chrisc85

Hey everyone! I just got an email last night from the uscis which read:

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC0911******

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 31, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F

PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you

move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status

results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within

the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at

(800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov

under Case Status and Processing Dates.

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Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)"

For everyone who has gotten approved, is this what you all recieved?? i am just soo excited and pesimistic that this finally happened Thanks!

youre so excited and... pessimistic? what? lol. im sure you meant optimistic. but hey, congrats!!

happy for ya

sorry for this situation... i dont know if youll agree with this possibility... but maybe you can live somewhere cheap, and continue to work your 2 jobs for awhile. save as much money as you can. if youre working 2 jobs, including a government one, and youre living somewhere cheap, you could probably save a TON of money after a year or two... maybe 3. save all that money then go down to mexico to be with them and the exchange rate may help you guys last a long time. and if shes working in mexico on top of that, you guys might be alright. but it would take a lot of calculating and saving for it to work, along with the willpower to only to able to see youre family on semi-frequent visits for a couple of years. if you live somewhere close to the border, it might help a lot too. i dunno, you may hate the idea, but maybe its a possibility.

im a little confused about something... i thought as soon as your Advanced Parole was approved (usually within 90 days) you could travel out of the country and re-enter as long as you had the approved AP forms and marriage certificate with you... isnt that how it works?

i didnt think you had to wait for actual full AOS approval and green card in hand... or am i misunderstanding something? i dont want to have to wait to take our honeymoon a year after getting married for her AOS approval... that would suck

well... in order for her to be a citizen they had to have been together in person in the US for at least 3 years already... but either way there isnt really enough info provided to know exactly what the case was...

what were those 'things' going against you exactly? if you dont mind my asking (in other words, what specific reasons did she really give for wanting to leave)? a personal question, and you obviously arent obligated to answer if you dont like. she seems genuine from what you said but idk...

maybe it just didnt work out... its ok... things will be fine. just try to take it easy a little. try not to drink, you dont need that sh*t

if she cares about the kid at all, you guys will remain close, and from the way it sounds, she wants to. the kid is still a beautiful part of both your lives. just try to work it out. if it really was a scam, then eventually you will know anyway and it may help you get over it a easier in a sense...

where was she from anyway? (just curious, maybe some of it had to do with cultural issues? - NO STEREOTYPING PLEASE!!!) lets try to keep this thread open lol

It'll never cease to amaze me how people are worried about the next petition while the first one is, in fact, still valid.

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yeah i noticed that too lol

yeah, real sorry to hear about this. keep us updated. i told my fiancee about this and she couldnt believe it she felt so bad. she said she is waiting for God/karma to get back at this woman for doing this to you. she was like: "just wait, youll see, God will punish her for this, just wait" heheh. so keep your chin up, things will all work out. you will be okay... it will just take some time. good luck with it all. keep us posted though. were all here for you man.

i sent a couple of letters to my fiancee in morocco and she got both of them in about a week or so. i guess its just hit or miss. just make sure the address is written right i guess.

i really dont think its necessary, unless they specifically asked for them

So.... you "technically kind of had to get engaged" and then followed that up with a proposal in the back of a taxi.... nice to know romance isn't dead!

But seriously.... congratualtions!!

haha you forgot the word "quickly".

it doesnt matter where it is, as long as its from the heart!! she loved it lol we still laugh about it

and thanks!!

If you could condense this in a paragraph, great. USCIS does not require anything this lengthy because it just takes up the CO's time.

i know i was going back and forth debating doing that or not, but i feel like its worth it to take up 1 or 2 more minutes of their time by going into more detail rather than to leave it basic and then have them give her a harder time at the interview and asking more questions and stuff. but i dunno. i would make it shorter but i feel like everything i said will paint a better picture in their minds. idk though.

and to olive, i dont really have any pics with the family (OF the family not but with). but i am sending in facebook messages between my fiancee and my mom, so that should help the whole 'family relationship scene' i would think in that respect. yeah my emails and chats are normal i guess, its like a mixture of both. normal stuff with mushy stuff naturally thrown in. nothing really excessive though.

