BughouseMaster

OO.. You may want to sign up for electronic notification. this way you get a text message every time something happens on your case. my cell phone goes with me EVERYWHERE, even with the house as we're just waiting on the response to our RFE, (which hopefully will be an NOA2.. and hopefully today....)

Hmm, can you link me where to do that please? Didn't realize there's a text notification for every step of the way.... convenient.

Many are waiting for the NOA2. I registered my email and phone number for text from the USCIS. I got a text, email and letter when my NOA1 was generated. I am at 5 months now. Is it a waste of time for me to look in my mailbox for the NOA2 letter when I am registered for other updates that should come before ?

What kind of activity have you gotten before or when you got your NOA2 ? Did you get a "Touch" before the NOA2 ? Is it possible that one day I might find a NOA2 letter in my mailbox without any other form of notifications ? Nearing the end of this process, the anticipation creates anxiety.

Hello, what do you mean "touch"? As for the texts/emails, I was under the impression that we would only be notified once they first receive our package, and only if we filled out that extra optional form? Are we supposed to be notified thru text/email at every step of the way or something?

After submitting the I-129F packet, what should we be doing/gathering in the menatime?

^^^ Would you like to continue with your transparent avoidance technique, or would you like to respond to the points in my posts...if you think you have the intellectual horsepower to do so.

The points in your posts are NONSENSE and you were better off not responding. As I said, and am repeating again, go find something more productive to do with your life.

Totally makes sense. So, it'd be the postal service over there that's slowing the package down. But, even that long with Express mail? wow o.O

Eh, I guess FedEx is the best for people who are shipping packages to the PI. Too bad they're insane expensive.

Obviously you're clueless on how the Philippine GOVERNMENT works. I sent my fiance something that should have arrived there in 5-7 days yet took 5-7 WEEKS to arrive, and that wasn't even the fastest shipping method.

Gees, that's funny. If all info is the same from when you signed it, then what's the point of mailing it back and forth? Sounds like people who give advice like this have either too much money or time, or both

Exactly, makes no sense at all either to me... names dont normally change, so what gives on the DATE that you put on it, right?

It's amusing watching you try to talk yourself out of doing what you know you should do.

How old are you, 5? If you find amusement by reading a forum then I honestly feel sorry for you. Go tell your wife to fold your dirty clothes, for example.

I just got back 2 weeks ago, so no plans right now for another visit anytime soon. As for the passport pic, that's not an issue, because she'll have an electronic version that she can email to me and I'll just print it out here. Here's hoping that we can find a more affordable and timely way to get it done.

Oh, so why didn't you just take care of all that paperwork when you saw her instead of spending all that $$ on the postage?

Okay, I have questions about this subject. Several people have said to email documents, have the fiancee sign, then scan and email or fax back. However, if a form instruction calls for an original signed document, does a scanned or faxed signature meet the requirement for being original? If yes, then great! That would save us a lot of time and expense.

As for mailing to and from the Philippines where the OP's fiancee lives, yes it can be a problem. Last summer I mailed my Pinay something via USPS international flat rate priority mail and it took SEVEN weeks for her to receive it. It cost me $14US but had I wanted to send the same thing via DHL or FedEx to get faster delivery, it would have cost me $150US. Expensive! And while the USPS got it there in 2 weeks, it sat in the Philippine postal system for five weeks before it was available for delivery.

And now we're looking at mailing back her letter of intent and G-325a. Wish I'd thought of all that while I was there with her because it would save us some time. She and I just chatted about this last night (my time) and she was saying it might take a month or more for me to receive the documents.

I sure hope that a faxed copy is acceptable!

I agree with you! It DOES say originals when it comes to the forms so that's another thing that worries me. Do you not have the opportunity to go see her? In my case, when I last saw her the beginning of this year, I had her sign the fiance letter of intent as well as G-325A. But.... while I was already there it totally skipped my mind (or i didn't see?!) that she needed a passport pic too! So she just mailed that to me recently and yesterday I spent the entire day making copies of hotel receipts, passport stamps, bus tickets & airline receipts!! Now I'm ready to mail my packet in.... (YEAH!!!)

