steffbry

Glad you took action and received favorable results. If only these people realize that they are literally holding peoples love-lives in their hands, they wont be so lax about updating us.

Anywho, congrats again.

Yeah, if they were in our shoes they'll feel how hard it is to be away with the one you love. I hope the ones who works there are also the ones who have been in this situation. I mean they don't care if we wait for how many months since it's not their loved ones anyways. But we're glad that we're half way now.

Thank you! and Good luck on your journey:)

Yup, it is coming in a month time. Hopefully I don't die of anxiety.

Just be prepared, be yourself, be in your state of mind... and remember, that you'll be reunited w/your loved one soon!

Yay! Congrats! I am happy you finally got it, now you get to move on. Keep us updated.

Thanks esp. to you guys! You've all been very comforting.. and Your Interview is coming.. Good luck! )

congrats :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Thanks and Good luck on your journey!

congrats

Thank u and Good luck! )

Congratulations! Now its time to prepare for the interview

Thank u! Yes, We'll really prepare for this. Good luck!

Glad you took action and received favorable results. If only these people realize that they are literally holding peoples love-lives in their hands, they wont be so lax about updating us.

Anywho, congrats again.

Yeah, I decided to call and after a few hours, it has been approved! It's really been a hard time to be living here without my girl! Now, it's finally something to expect! Thank u and Good luck to the rest of your journey:)

yayyyy Congratulations !!!

Thanks! Good luck to us!

congrats!!

Thanks! You'll get yours soon!

Congratulations!

Thank u and Good luck!

Congrats!!!!

Thanks! Good luck! )

Guys, we just received a mail from USCIS that our petition was approved! Finally, got our NOA2 from almost 2 months of waiting for our RFE response! We're way behind most of you, but this is such a relief. Thank u guys! I know i'll still need some help after this

Finally! I thought this day won't come!!! I called USCIS this morning to ask for an update on our case since it's more than a month since our RFE was received. Thank u soo much VJ if it weren't for u guys! I know we still have a long way to go, but hearing the news that our petition was approved was a BIG relief! Thank u, Lord! :dance:

Proof of relationship and proof of having met in person within 2 years of filing the petition are 2 different things. As JimVaPhuong said, they are likely not asking for proof of relationship.

You filed in October 2011. You visited in February of this year, correct? But, had you visited during the 2 years immediately preceding your filing in October? If not, you were not eligible to file and your petition will be denied.

If you've just read some of my previous replies to other VJ members who made a comment on my post, I did not get it wrong. Me and my girl went to the same school until we graduated. We were PHYSICALLY together from March 2007- March 2011 I filed for a K1 fiance visa October 10 and I went to the Philippines to visit her just 4 months after I filed my petition. This means We've met each other in person for the past 2 years and yeah, we're still in a relationship

Proof of relationship and proof of having met in person within 2 years of filing the petition are 2 different things. As JimVaPhuong said, they are likely not asking for proof of relationship.

You filed in October 2011. You visited in February of this year, correct? But, had you visited during the 2 years immediately preceding your filing in October? If not, you were not eligible to file and your petition will be denied.

and from almost 5 years as a couple, we have "physically" been together for 4years. So if having met within 2 years is what they've asked, we know within our hearts that from that 2 years before filing, we have physically,face-to-face been together 1year and 3months within that range.

Proof of relationship and proof of having met in person within 2 years of filing the petition are 2 different things. As JimVaPhuong said, they are likely not asking for proof of relationship.

You filed in October 2011. You visited in February of this year, correct? But, had you visited during the 2 years immediately preceding your filing in October? If not, you were not eligible to file and your petition will be denied.

As I've clearly said. I've been with my Fiance and "physically" been with my Fiance within that 2 year range. Specifically, october2009-march2011 we both are together, physically "face-to-face" w/each other. I grew up in US since I was born there. My whole Family lives in the Philippines, I went to college in the Philippines.. and I overstayed in the Philippines for a long time, although I was able to settle it already and it was already clear so they didn't ask much about that since it was already settled. The evidence I said about my trip back to the Philippines after I filed, was just an addition I included in the package. But most of the evidences I provided was from the last 2 years (oct2009-mar2011) that both of us have of us "having met" and face-to-face.

What precisely did the RFE say, and what precisely did you send in response?

I have a strong suspicion you misinterpreted the RFE to be a request for further proof of a relationship, and USCIS rarely sends RFE's for that. They simply don't care. Your letters of intent are all the proof they need that you intend to marry. Evaluating the bona fides of your relationship is the consulate's job. If they were asking for proof that you'd physically met within the two years prior to filing the petition and you responded with relationship evidence or evidence of a trip you made after you filed the petition then the petition is going to be denied.

They asked for my passport copy (since I wasn't able to provide when I first filed ) Asked for letters from at least 2 witnesses of our relationship (my mom and her brother provided) and proof of relationship that we Physically met w/in the last 2years.. and yes, the proof I provided from my trip after I filed was just an addition. I mostly provided evidences from oct2009-oct2011. I've been with my fiance "physically" from oct2009-march2011. And our letters of intent (proof to marry) was already provided when I first filed.

Did you include Passport Copy? So they can see your entry stamps?

