whity_rabirabit

Hello!

So I finally got my marriage certificate in mail and I brought it to Social Security office to request for name change. I have driving license and SSN card and marriage certificate. However, I was told that I have to change my name at Homeland Security first then I only can change my name on SSN card. She also said that I need to have Green Card to change my last name too. I saw the K1 guildeline and it seems I could change name after getting married and before filing for AOS... I'm so confused. Anyone had similar issue?

Hey steftlin!

I am on the same boat as you! I have e-mailed US embassy in KL regarding that and other questions I have! It's good to know someone is doing this around the same time! I will let ya know if I receive your answer. Hehe.

They like to see evidence. It's better to have more evidence than getting RFE for that! I used chat logs from Facebook, Skype and text message app. I took screen shots of our lovely conversation (where we said love you~ and love you mwaaaak to each other, lol) then put them in Word file nicely. Also, I put cover note saying "evidence of relationship" too so it's easier for them to see.

I am Japanese and the beneficiary. I wrote my "Kanji" name for both "Signature of Applicant" and "If your native alphabet is in other than Roman letters, write your name in your native alphabet below". That is my passport signature too. I had no issue.

I have recently renewed my passport as mine will expire this Oct. Japan embassy is far away from where I will be living in the states so I figured it's better to do it after NOA2. Then, you will not have to renew it during AOS application too.

Yay Congratulations!

Don't give up! We had same RFE asking for same thing and we were like WTH? That made me cry out loud. My fiancé did not know what to do if he sent incorrect documents or what.... But we thought maybe it got lost somewhere and sent the same thing they asked for. After being on RFE status for frigging long time, we got our NOA2 finally! It's frustrating how USCIS is sometimes but just give them what they ask for and you will be fine.

Well, I called Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia on 1/26, the receptionist was so helpful but after she transferred me to Certificate of Good Conduct department and as soon as I heard someone voice when connected, they hung up on me. I called again, she transferred me, connected, but someone hung up on me. I gave myself a try to e-mail them and it worked like a charm. I received a reply just in few hours in same day and was told it does not matter if the photo has white or blue background. The both photo and the passport page photo file format must be in jpg or jpeg. They told Me when I am done with submitting the application online, reply back to them. So I did. Today, I check my status online and my certs are ready for pick up now. I was told it would take anywhere from 1 week to 8 weeks via e-mail and I was expecting it would take that long long long time but it took only 2 days for me. I am very surprised and pleased with their e-mail support!

Yay!

Hello! I am Japanese living in Malaysia. I'm trying to apply for Police Certificate for 2 passports I have as I recently had to renew it. According to the manual, I will have to upload a passport sized photo. In here, do I have to upload a photo with blue background or white background? I'd like to double check because new Japanese passport photo comes with white background. My old passport photo comes back blue background. Which one should I choose? I asked my Malaysian colleagues, their passport photo comes with blue background. I would like to double check! Thank you.

Hey! I don't think you will get denials otherwise they are not asking for RFE. My fiance had 2 DUIs and small possession of drug so that made it 3 convictions. He got certified documents from the court for each case and sent it back to CSC. I was damn worried about this RFE thingie but we just received approval from USCIS website today. I think RFE may be a good thing in a way that they already look at your package. So get documents whatever RFE asks for and you will be fine.

Congrats guys! I hope mine will come soon!

I follow instructions on that page and dont remember i need to bring any copy of the passport, letter or photos. It is all online, you will need to upload the photo when you apply GOC online. Passport number MUST be correct, and print the acknowledgment form when you going to collect it fro their office. However,I am not sure is that same for Foreigner. I believe the website will explained.

Good Luck & Cheers

Thank you so much!

I get my Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) from here http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/home

You can see the note:

APPLICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT BY FOREIGNER

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia wishes to inform that application of Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) MUST be done online and the process will takes approximately 1 to 2 months to complete.

Pre-Condition for Foreigners:

Foreigners who wish to apply for CGC MUST have resided in Malaysia for a period of AT LEAST TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS under long term social visit pass (i.e.: employment pass, student pass, spouse of Malaysian, expatriate pass)

To apply CGC application, Log on to the E-Consular service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia website available at the following link: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/online

Cheers

Hey! Thank you, iamalexis! Do you happen to know what else I will have to prepare along with this? Like passport copy, employment letter from HR, passport picture or anything? Just in case. Terima Kasih. :)

Our RFE response got to CSC on Jan 5th too! We are so happy that our case finally got updated after waiting for SO long! Hopefully, you will hear good news soon!

