BlueSapphire

I provide the chat, call and video call logs and more during the petition stage. It is not needed, and people said it's only needed during interview stage, however, sometimes, the consulate officer doesn't even asking or looking at the evidence during the interview.

To be honest, you are not well prepare yet if you get confuse for little things like this. Especially on the interview day. As long as you know what you should have, no matter whatever list they give to you, you will be able to do it. If you got confuse during this stage, you will get more confuse during AOS stage later on. They will give you a list of documents needed (they use the same list no matter what visa you want to adjust the status from).

We have way too little information to properly talk about the topic.
 
Where did you send the form?
Was it I-130 for you, your spouse or a son/daughter? 
Why did they return it the first time? Was there some mention of improper filing?
Did you also file for E-Notification?
 
It seems like USCIS never filed your form, tried to return it, USPS couldn't mail it and had to return it to USCIS in July 2017. Your form and supporting evidence have most likely been destroyed.

You can try to contact (email or call) US Embassy at your country. I do that when they reschedule my appointment from 6th to 20th. The worst part because I already bought a ticket to States (18th-shouldnt buy unless you have visa on hand, but we take a risk anyway because we want to fly back together). So, I contacted the embassy at my country, they push the date to 8th. It is not hurt to try.

You are waiting since 2011? 

You shouldn't compare your case with others. If all people doing that, others who submitting before you will all complains about why you got your NOA 2 before them. 

The process can vary a lot. It all can depend on the person looking over your file. They are backed up with a lot of other cases. Any RFE's, person takes sick time, vacation, ect.
If someone who is processing one petition, get's an RFE reply from another one they may switch petitions...
Files are not processed entirely on "first come first serve", it's just when someone get's to it.
 
There are people who received their NOA2 and they submitted their petition in November 2017 already, so there is no really specific/correct answer. It's a waiting game.

Probably as well, because no two cases are identical.  The first come first served thing only applies to petitions as they hit the door, that they do in order. Afer that, they cash your check, put your paperwork in the order they want it, and it goes into a file box to wait.
 
I do get what you are saying though. When we applied, ages ago now, there was a couple who hadn't even met each other until a month after we filed, and they were one of those that got through in record time.  Did it burn my biscuits? Indeed it did. But once I stopped comparing timelines, and tried to focus more on the next steps, it bothered me less. I knew they hadn't magically jumped the queue or pulled any strings, they just made it through the process faster than we did. It is not a  transparent process, which in itself can be crazy making.
 
Hang in there, it will come when it does! 

In my experience, it depends on the officer who gets your case. Some work faster than the other. So even if you both submit at the same time, your application arrives at the same time at the lockbox/mailroom, it all depends on the officer who gets your application. Some are very meticulous, some are new at what they do, some are very experienced and know what to look for, some are lazy...you get the idea.
 
Just be patient and be aware of the processing times. You can follow-up if you think your case is taking longer than the usual trend. 
In the meantime, life goes on. The fiance being petitioned can start preparing for the interview, know what he or she needs to do and prepare once the application gets approved.

Look at this thing like you are buying things from a grocery store. You and other customers finished shopping at the same time but all of you in a different row waiting for the cashier. The rule is once you are on that line, you will not able to change line anymore. Some of the lines might be fast because the cashier is so fast in doing his/her work. Some of the lines might be taking more times because the cashier is a bit slow in doing his/her work (she/he might double check or maybe triple check their work) and some of the lines might be taking forever because he/she have lots of things to do or might even be taking leave after taking few customers. Besides all of that line, might have a fast line for items below five. Even all of you finished doing the shopping at the same time, however, because of the different cashier, the time taken to leave the grocery store differs.

Same like submitting the petition. Even you and others submit it on the same day or maybe they submitting it earlier than you or later than you, because of the officer who processing your petition is different. The time taken to get an approval is different too. The "fast line" that I mentioned before is the line for those who are expedited their case. Maybe, the VJ members that you screenshot above expedited their case, that is why they even get the visa approval even before you get your NOA2. 

I love this part <3

This is how I feel, admin free to remove this post if it not suitable for this website. However, I just want to share how I feel. I know that some of the VJ members feel like they are superior enough because of the rank that they have. Something like "newbie, junior member, senior member, gold member, platinum member" until sometimes they forgot one thing. They forgot that they are started from newbie until what they are now. They forgot about all kind of "silly" question that they asked when they first started. They forgot how unknowledgeable they are when they first join this website and starting this journey. I'm not saying that every VJ member is like that. However, believe me, every time I saw a post on this site asking a question, there few "senior" members who be like nagging, complaining, and sometimes even classified the question "silly" or "stupid" question. Please, kindly respect others post. It is fine if let say OP asking for advise, and you feel like they are done a wrong thing and want to voice out your opinion or advise to them. However, please don't be too harsh.. Especially if the person who is asking the question is the newbie who just started this journey or who just curious whether what they are doing is right or wrong, who is just curious whether what they are facing is normal or not. Please... 

For example, when people were asking a question regarding guidance on the process. Instead of nagging and complaining a lot, it is much better if you can just reply by giving them a link to the guides. If people asking about they are submitting their petition in July, but still didn't get NOA2 yet and they at the same time asking whether it is normal to wait that long. Instead of expressing how annoyed you feel about the question, it is nicer and easier if you can just give a link to July Filer's forum and stated how long it takes now. 

I always believe that you make life easier for others, your life will be much easier too. You make other members journey easier, your journey will be easier too. I'm really sorry if this post offends some of the members. Good luck with your visa journey everyone! Have a great weekend ahead! 

