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In the end, what was that WTC number for? We just got a WTC number from USCIS after calling about our K-1 petition.

Hello there, the WTC number I got was a tracking number for my request of information.

Hello Ya'll,

I know I am probably going to be referred to a previous topic, or to a guide. However, I still wanted to ask/verify the final price of the AOS with AP and the work permit.

Also, I wanted to know whether my wife would get a "temporary" resident card or something, while the Permanent Residency status is given to her.

Thank you for your time and help

Hello,

My fiancee and I want to buy a house. However, she does not have any credit at all, and she will not have an income for at least six months. I have already contacted a realtor and the bank and got preapproved for a conventional loan.

My question is:

does getting married before buying a house complicates things? or is it the same?

i mean, i am afraid that we would be denied the loan because of my fiancee not having a stablished credit nor a source of income.

please help!!!!!

sorry duplicate post!!!

Today my fiancee had her interview, and her visa was approved!!! We decided I wouldn't go to her interview, sothe waiting was killing me at work.

I am so happy right now... I feel like we finally got a break; I mean, our application was sent to the wrong place, and the process got took two additional months. I just cannot express how happy we are

I just want to say thank you to all of you for the support, advise and company through this CRAZY process.

Keep up the faith; the wait is worth it.

How does it take 3-4 weeks? Is that if you send it to Caracas? Or does it have to be presented in person to get it apostillado? Thanks.

You can have someone Notarize and Legalize your Birth Certificate, but you will need to Apotille the Birth Certificate yourself. Send me a message on private if you need more help.

Before I wrote 3-4 weeks, but you can get it done in 2 1/2 weeks the fastest.

When in doubt, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS !!!! If it doesn't say to affix the photos to the forms....there is your answer. Another good source of information about assembling forms is in the GUIDES section, located at the top of the forum page.

Good luck on your visa journey.

The instructions on the form say to Glue or staple the picture... but I know that somewhere aloing the line I read about not doing that.... I just trying to double check...

Hello,

My fiancee already filled out the two forms 156. She is asking me whether or not she should glue her pictures to these forms? or if the pictures are taken to the interview and then attached to those forms?

Anyboy?

Thank you

Hi- Please help us prepare for the interview. We're not sure about the official records needed...is the certificado de nacimiento igual a la partida de nacimiento? Do the official records have to be done in Caracas or can they be done in the home state (Bolivar)? Also, about the police records- any advice there? We're probably a week or two from the interview- depending on how long everything takes. Thanks.

Hello,

Your birth certificate is equal to "la partida de nacimiento". You will need to Notarize it, legalize it, and then take it to get the Apostille; this may take you up to 3-4 weeks. The Police records, I think you can get them from the Ministerio de interior y justicia (Carta de antecedentes Penales).

Hello guys,

I am a little confused about whether we should put my Fiancee's "A#" on question 25 (VJ DS-230 example form) or question 35 (DS-230 from Department of State), or not...

We already filled out the form and I told her to write "NONE" on the "A#", because I think the question refers to the "A#" from the privious visas she was given. However, I know that on the NOA2 she was given an "A#".

My question is, does question 25 refers to her current A# or does it refers to the A# on our NOA2. Please please help us.

Hello Ya'll,

My Fiancee made an error, and legalized an old and outdated birth certicate. Her interview is schedule for Aug. 22nd, and the whole process of "legalizing" a Birth certificate may take three weeks or a little more.

My questions is, how soon should I call to reschedule her interview, if she is not able to get her Birth Certificate on time?

Thank you.

I need a certified translator Spanish-English for my fiancee documents in Venezuela better in the state of Tachira area. Does anybody have recommendations of somebody who is certified and possible price range?

If you are still looking, shoot me a message and I will give you my fiancee's number... She is an attorney with experience in document's translation.

I recently found this email address for complaints to the VSC..maybe if we all flood them with emails and complaints about the delays and lack of service maybe we will get some action..or at the very least some personal satisfaction to vent..good luck..(189 days and waiting) vsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

Have you contacted your congressman or senator?

I know my case was more of an exception and not the rule... but for the last couple of months I was posting how awful and slow the NVC was. However, after contacting my congressman I found out that my case was sent to the NRC by mistake (USCIS officer error). I waited (not really I kept calling the NVC, USCIS, and my congressman almost everyday) almost two months, until my congressman notified my that my case was at the USCIS and would be overnighted to the NVC...

Once my case reached the NVC it took less than a three days for them to send it to the embassy.

So, do not wait for the NVC... the problem may be USCIS... Also, the approval time at the NVC stage may be affected upon whether your case is sent by itself, or if it is sent along with multiple cases.

