did you tell them the name of the website etc? IMBRA is very important with internet meetings.

Chris

I am drafting another Circumstance of meeting letter.

The first time I just stated online didn't mention it was free online service from Yahoo.

This time I will be sure I say that it was from Yahoo chat via Yahoo Messenger.

I didnt go through any broker and Yahoo Chat was free.

I will make sure I state that in my next letter.

Does anyone think if I call USCIS to have them clarify what they want, will that help??

By reading your first RFE, I think they want the circumstance of how you met .. paint them a picture from how you ever first met and then how you met in real person ... When I wrote my letter, I started with, I met my fiance (NAME) in yahoo chat, on blah blah blah... eventually we became a couple and decided to meet in person blah blah blah and fell in love blah blah blah.. you get the picture? Hope that helps and good luck.

[marryme 0]

It seems to me they are asking how you met online. what website, was it free, did it cost. was it a marriage broker website etc. just stating you met online is too vague. did you tell them the name of the website etc? IMBRA is very important with internet meetings.

Chris

I am drafting another Circumstance of meeting letter.

The first time I just stated online didn't mention it was free online service from Yahoo.

This time I will be sure I say that it was from Yahoo chat via Yahoo Messenger.

I didnt go through any broker and Yahoo Chat was free.

I will make sure I state that in my next letter.

Does anyone think if I call USCIS to have them clarify what they want, will that help??

By reading your first RFE, I think they want the circumstance of how you met .. paint them a picture from how you ever first met and then how you met in real person ... When I wrote my letter, I started with, I met my fiance (NAME) in yahoo chat, on blah blah blah... eventually we became a couple and decided to meet in person blah blah blah and fell in love blah blah blah.. you get the picture? Hope that helps and good luck.

I got it thank you very much.. I am drafting a new letter now.. I hope this time it will be ok.. I will gather some more evidence and send it again.. here is what i have so far:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

I xxxxx xxxxxx met my fiancé xxxxx xxxxx online in July 2004 in YAHOO Messenger chat rooms (free online messaging service). We communicated privately online via YAHOO Messenger, fell in love and got to know each other very well.

During my 3 weeks vacation on April 2005, I booked a flight to Thailand and met my fiancé in person. I stayed with her for the entire 3 weeks in Thailand. Upon my return home to the United States, we continued our relationship online via YAHOO Messenger and frequently communicated by phone and email.

We decided to take our relationship to another level. I returned to Thailand in October 2005 to April 2007. I stayed with her during that period. I met her family and we got engaged to be married. We are very confident that our relationship will continue to grow strong. We love each other very much and we want to start a family as soon as possible. I have enclosed documentary proof of us having met in person within the past 2 years and an on going relationship.

So I respectfully request you to grant K-1 Visa to Miss xxxxxx xxxxxx.

Thank you, "