RicaRico

If he gave up on the relationship, don't give up on your baby in your tummy. God never give up on you. Please don't do the abortion. Spend time with people who lift you up (family & friends).

I'm guessing one of five things.
1. The letter you sent was a joint letter - they need a separate one from EACH of you.
2. Either letter was a photocopy rather than the original.
3. Either letter wasn't signed.
4. Either letter wasn't dated.
5. They missed it.

Beware of ever being alone with her again. SHe may stage soemthing to support a VAWA claim. Never ever meet her without someone you know there to be a witness to things. If she wants to pick up her things do NOT do it without someon there preferably police. Change the locks, change your credit card numbers.

This actually is a really bad news...I only can imagine the attitude and energy in a building where you feel disgusted by bugs...then you have to work with the drama of each case...
I will have a "new age" approach...and imagine my caseworker in a blue light of safety and pink energy....and hopefully he/she have no bedbugs on the chair.....God please help us here!!!!!!!!

It's so good to hear a success story...especially when it feels like this waiting will go on forever! Thanks for sharing!!

We began our visa journey back in 2004 applying for the K-1 fiance visa. We have hit many road bumps, and had many good experiences along the way. This forum provided us with very important information to help keep us on track, may the journey a bit easier. It is time for us to pay it forward. We applied here in NJ, and have experience with both Newark and Cherry Hill local offices, in addition to interviewing through the San Jose Costa Rica consulate. We have put passports through the washer, had green cards stolen while abroad, and made simple mistakes with paperwork. Although we can laugh about much of it now, none of it was funny when we were going through the process. Inbox me with any questions, I would be more than happy to help! I wish everyone the best, if you are in this forum you have either already began this very complicated journey, or are about to. Good luck to all!

I wouldn't worry too much, but sense you have the case number, you can always try calling them and insure they have the correct address. Honestly, I was surprised at how fast mine showed up, but if you're worried, you can try calling, but you might want to wait another week before doing so. Receiving your NOA1 is nice, but there's another good 5 months before they actually do anything with your case, so there's honestly no rush.

Yes, it is ok. Here is the address to where you need to send it when using USPS:
For U.S. Postal Service:
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
Good luck!

Thanks for your post! It is really helpful to talk to folks who have actually done this successfully as it can be very overwhelming and often discouraging to think about. Provided he gets all the paperwork he needs there, I know all of it needs to be translated into English for the interview. Does that have to be done by an official translator, or would I be allowed to do it? And what does that look like? Do you show the original document and write the translation below or on a separate page or something?

AGREE!! Don't forge his signature!...you can fill the forms on your computer, send them via email, He needs somebody to print them and he can sign them and send them along with the rest of the paperwork you need from him using DHL. It's expensive for him, but I can assure you, you'll recieved them. I did the same with my fiance. I helped him with the english, he printed the forms filled by me, signed them and sent it with his Divorce Certificate, photo (passport style) and the evidence he had from our relationship.
Don't forge his signature!

Oh Boy... You sound a lot like me. Went to another country to study, found someone, now what? Well, to get some basic information, you should read the guides for the K-1 visa. Someone can walk you through it but really reading it yourself will ensure that you don't miss anything. It is not a quick or easy process. When you have little money, it makes it harder. To have to wait extra time to file papers because you don't have the money at that moment is not fun. So, having a good idea about the money you will need for each step is good to have so that you can plan financially. Think about other things too - things that you don't want to think about necessarily. You are from different cultures - don't underestimate it. You are from different socio-economic levels - don't brush it under the rug. I don't want to be negative, but it doesn't seem like you've been together much time. I did something similar and it has been really rough here with him. Doing the K-1 visa and being forced to get married right away before moving in and living together is iffy. Just saying, think about it a lot and maybe spend some time getting to know each other even more.
Oh Boy... You sound a lot like me. Went to another country to study, found someone, now what? Well, to get some basic information, you should read the guides for the K-1 visa. Someone can walk you through it but really reading it yourself will ensure that you don't miss anything. It is not a quick or easy process. When you have little money, it makes it harder. To have to wait extra time to file papers because you don't have the money at that moment is not fun. So, having a good idea about the money you will need for each step is good to have so that you can plan financially. Think about other things too - things that you don't want to think about necessarily. You are from different cultures - don't underestimate it. You are from different socio-economic levels - don't brush it under the rug. I don't want to be negative, but it doesn't seem like you've been together much time. I did something similar and it has been really rough here with him. Doing the K-1 visa and being forced to get married right away before moving in and living together is iffy. Just saying, think about it a lot and maybe spend some time getting to know each other even more.

Thanks sure does work