Good luck to you guys... I know how hard it is, but keep up the faith

Thank you again everyone for even more replies :)

The more I read it, I think I may have interpreted question 18 incorrectly. It asks "have you been together in person within the last two years' and then asks 'describe the circumstances under which you met'. I just assumed they meant describe when/how etc you were together in person since it was under one umbrella. Also, the RFE heading does say "Met in person" but I think as they are asking on the petition two separate questions they are doing the same here. I feel the petition is slightly unclear in this aspect because it isn't initially obvious if they were asking "How did you meet initially" or "How did you meet in person within the last two years". In hindsite I guess they are asking both.

Regardless, lesson learned. I sent back the RFE today with a nice paragraph describing how we first met (online) and how we kept in touch and fell in love as well as how I traveled to Lebanon to see him within the last two years. For good measure I included all the pages of my passport (with the new stamps of my other two visits since I submitted the petition), all the pages of his passport (I put sticky-notes in places to point out his entry/exit stamps to Lebanon to prove we were both in his country at the same time), the same 6 pictures I sent originally plus 3 more from our December visit, copies of my boarding passes, and finally the copies of the pre-engagement blood tests. So I feel like I covered all bases no matter which question they are asking and also provided documents that they may have lost which caused the RFE in the first place.

Please please please let them not leave our petition to collect dust on the shelf. Hopefully things will start to move soon. I have so much sympathy for those who have waited much longer than us. Good luck to everyone!

Yes, that should be more than than enough!

Good luck!

Thank you guys

Hello all,

Thank you in advance for your help, please read all of my post before replying...

I need some advice, help, or similar sucessful experiences please. I received an RFE today regarding my K1 fiance visa petition All that waiting for this... As a forward I will note that although I know anyone is subject to a mistake, I am an EXTREMELY thorough person. I read every word of the guides here and went through my petition at least 5 times before sending it in. I was shocked to have received this RFE and thought for sure I must have missed something stupid but from what I can tell they are asking for something I have already provided...

Here is verbatim what the RFE says in its entirety:

REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE

REQUIREMENT THAT PETITIONER AND BENEFICIARY HAVE MET IN PERSON: It must be established that the petitioner and beneficiary have met and the circumstances of their meeting.

• Circumstances of Meeting- Submit information regarding the circumstances under which the petitioner and beneficiary met to establish the relationship.
  

That's ALL. Here is what I submitted with my petition:

• Paragraph in question 18 explaining that I was in Lebanon in December to visit my fiance and his family.
  
• Every copied page of my passport showing my entry/exit stamps into his country at said times. (It is important to note that these were the ONLY stamps in my passport at the time and my fiance has never been to the US before so our pictures together could have ONLY been taken at this time as opposed to any time earlier)
  
• Copies of all of my boarding passes to Lebanon from above mentioned trip.
  
• Separate, signed letters from both my fiance and I stating that we were together in person at this time.
  
• Copies of blood test results (very common in his country for a couple to get these prior to a formal engagement to eliminate incompatability for children, disease etc) with our full names, date, and address of facility showing we were in the same doctor's office at the same time.
  
• Six photos of us together including one with us and his mother and one with me and his mother and sister (names of people, dates, and location written on the back of each).
  

I called my fiance immediately and discussed with him whether they were asking for proof we were together in person within the last two years OR a statement regarding how we met (because both are kind of mentioned in the RFE but as far as I knew, the later was not a requirement of the petition itself, I've always read they just want to make sure you have been in each other's presence within 2 years prior to filing the petition). Since we couldn't make a definite determiniation I called the USCIS customer service number. The first customer service rep. said he had no idea and transferred me to an officer. 45 minutes on hold later I explained calmly and clearly what I received and what was my question. The officer insisted I was not telling her everything the RFE said because it was too vague and said that usually they list exactly what they are requestion. I replied that I agreed the statement was vague which is why I was calling. She continued to insist I was leaving something out and her final word was to make an info pass appointment so someone could see my RFE to know what was being requested (because again she insisted I was leaving something out). Her last words were "Ma'am, I can not help you".... Thanks a lot..

Okay, sorry it was so long. I just wanted to answer any questions up front. Should I just resubmit everything I submitted already with a kind letter explaining how we met initially, when we were last together, please see the attached etc etc.. I am just unclear whether they are asking for evidence proving we have been together within the last two years or requesting an explanation of how we met for the first time.

As I know everyone else here would agree, I miss my fiance SO MUCH and just want this process over with so we can be together again...

Thank you again everyone.