Yes I did.

.. which is good. The RFE addresses the "meeting within two years prior to filing" and that would mean evidence dated from your time of filing(October 2011) back until October 2009. ANything older than that proves a relationship but isn't relevant at USCIS stage.

Understandable. Usually, the RFE is sent in the latter part of the process so you're almost done with USCIS for now. One more step closer to reuniting, hephey!

Thanks! Last year was the longest so far that I've been away with my Fiancee.. It's going to be our 5th Year as a couple on the 24th and hope we'll receive good news before we get to that date

It's fine to send additional evidence but it's important that your primary evidence and the proof USCIS is asking for is there, and is not confusing the adjucating officer.

You can't use the normal processing time/goal on the USCIS webpage when you receive an RFE. Every case/petition is unique from that point on. Depending on what the RFE was for, it can take up to 60 days(sometimes more). When you're out of the stated timeframe then you can contact a congressman/woman. Before then, it's unlikely they'll be able to do anything since you're not outside their processing time.

One more thing; leave the capslock on for when you fill out the forms and off when writing on the forum - it's considered shouting.

Sorry for the all Caps. From Oct.2009-March 2011 i've been together with my fiance, so we have provided lots of additional evidence within that time frame. Although we don't have much of itineraries kept, I provided receipts and payments made w/both our names in the Philippines. I just added the ones when I last went here after filing. Thanks, hope it'll be soon enough:) I really miss her so bad.

They want evidence of meeting in person from 2 years before you file petition up until the day you file petition. And evidence of meeting after you file petition may not count. If this is all you can provide in this regard, you may have to file new petition. I hope you also send more in regards to the specified 2 year time frame?

YES, I DID. AND I JUST ADDED SOME EVIDENCE WHEN I HAD MY VACATION JUST TO LET THEM SEE THAT OUR RELATIONSHIP IS STILL GOING ON. THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE RESPONSES. I'LL WAIT FOR THAT 60DAYS THEN. BUT I STILL HOPE IT WOULD NOT TAKE THAT LONG. I FILED OCTOBER 10, 2011 AND NOW ITS APRIL 12, 2012. 6MONTHS AND COUNTING AND STILL STUCK WITH NOA1

ON JANUARY 23, 2012 WE RECEIVED AN RFE FOR A I29F APPLICATION ASKING US TO PROVIDE MORE EVIDENCES THAT WE ARE IN A RELATIONSHIP FROM 2009 UP TO NOW (BTW WE'RE IN A RELATIONSHIP FOR 5YRS NOW) SO I WENT TO THE PHILIPPINES FEBRUARY 12 AND HAD MY 2 WEEKS VACATION THERE WHILE ALSO GATHERING SOME MORE EVIDENCES. I WENT BACK TO THE U.S. ON THE 27TH OF FERUARY AND FINALLY MAILED OUR RESPONSE ON THE 3RD OF MARCH AND THEY'VE RECEIVED IT 3DAYS AFTER. NOW, IT'S THE 12TH OF APRIL AND STILL NO RESPONSE FROM THEM. OUR RFE SAYS THAT IT'LL TAKE 2 WEEKS FOR THEM TO MAKE A RESPONSE OR AT LEAST 60DAYS. HERE'S MY QUESTION, SHOULD WE JUST WAIT FOR 60DAYS? OR DO WE HAVE ANY OPTIONS LIKE CONTACTING A CONGRESSMAN OR A SENATOR? I REALLY WANTED TO BE WITH MY GIRL RIGHT NOW. ANY HELP FROM YOU GUYS IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. . .

CONGRATULATIONS! ALMOST THERE!

That is because all of us goes through similar if not the same experiences with this immigration process. We have to stick together and comfort each other.

yeah thanks

Steffbry , I feel your pain about the waiting! It can be so frustrating, I hope they get to your case sooner rather than later.

TamsynE just keep calling, NVC Process takes very little time, as soon as the receive it , you will be on the fast track, just try to hang in there.

What I think about to keep me going is that when we are happily married with our fiance(e)the USCIS and all the others who held us up, will still be on the sidelines watching us live happily ever after. lol.

Thank u To be honest, i have been pouring out all my frustrations here in VJ and glad that behind this hard time we're dealing with, we still get positive responses from u guys. Good luck to all of us!

When we initially sent in our petition, we didnt start checking anything until about 3.5 months into it for our own sanity. Then when it hit 4 months we were checking daily. Then 4.5 months we were checking 2-3 times a day lol It was crazy.

We got out email/text in the middle of the night on a Thursday when I was asleep (12:45am) and USC got his text (10:45pm)

Same thing! Didn't open the site for 3months aftr petition sent.. but after we received RFE.. it seems like almost everyday.. lol till now still waiting!

Technically they have 60 days to respond to your RFE. So if you got it in March, they have until May. I hat eto be the bearer of bad news, but that is exactly what happened to me. Look at my journey so far. I wish you luck.

Thanks! I hope it won't last 60 days. it has been 35days already since they last responded to my RFE. it's really frustrating

Getting your congressman involved might help you along as others have stated. Good Luck!

Thanks. I'll try that if things won't go into place already. Good luck to you too.