Hello!

Does English translated "Koseki Tohon" have expiry date when using it in overseas? I grew up in Malaysia and will have to hand it in to US embassy after NOA2. I hear it has 3 months expiry after being issued in Japan. I'm just curious. I don't know when I will be doing this yet for now but if there is expiry to use in overseas, I'd like to be careful.

Many thanks!

Hello!

I am not Malaysian but I live in Malaysia currently doing K1 Fiance Visa and still waiting for my NOA2.

I have a question! Where can I get Malaysian police certificate? Just wanna get information so I can start getting ready slowly.

Nice meeting you!

Thanks everyone. I guess he is gonna hang up soon... He was on hold for soooooo long! T_T

Hello!

My fiance is calling USCIS right now and he is on hold for at least 170 mins to speak to Tier 2. Is that normal? This is first time calling to speak to Tier 2 and hoping there is someone available! I feel bad for my darlingo. ><

Anyone?

I am guessing they really never got our RFE documents we sent. :/ Has anyone got 2nd RFE? If it is 2nd RFE, do you get same deadline or new deadline? I hope there is someone with similar story. :/

Hello TIm/Mav,

Do you not think sending same documents aren't sufficient? We are not sure if they really got these documents. and I am so sorry I don't know a lot of things regarding fiancé visa application but may I know what Infopass Appointment? My fiancé is planning on calling USCIS Tier 2 person next Monday to try to double triple check regarding this matter.

Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate your help.

Hello!

Need some advice again!

We received 1st RFE notice back on Oct 15th. We responded to it on Oct 31st. I see others are getting something like RFE received notice from USCIS but we never got any news. So my fiancé called them twice in end of November and beginning of December to check if they received what he sent before. The agent on the phone said they received our documents and we felt relieved temporary and waited and waited for next news. But surprisingly after 2 months, we got same RFE again on Dec 16th. We can't believe it!

The RFE is about criminal records for my fiancé from I-129F. He did 2 DUIs and posession? of drug. That would make it three convictions and he will have to provide documents. These cases are passed and closed. What do you think guys? Were we told lies by USCIS? I don't know if there was any misunderstanding somewhere or if my fiancé documents were lost. Or his proof of documents good enough? He went to somewhere to get proof of documents with signature and stamps officially before and oh my I felt bad, he had to go there on Christmas Eve to obtain those documents again.

Our deadline is on Jan 7th. I feel like 2 months was wasted waiting for news but it seems they never got our RFE documents. I got upset but we have no choice so we are doing whatever we can and send same documents again before the deadline hoping we can be together next year.

Anyone with similar case? My fiancé is worried if his documents are good enough too... Any advice? What happens if these documents are not good enough but we sent it before deadline? Will we get another possible 3rd RFE or if failed to provide documents (I don't know what they want?) our petition get denied? I can't believe this is happening but we staying strong.... I hope 2015 to be better year...!

Hello,

We got our 1st RFE regarding my fiance's criminal record on 10/16. We responded to it on 10/31. Then, unfortunately after waiting for almost 2 months, we got our 2nd RFE on 12/16. We are not sure what they will be asking yet as the letter is still on the way to his home. I hope after this, we will hear good news but can it be another RFE again? Is 2nd RFE our last chance?

I hope I hope they are not asking much and the 2nd time will be faster...

I am so in shock mode right now. I just checked USCIS case status site and found out this.

We got our 2nd RFE notice after waiting for almost 2 months.

My fiance has already submitted what they asked for but I don't know what are asking again as we gotta wait for the letter to come.

I am so sad right now. I was hoping to hear good news around Christmas time.

On December 16, 2014, we suspended processing of your Form I-129F, Petition for Fiance(E), Receipt Number WACXXXXXXX, because we need more information from you. Your notice explains what we need from you to resume working on your case. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your request for additional evidence notice by January 15, 2015, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Hello white rabbit!

The good news are that USCIS received your documents. They should answer within 60 days, which is 2 month. The first month is over and you will receive a response by the end of the year. Good luck!

Hello LadyDi,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really do hope to hear something by end of this month, the clock is ticking and ticking! Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks again! *hug*