well, we never had an official engagement party because we never had the time to prepare one, i had to leave too soon. we got engaged only a couple of weeks before i left. we do have a lot of pictures together though. but will that be a problem? we thought that we could just say that we were planning to have the engagement party when we returned back to morocco together after some time. also because we wanted my parents and grandparents to be at the engagement party as well (obviously they werent studying abroad with me hahah)

well, im not too broke, i have a little money saved, but more importantly i do have a full-time job making over the minimum amount, along with a part-time one as well for extra cash. so maybe itll be ok? i would think so right?

chris

somebody is really smitten.

good luck, and i hope you know what you're getting yourself into.

young women can be a hell of a lot of fun, and a fun lot of hell.

hahah thankss. dont worry. i am prepared

In my opinion there is nothing wrong with your situation. Will you be able to visit again sometime before she comes to the US? Also you may want to provide any information from the study abroad tour - tuition statement or something of the sort just to prove that was legitimate. Best wishes!!!

im gonna try to visit again if i can, but i dont know if i really can or should for sure... money is tough, the visa process itself is expensive, plus her flight, and plus it depends if my job is willing to let me leave for a few weeks (i just got the job). if i can i will try, but no guarantee.

and yeah im sending in a copy of the Certificate of Completion (stamped) i got from the university at the end of the semester, a copy of my transcripts from the university (also stamped), entry/exit passport stamps, and a letter from my study abroad director stating both my participation in the program and his onsite witnessing of our relationship. we never actually got "student visas" because meknes police were so lazy they never got put through lol. we actually got stopped leaving the country because our visas were never put through.

we began seeing each other very often inside the university and out. I would visit her at work during her cooking classes, and she would always take the time to help me and keep me motivated with my struggling Arabic.

I would expand upon the "very often" in detail -- how many hours per day (an aggregate total if it sounds impressive), and the depth and nature of your conversations -- discussion of life, goals, etc. It also might be a good idea (IF it is true!) to add a line that N. had no compulsion to leave her country and in fact had not considered the idea, but that she would be willing to follow the man she loves to wherever he lives.

yes its true. she said exactly that actually. she said that the only reason she was comfortable with going to the US was because she would have me

yay

i fixed it like you said, added that stuff in, heres the new one:

To Whom It May Concern:

I was to study abroad in Spain from July 15th to August 15th directly through my school William Paterson University in the US, travel freely for 2 weeks, and spend the 2008 fall semester studying at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, Morocco before returning home via Spain on December 21st 2008. After arriving in Meknes in September with the ISA group, it wasn’t long before I met my now-fiancée Nisrine A****, a local English student at the university. We first met very briefly at the Rif Hotel while she was bringing other exchange students back to their hotel after visiting the hammam, and then again at ISA director I*** E*******’s surprise birthday party in mid-October. I was very attracted to her, but at first she was nervous because she feared getting taken advantage of. With a little time however, we began seeing each other almost daily (at times all day) inside the university and out. I would visit her at work during her cooking classes, and she would always take the time to help me and keep me motivated with my struggling Arabic. We always talked of traveling the world together (Thailand, India, Peru), and found we had very similar interests and values. We found that we both wanted jobs helping people, such as teaching or social work, and considered maybe even starting our own cooking school one day. It only got better every day we were with each other, and we were really happy.

After some time, my trip began to near its end, and I realized I was in love with her and didn’t want to leave. I told her this, and she responded to me very positively, telling me that she felt she was in love with me also. Riding in a taxi one day, I took a chance and proposed to her. She was shocked, but happily accepted. She initially had no compulsion to leave her country, friends or family for the US, but told me she was OK with it because she would have me, and that she is willing to follow the man she loves to wherever he lives. This was amazing; I knew she was the one. We also knew that before my leaving Morocco, I should respectfully introduce myself to her parents to make my intentions known. I arrived at her house with cake, sugar and flowers in hand, things went well, and we became officially engaged. A few weeks later, I departed for the US, and we continued to stay in touch by talking via internet and/or telephone everyday without fail. After waiting for us both to graduate college this past semester (Spring 2009) and for myself to acquire a full-time job, I quickly began to save money and gather the materials necessary to petition for the K-1 visa. I wish I was able to visit her more often, but due to school, money restraints and job responsibilities, it has been tough. I am looking forward very much to seeing and being with Nisrine again, and can’t wait for us to be able to spend the rest of our lives together. Please expedite this petition as quickly as possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,

my name

better?