If all the information is current, has not changed, and is accurate, I believe that is the most important part. I had my then fiancee sign several blank copies when I visited her and took them home. When I was going through this, I had gone through several revisions as I was correcting mistakes and so forth, and when I was finished, that was the date I put on the paper. I see nothing wrong, or fraudulent in putting in a date when you actually submit the paperwork.

Well said! Cant agree with you more, even though most people "sign and date" on the same day, I've many times dated something much more current than when I actually signed the form, and dont ever remember that being an issue, so why should this right?

Are you her OB-GYN doctor? How would it prove she met you in person? How does it prove you have a relationship?

Wait...OK, YOU have her Ob-Gyn receipt so you MUST have met in person for her to give it you. Ok, yeah, include that.

Hehe... you must be a chess player... like the way you think!!!

I found a receipt which has my fiance's name and date of getting a paps. Should I include this as part of "documentary supporting evidence"? Don't worry, I've already clipped my airplane, bus, and hotel receipts, but am just wondering if I should do anything with this random PAPS receipt.

We got notice of our RFE on 12/5/11 and we fixed it immediately. I wondered if anyone else who had a RFE around this time period has heard back, yet? I just wondered if there was any idea of how long before we would hear anything? Just glad to hear they have touched our case!!! :star:

What was wrong with your application?

If you're already set on doing it, then why are you asking for advice on it in the forums?

I'm telling you what is actual laws about signatures and forms you turn into the government.

So yes, if someone told you to give a false date, then they are giving you advice that endorses behavior which goes against laws regarding signatures.

Will you get caught? It's another story. Is it still fraudulent if you do it and don't get caught? sure is.

You sound like one of those people who will report to the IRS even if they find 1 old, ragged red cent on the street corner at the worst part of your city. Am I right?

Again, that is fraudulent. You should not be doing that.

It is against TOS for any members of VJ to agree or advise in doing something that is unlawful.

And you dont think what babygurl recommended above is "fraudulent" advise? Gimme a brake.

Okay so I'm thinking of just putting a month or a couple weeks ago.... they wont know if I sent it to her then she just signed it then sent it back to me anyway, right?

Have you considered telling them the truth?

What do you mean? I've never lied on anything, and if i DO tell the truth on the 2 forms by putting the date that she actually signed it, then it's going against what you all recommend so that's why I'm a lil confused...

But guys, cant I get in trouble for false information? I am here in the United States, she lives in Philippines and has never been here so if I put a current date (example today), then what if they ask how she signed it while I am here and she's there? I'm leaving to see her soon but want to submit my I-129f package before I go....

Hi all!

I'm a new member here and was wondering about the dates. My fiance signed both G-325A & Fiance Letter of Intent when I was there in January of this year but left the date blank because we weren't ready to file it yet. Now I am ready to file, so what date should I put? The present date or does it not matter? Just want to make sure everything is perfect!

Thank you so much in advance.

I am looking over the required information for the I-134, and I see that in the letter from your employer they require the following information:

1. Date and nature of employment;

2. Salary paid;

***3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.***

I am in a grant-funded position, and funding will run out at the end of 2012. I should be filing the I-134 in early 2012. My employer is generally very good about securing more funding or moving people around so that no one is let go due to lack of funding. I'm not particularly worried about my job security, but I'm don't know if the Government will see things the same way.

I really don't want to have to find a co-sponsor (embarassing!).

Will this jeopardize our K-1 visa?

FYI - current salary is well over 125% of poverty level.

Thanks!

I am sort of in the same boat.... I work from home teaching chess & trumpet so I am my own boss.... how what should I do for "letter of employment" etc?? Please help.... want to make sure everything is done 100% right.