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    Husband came with K-1 and we got married, do i need to file I-130 too?

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

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    Hello

    My husband came from the Dominican Republic with a K-1 fiance visa and we got married in less than the 90 required days. We are now trying to apply for his adjustment of status. Question: do we have to include the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative? or the fact that we have an approved I-129 and a valid K-1 visa is sufficient to only have the I-485 Adjustment of Status application submitted for him? Appreciate your responses. 

    Simone

    December 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by Simrose73

    On 8/11/2018 at 8:05 AM, BJ & Christine said:

    Congratulations... quick response on ur rfe... 

    Thank you! I actually called on Friday afternoon to inquire about our case as we were outside normal processing time and a service inquiry was opened. I was given the standard 30 days response to the service inquiry. Saturday morning at 6.00AM I get a text and an email from USCIS saying "we took a decision on your case, please login onto your account". So I logged onto the new website and there was our approval!!

     

    I have to say I had to answer some very weird questions while on call with the USCIS officer. He kept asking me about my fiance and referred to him as my "husband" and he kept asking me if we were married and if my husband was here in the States. These were tricky questions trying to get me to fall and answer yes and as such, lead to an immediate denial. I felt like I was at an interview, the whole phone conversation took about half hour... very weird... this is their new technique now...beware!!

     

    I kept correcting the officer telling him: No Sir, he is not my husband, he is my fiance and no we didn't get married yet as we are waiting for the visa to be approved and we will do so upon his arrival to the United States...and No Sir my fiance is not here as he cannot enter the United States without a visa ...

    Very weird indeed... I felt at first it did more harm then good my call and felt really depressed when they told me 30 more days, and then boom the next day the approval.

    Thank God!! 

    19 hours ago, Tokenfreak said:

    Congrats on your approval!  Glad you finally got it!  :)

    Thank you!

    I-129F December 2017 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    5 minutes ago, EmmNM said:

     

    This is true they don't require a wet signature anymore. BUT they could always request one if they want to. That memo also states in the fine print:

     

    "If USCIS has reason to question the signature it may request the original document or more evidence from the requestor in accordance"

     

    So there is always a possibility that they will need an original anyway. I say why risk it?

    True, we don't want to risk another RFE and as such, delay the NOA2 even further... so will wait for the original letter to come and I will send the original Intent to Marry, just to be safe. Thank you all for the very helpful advice. Much appreciated!

    I-129F December 2017 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 7/14/2018 at 6:22 PM, Charlesnglenda said:

    You both are supposed to have your own separate intent to marry letter 

    We both submitted Letters of Intent to Marry. Magically, my fiance's letter somehow was lost in translation and USCIS is requesting a new one for him, the Beneficiary... Ask and you shall receive:whistle: ... We will comply... we have no choice... letter is on it's way from DR and I will send it to California once I receive it. 

    I-129F December 2017 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Received the RFE letter from USCIS today, four days after issuance. Reason for RFE they need the Intent to Marry Letter from the beneficiary. I know for sure we submitted a notarized Intent to Marry Letter from my fiance together with all the documents when we submitted the application. They either misplaced it or they want a newer one. I have to get my fiance in the Dominican Republic to sign a new letter and perhaps notarize it and send it to me ASAP and I will submit the response. I am relieved that is an easy one and praying we will get approved shortly thereafter. This proves once again that USCIS needs to meet a quota for RFEs. I am 100% certain we submitted a Letter of Intent to Marry for both of us, I even translated it from Spanish, however somehow it was "lost in translation".... oh well....patience is a virtue...we now have to wait few more weeks until we have the approval...what is few more weeks for a lifetime of happiness with the love of my life?  

    November 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    4 minutes ago, Quiata said:

    We are still waiting for the case to be received at the NVC. The NOA2 letter was dated 5/16. The NVC says it could take up to 6 weeks, but I've been seeing where they've been received anywhere from 14 - 22 days. I am just calling everyday!!