this is what im writing for 'how we met', it fits on one page:

I was to study abroad in Spain from July 15th to August 15th directly through my school William Paterson University in the US, travel freely for 2 weeks, and spend the 2008 fall semester studying at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, Morocco before returning home via Spain on December 21st 2008. After arriving in Meknes in September with the ISA group, it wasn’t long before I met my now-fiancée N****** A****, a local English student at the university. We first met very briefly at the Rif Hotel while she was bringing other exchange students back to their hotel after visiting the hammam, and then again at ISA director I*** E*******’s surprise birthday party in mid-October. I was very attracted to her, but at first she was nervous because she feared getting taken advantage of. With a little time however, we began seeing each other very often inside the university and out. I would visit her at work during her cooking classes, and she would always take the time to help me and keep me motivated with my struggling Arabic. It only got better every day we were with each other, and we were really happy.

After some time, my trip began to near its end, and I realized I was in love with her and didn’t want to leave. I told her this, and she responded to me very positively, telling me that she felt she was in love with me also. Riding in a taxi one day, I took a chance and proposed to her. She was shocked, but happily accepted. We knew that before leaving Morocco, I should respectfully introduce myself to her parents to make my intentions known. I arrived at her house with cake, sugar and flowers in hand, things went well, and we became officially engaged. A few weeks later, I departed for the US, and we continued to stay in touch by talking via internet and/or telephone everyday without fail. After waiting for us both to graduate college this past semester (Spring 2009) and for myself to acquire a full-time job, I quickly began to save money and gather the materials necessary to petition for the K-1 visa. I am looking forward very much to seeing and being with Nisrine again, and can’t wait for us to be able to spend the rest of our lives together. Please expedite this petition as quickly as possible. Thank you.

this is what im writing for 'how we met', it fits on one page:

I was to study abroad in Spain from July 15th to August 15th directly through my school William Paterson University in the US, travel freely for 2 weeks, and spend the 2008 fall semester studying at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, Morocco before returning home via Spain on December 21st 2008. After arriving in Meknes in September with the ISA group, it wasn’t long before I met my now-fiancée N****** A****, a local English student at the university. We first met very briefly at the Rif Hotel while she was bringing other exchange students back to their hotel after visiting the hammam, and then again at ISA director I*** E*******’s surprise birthday party in mid-October. I was very attracted to her, but at first she was nervous because she feared getting taken advantage of. With a little time however, we began seeing each other very often inside the university and out. I would visit her at work during her cooking classes, and she would always take the time to help me and keep me motivated with my struggling Arabic. It only got better every day we were with each other, and we were really happy.

After some time, my trip began to near its end, and I realized I was in love with her and didn’t want to leave. I told her this, and she responded to me very positively, telling me that she felt she was in love with me also. Riding in a taxi one day, I took a chance and proposed to her. She was shocked, but happily accepted. We knew that before leaving Morocco, I should respectfully introduce myself to her parents to make my intentions known. I arrived at her house with cake, sugar and flowers in hand, things went well, and we became officially engaged. A few weeks later, I departed for the US, and we continued to stay in touch by talking via internet and/or telephone everyday without fail. After waiting for us both to graduate college this past semester (Spring 2009) and for myself to acquire a full-time job, I quickly began to save money and gather the materials necessary to petition for the K-1 visa. I am looking forward very much to seeing and being with Nisrine again, and can’t wait for us to be able to spend the rest of our lives together. Please expedite this petition as quickly as possible. Thank you.

how is that?

Hey,

I was worried that our situation might be considered a "quick engagement" and was wondering if it might cause any problems for us...