Hello,

this is my opinion, but based on what the RFE letter says, and what your answer for questions 18 was, I think they want you to better elaborate what the "circustances" of your meeting was.

When I sent my paper work I sent two pages explaining the "circustances" of how we met, and how we began our relationship. To be honest, your answer for question #18 does not really answer the "CIRCUSTANCES" of your meeting.

Keep up the faith! I did get an RFE and believe me there are worst things that can happen! TRUST ME!!!!!

Good luck.

they won't ask for signature for that service right? how many days is that? the california service center ONLY 50 miles away from where i am...when they send me my rfe it takes few days (3days...i assumed they use regular service..lol) and i want to send my rfe just for 1 day service..lol sorry for acting damn lol thanks

I also live about 50 miles away from the CSC... When I sent my RFE response they got it the next day, and I used regular USPS. All extra I paid for was the confirmation delivery...

If you live so close, this should not be a concern. Good luck!

Hello guys,

I am going to send my fiancee the forms and/or documents she needs from me, for her interview. I want to make sure I am sending all the things she will need, please review the packet I will be sending her:

1) I-134

2) Copy of my 2011 taxes.

3) Copy of my W-2

3) Copy of four recent pay stubs.

4) A new letter of intent.

5) Employment Verification letter.

Am I missing anything? any suggestions?

Thank you, I really appreciate your help!

Makes sense... Thank you for you help!

Hello,

to whom should I address the "Employment Verification Letter"?

This is how I currently have it:

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Hi Yall,

Happy 4th of July!

I have a question, the I-134 has to be an original? or can I scan it and send it to my fiancee?

Thank you

Keyvmanual, thanks and I will be contacting my congressman. I was hoping that since USCIS confirmed they sent it over a week ago that they might find it since I contacted NVC two weeks ago and they are supposedly looking into it.

Yes, check with your congressman, because I was always told by USCIS that my file had been sent. Good luck

I wasn't sure if this was covered, but I need to vent (or cry) and need some help from veterans of this process if anyone has had this happen to them. I got my NOA2 saying my I-129 F was approved, dated May 11, 2012. So, I am trying to be patient and working on critical work deadlines and trusting the process but finally I cannot take the suspense of waiting any longer so I sent an email to the NVC and they have no record of my file. So, I am hoping that perhaps they just mailed it on to Amsterdam for review so I contact them, and they have not received it either. It has been over a month and now I am concerned that the files may have been lost and I cannot tell you how depressed that makes me other than to say I just feel like curling up in a ball and crying.

Has anyone had this experience? I sent my I-134 and everything to support the I-129 F to my fiance' in anticipation of his receiving packet 3 - so we could proceed as fast a possible. My last visit was at Christmas and New Year and we aren't wealthy so we were waiting to move forward since that made better economical sense and the price of airfare has skyrocketed so a visit didn't seem a good idea if we are going to need the funds for moving expenses.

Now, I don't know what to do other than wait for a response from the NVC who stated they would follow up by contacting USCIS. I hate being stymied though. Waiting is hard enough as it is, without the added emotional burden of this.

Hello,

my petition was approved on April 30th, I waited and waited and the NVC never got my file. After sending an email to NVCresearch@state.gov I contacted my congressman and asked for help; two weeks later my congressman informed me that my file was sent to the NRC (National Record Center) instead of the NVC (National Visa Center); later that week I got the same information from the NVC research unit.

After waiting a 57 days, today my file was finally sent to the NVC.

My advise at this point is:

1) Call your congressman.

2) Send an email to the NVC research unit (if you haven't done so)

3) Call USCIS, ask for a tier 2 Customer service agent and ask for a service request, On this request ask them to send your case to NVC. they will respond to you in couple of weeks if they were able to send it, or if they need to locate your file.

4) Call USCIS every week, and request an update on your case... this is a tough one, because most agents will not take a deeper/closer look at your file, so you really need to pressure them.

I hope this helps, and good luck!

JUST CALLED AND GOT MY CASE NUMBER TOO!!! I knew this...

Congratulations!

Ridiculous.. Did they give you any timeframe of how long it would take to get it from NRC to NVC!?

I just spoke to the NVC today. Asked if they received my petition, they said no. I asked if it was currently taking longer than normal and she said "Yea, right now it is. I don't know what's going on with the guys over at immigration. I think they're all on vacation or something. Give it til Friday."

Everytime I get a response I get a different time frame. First, NVC asked me to give USCIS 30 days. Then USCIS asked me to give them 45 days. Finally, my congressman's office said they told her that my file would be overnighted as soon as they get it.

I requested an update from my congressman's office yesterday, I will keep you guys inform.