     

    Of course, let keep in touch! I am more than happy to pass on information received from others who've travelled this journey before us and my experience.

    I will be following your timeline. We are in the same situation, NOA1 Dec 22. My fiance is from DR. Good luck with everything! Hope all goes smooth at the Consulate and your fiance gets the visa soon. God Bless!

    I-129F December 2017 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 hours ago, Vivianna said:

    Morning everyone,

     

    At this point I'm super worry of what is going to happen with USA Embassy in CCS, Venezuela,

    The president expel two US Diplomats yesterday. The US has not had an ambassador to Venezuela since 2010, but one of this diplomats served as the mission's Chargé D'Affaires -- a position that is akin to an acting ambassadorship.

     

    Does anyone know if things we worse what is going to happen with petition? 

    Do we get the interview in a different embassy. 

     

    I'm doing my best to keep calm try to stay busy at work, doing Yoga, exercising and any other activities that will keep my mind away from worrying 

    You will probably be sent to the Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In any event, your case will be processed at the closest Embassy/Consulate. No need to worry or stress out. 

    November 2017 Filers K1 VISA I-129F (merged)

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by Simrose73

    11 hours ago, x_driven_x said:

    Results of Full November Scan done 5/3 Evening (CST)

     

    There were only 6 updates today. Here are the updates:

     

    Decision Notice Mailed = Rejection

    One of the 2 approvals had recently finished an RFE and got their response into USCIS on 4/13 and are now approved.

     

    Receive Date Status Date
    11/02/17 Your Current Status: Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means 05/03/18
    11/13/17 Your Current Status: Decision Notice Mailed 05/03/18
    11/13/17 Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 05/03/18
    11/16/17 Your Current Status: Case Was Approved 05/03/18
    11/20/17 Your Current Status: Case Was Approved 05/03/18
    11/20/17 Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 05/03/18

     

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    That's so weird how they are processing cases smack in the middle of the month...nothing makes sense nowadays with USCIS...

     

    BTW what does this mean: 

    11/02/17 Your Current Status: Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

    05/03/18 ?? 

    October 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 4/14/2018 at 12:46 AM, L and E said:

    Congratulations to all approvals and a sigh of relief for those who rec'd their RFEs... looks like easy fixes. 

     

    My fiancé got his official divorce decree today and it is a whopping 9 pages FULL of words... the bad part about it is that it is in Spanish. Therefore I must get it translated into english. This is so frustrating because translations are expensive and time consuming :crying:

     

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a translation company to use?? 

     

    -and- 

     

    are there any divorcees from Colombia who can share insight on the proper documentation to prove a divorce is complete and final? My lawyer is freaking me out and making me doubt whether we actually have the correct document for his divorce decree.. She is asking if it is "registered". My fiancé swears that it is finalized and I believe it is by comparing it to the required documents listed on the travel.gov site.... would be nice to confirm with someone who also has this experience. 

     

    any help would be greatly appreciated!

    Suggestion for a translation company:

    The Spanish Group <translations@thespanishgroup.org

     

    https://www.thespanishgroup.org

     

    They are based in California and they are super fast, they can get it done in 24-48 hours for an expedited fee. Good luck!

    Simone

    We've been approved

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    18 minutes ago, Jewels1319 said:

    OK so I thought about calling the USCIS to see whats up because the App says 206 days since they received my application.

    I asked for a Tier 2, and after waiting 110 minutes I get my call back. The very sweet lady over the phone asks me my basic info to verify its me and she says hmm you were approved March 6th. Your letter went out on March 7th. I almost busted into happy tears. She then gave me a general timeline for the  next steps and then gave me the State Departments info so I can call at the end of the month to pay the fee and wait for them to send it to the Dominican Republics consulate.

    She says it'll be a little under 2 more months to go and my fiance will be here by Mothers day!!!! 

    Congrats!

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