Do whatever you feel right for you. It is okay to doubt him. Totally understand how you feel right now. But, don't make a decision solely based on this situation (he didn't tell you about it). It is not fair to judge someone just based on one mistake that he/she make. You know him better than anyone here do. You know how he is through your relationship.  Whatever your decision is, my prayers always be with you and I will always be here for you if you want to share

P/s: One thing that I learned from my relationship. Don't make a decision while you are emotional (angry, feel betrayed, sad, upset). Afraid that when all that emotion is gone, you will regret making that decision. 

You are not being too difficult. You just react based on how you feel. On your previous reply, you did mention that you come from a family of immigrant and some even illegal immigrant. I believe that you know how he feels more than I do. It is not like he's committed a crime (just my opinion) since he's so young that time and for me, he has been tricked. But yes, it is still his mistake to not let you know about it much earlier. My fiance and I, we did have a talk about this before. We were asking each other "Is there anything you should let me know that will affect our journey later on". So I told him everything he should know about me even some of it is a bit difficult for me to tell him at the beginning. And he told me everything that I should know about him. So we make it clear that we do not have a secret between us.

Have you asked him about that before? Maybe he feels like it is not something material/important to tell you about it. Whatever it is, you have my prayers and good energy.

For I-129F package
- Petitioner letter of intent: Since petitioner is the one who will be mailed it out, the original signatures is required
- Beneficiary letter of intent: Scanned copy is good enough. Since the day we submitted my package, as far we know, we didn't hear anyone get an RFE because of that
 
For Interview
- Petitioner letter of intent: It is not a requirement actually. However, it is great to have an updated letter of intent from petitioner since it is one of the ways to show support. The scanned copy is good enough unless it is for the purpose to extend the validity of the petition. 
- Beneficiary letter of intent: Original signature

For the interview purpose, letter of intent is not the requirement. However, they will ask about evidence intent to get marry (such as wedding plan). Since the letter of intent can be one of the supporting for that. It is great to just prepare it in case they are asking for that.

There is no need for you to go there just to told the officer to put him on AP. Don't go there. 

You don't need to to slow down the process, what you should do is stop this process. It is not worth it to be with someone who don't have interest on you and treat you like s@H$. 

Aside from that, if you really want to slow down, just told him, you call NVC today asking about your case and the officer said it is under AP. You asked them how long, but the officer can't give you the exact timeline. You are asking them why, but the officer didn't give exact answer and just asked you to wait. Then you can see what reaction you want to see. If you go to his country and told the consulate officer to put him under AP, believe me, the officer will just denied your application instead of put it under AP. Consulate officer is not interested with your problem, what you are facing and what you want to do or check. They just focus on whether the relationship is real or not. Whether it is fraud or not. This is not a test and error process. Once you told them to put your husband under AP, the officer directly believe that it is fraud. 

I understand how your wife feels. It is hard to adjust to the new environment and at the same time, it is harder to adjust while living with your family (I guess they never staying together before). Because now, instead of adjusting to the environment, she will keep thinking, will it be okay for her to do this and that... She will overthinking on every action that she takes. Even for simple things. Furthermore, since it is not your house, she needs to follow your parents' ways. It added more burden for her because, for her, she is the stranger who came from another country, married with their son and living there. Give your wife time, talk to her more, find out more what she doesn't feel comfortable about. A woman always overthinking and emotional. Let her know that it is temporary when you are financially stable and she can start working, both of you will be moving out and start the new life together. Other than that, spending more time with her and go out more. Do something simple like picnic outside, movies or just hang out together.

Look here, everything needed stated here. They even provide an example of each document needed (click on "see example"). Good luck with your journey.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Stop this process here and just move on then.

If you already have a copy of your entire passport/Citizenship certificate. You don't need to provide a birth certificate. This can be found on I-129F instruction_page10 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

 

I'm doing K-1 and if I need to choose again, I will still go for K-1. This is how I look at this, my country is not a high fraud country. So, either K-1 or CR-1, both are okay. In my mind, if we get married and apply for CR-1, and it got rejected (not a negative thinking, but there is always a possibility for that even when your relationship is real. Because the one whom interview you doesn't know you on a daily basis), the only option we have is applied another CR-1 and it will take another 1-1 year and a half. However, for K-1, if it is failed, we can try applying for another K-1 and if it still failed, then we can get married and apply for CR-1. 
 

Stop this process here and just move on then.

I don’t believe anyone is judging you. But like others have said. Trust your instincts. If you see this being a problem in the future, it is more than ok to be cautious about it. Especially with something so big like this. It sucks that you have to cash it out of your own pocket, but if that’s what it takes to get what you want, why not? But you need to be sure. And 37 isn’t old. You are still very young and have the rest of your life ahead of you. Don’t just be getting a k1 without being sure of the relationship just because you think you’re not young. You’re still young. 

Actually, what is the purpose you entering this process?
 
K-1 visa means that both of you intend to get married. Yes, you are aware of the costs involved in this process. However, are you willing to invest in that cost?
Let me conclude from what you told us before. You guys are together for 3 months, however, during that time it is not a serious relationship yet, it explained why there is not even a single photo together. When did you submit the petition then? Because it seems it is not serious relationship during the time you guys together. Then he goes back to his country, you found out that he has gf there. But you still pursuing with the K-1, he wants to take a photo together and wants you to pay for the trip, you refuse. So, when these relationships become a serious relationship actually?
 
Are you in love with him?
 
You are 37 years old women. If you want a serious relationship, you want someone that you can spend the rest of your life with, why you get involved with this guy? And until now you still try to bring him to States. Why you get involved with someone that from the beginning lying to you and jobless (lazy to work). And why are you still fighting to bring him with you?
 
You refuse to pay for the trip because you don’t trust him. So, why you still want to be in this process since you are the one who said that you don’t want to waste your time. Even the congressman can help you, you need to ask yourself, are you really want him. Are you really ready to support him financially when he’s there if now, you don’t even want to support him for the trip?