Alan&Alex

I don't know what's worse. Waiting to hear something to start with or waiting to hear what they'll do with our RFE response. It's been 216 total days for us. And no idea how long it'll take them to deal with the RFE. Officially they say it could be another 60 days. 😭

Thanks alot !! That is really helpful...i wish you guys all the best

Ours was over the IMB and dating site. Given I haven't been approved yet so can't say for certainty that what I provided will suffice but I was told it should be adequate by others. I submitted a cover letter of course with three pieces of evidence attached
 
1. A screenshot of the app's description in the Apple App Store that emphasized the app's purpose was to meet people local to the user's city. 
2. A screenshot of the app's description in the Apple App Store that showed the app was free to use
3. The site's terms and conditions with portions highlighted emphasizing that no background checks were performed and that all content, profile data, and media are the sole responsibility of the user posting them

I don't know what's worse. Waiting to hear something to start with or waiting to hear what they'll do with our RFE response. It's been 216 total days for us. And no idea how long it'll take them to deal with the RFE. Officially they say it could be another 60 days. 😭

I don't know what's worse. Waiting to hear something to start with or waiting to hear what they'll do with our RFE response. It's been 216 total days for us. And no idea how long it'll take them to deal with the RFE. Officially they say it could be another 60 days. 😭

I was wondering the same thing. All the language around the RFE response was that they'll "continue processing" once received. That makes me wonder if they get to something they want to send an RFE over, stop and send the RFE, wait for the response, then continue from where they left off. It would be such a terrible waste of resources and time if that was the process so I really, really hope it's not the case. 

Our RFE was over the dating app I mentioned we met through but didn't provide proof they were not an IMB. I overnighted my response yesterday and waiting for them to note receipt of it. 

I can relate to the feelings of being bummed. But try not to be! Likely it'll be something easy to respond to. Remember it's no the job of the officer to do research for us so they aren't going to do any googling :-). It's our job to present the research and evidence to them. I received my RFE hard copy in only 4 days after the website updated it's status.
 
I've really tried to change my mentality that yes, it sucks to have an RFE, but I'm so thankful that now I have a timeline to look forward to and it's something easily fixed. 

I get it that it is the petitioner's responsibility to gather and provide all of the evidence needed, but at this point you would think they would be able to have a database of the dating sites/apps and whether or not they are an IMBRA. A quick and easy reference guide to look through and see. That would save both sides time and money. Especially on their end.

Makes sense.
 
I'd never heard of surge until you mentioned that you'd used it, so if I was an adjudicator I wouldn't know anything about it and would want more info.  
 
I suggest you mention why you each chose that app, maybe something about how you had been using it,  a screenshot of your profiles?, and that it works in the same location-based way as tinder, grindr etc.  But most significant to disclaim the IMB point is that no-one else was involved in you 2 getting together,  no fees paid by either of you, you found each other yourselves.  
 
We met partially on the scruff app, hopefully that is sufficiently well known, we didn't explain the terms of service in our application. 
 
Anyhow, that RFE is easy to answer, and is one of the possibilities you mentioned some weeks go.  So a delay, but nothing too serious..  Best of luck. 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

Yea. We have friends that say they put they met online without details and didn’t get a RFE either. Maybe most officers would rather not open the can of worms. Haha. But because I mentioned the specific service/app, they were obligated to inquire. I wish I had just said online or had read about including terms of service before I submitted. But in the end, it seems to not be a big deal and hopefully we’ll see our approval within a couple weeks! 

Yea. We have friends that say they put they met online without details and didn’t get a RFE either. Maybe most officers would rather not open the can of worms. Haha. But because I mentioned the specific service/app, they were obligated to inquire. I wish I had just said online or had read about including terms of service before I submitted. But in the end, it seems to not be a big deal and hopefully we’ll see our approval within a couple weeks! 

Tinder is popular enough that there’s a high chance you won’t get anything for it. I imagine they’ve had a lot of applications from those that met via Tinder by now. We met through a relatively new app to the market and is gay specific so likely unknown to most USCIS officers. 

Tinder is popular enough that there’s a high chance you won’t get anything for it. I imagine they’ve had a lot of applications from those that met via Tinder by now. We met through a relatively new app to the market and is gay specific so likely unknown to most USCIS officers. 

Hi @Alan&Alex, we met through a similar app and we just attached the Terms and Conditions and explanation that it is a geographical based app that is not specifically for linking US nationals with foreign citizens, rather it is open to all people and that it generally doesn't charge a fee. We did highlight in our explanation the paragraph that explained what the app's aims were.  We didn't get an RFE in the end. 

They charge a fee for “premium services” like “power likes,” having more access to photos and things like that. But the general use off the app is free where you’re only able to talk to the person if you both “swiped right” to like. That’s how we met. I feel like providing the terms of service will suffice and I’ll highlight information. But I’ll also email them to see if they can give me an official response. 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

Well. Should know what the RFE is by end of day based on USPS informed delivery. Of course it arrived the day after I left to visit my fiancé. But I arranged to have a friend check the mail and send me pictures of it in the case it arrived while I was gone. I’m nervous! 
 
On the flip side, having a great time with my fiancé so enjoying that. Hitting the beach today! 

It's official. Case just updated with a RFE. 😢 

Mine has moved backwards by 4 days in the past couple of weeks (which is funny because I'm already half a month past that estimated date range anyway so it doesn't matter), so I'm not sure what this person is seeing on their timeline. *shrug*

I’ll find out soon enough. Haha. I have a few thoughts on what it could be. Just hope it’s solething simple. I’ve read some cases of missed checked boxes and the like leading to RFEs. In a Facebook group, someone got one for putting NA instead of NO. Although I guess that could be a big difference depending on the question.