Some of you might already know my story... I met my fiancee in Morocco while I was studying abroad last fall, we first met in October and we got engaged a couple weeks right before I left in mid December right before Christmas... so it was about 2 months of knowing each other before i proposed to her. we technically kind of had to get engaged quickly because in their culture parents shouldnt know of casual relationships, only when he proposes and it is serious enough for marriage. and of course there is no way her parents would have accepted if they hadnt met me first before my leaving. we both graduated college just this past semester and now im starting a full-time job. so obviously i havent been able to save the money to go back there again for another visit. its hard saving money for that especially in my situation.

might that be a problem though? i know the casablanca can be tough, im gonna front-load the petition a lot and im writing a little extra for the "how we met" question. what does everyone here think?

k, so i should be good either way then. thanks.

any other opinions?

thanks. yeah we never got student visas because meknes police were too lazy and they never got put through!! lol. but i have a certificate of completion and transcripts and a letter from the study abroad director along with entry/exit passport stamps so i think itll be ok anyway in that respect.

so the "household size" for the affidavit would be 5 (me, my fiancee, my mom, dad and brother) if i was still living in my parents house at the time of filing even though my fiancee is the only one that will be my dependent? thats not fair lol. i would definitely need a co-sponsor then.

and would the 864a which my dad would sign be null-and-void after our moving out, because my dad would no long be a household member?

ok so i guess this question applies to both the i134 and the i864... though i know the i864 is a little bit bigger of a deal. it has to do with the required income for the household size...

i dont have any dependents, but i am listed as a dependent on my parents tax returns automatically because i still live with them. does that affect my "household size" (from 2 to 5) or my requirements? i am planning on moving out with my fiancee once she gets here into our own place. i am making just enough for a household of 2 but no more than that.

also, can i use the i864a form if it was necessary (in the case above) even though i will be moving out and my parents will no longer be a household member once we are out?

lemme know if my questions need clarification. thanks

Hey,

I was worried that our situation might be considered a "quick engagment" and was wondering if it might cause any problems for us...

Some of you might already know my story... I met my fiancee in Morocco while I was studying abroad last fall, we first met in October and we got engaged a couple weeks right before I left in mid December right before Christmas... so it was about 2 months of knowing each other before i proposed to her. we technically kind of had to get engaged quickly because in their culture parents shouldnt know of casual relationships, only when he proposes and it is serious enough for marriage. and of course there is no way her parents would have accepted if they hadnt met me first before my leaving. we both graduated college just this past semester and now im starting a full-time job. so obviously i havent been able to save the money to go back there again for another visit. its hard saving money for that especially in my situation.

might that be a problem though? im gonna front-load the petition a lot and im writing a little extra for the "how we met" question. what does everyone think?

ok, to me, in my opinion, it sounds like this girl just wants to stay here for the paperwork. the OP basically stated this blatantly. this, of course, IS fraud, and she should go home if she doesnt marry this guy and really love him. she has to according to the law anyway, and she should. it just doesnt make any sense why she would want to stay here in the US after going through everything (and everyone) that shes gone through.

as far as the whole "purpose of the visa" not being meant as a trial-run... yeah, the government states it this way, because if they didnt, there would probably be countless more couples who werent nearly as serious about each other going through with the visa process. but in reality it cant be so strict. things happen. im assuming (and this is just an assumption) that in most (and i seriously mean a majority here) cases, 2 people living in separate countries applying for a k1 visa will NOT have had the opportunity to live with eachother for an extended period of time, or depending on the culture and financial circumstances, not at all. i would NEVER be able to live with my female fiancee by ourselves in morocco before getting married. that would just not be acceptable. we have enough faith in our relationship to truly believe that things will work, and we love each other endlessly, but nobody knows for sure how things will really be until you are in the position at the time. i strongly feel it will work for us and will do everything possible to make sure it does. but there are couples in america who stay together for years and then they move in together and break up within a matter of months because they cant stand living with each other.

(then again, many young american couples arent serious about relationships in general. im not referring to anyone in particular, but we all know the basic typical american hook-up/break-up cycle)

on top of that, even if it was culturally acceptable to live with my fiancee before getting married, what are the chances that my boss at my job will be like "oh, sure chris. go ahead and take 3 months off so you can see if you really love living with your fiancee or not". yeah, sure. like that will happen. things happen and the 90 days can and should be used as a sort-of testing ground, but ONLY if they already truly love each other strongly enough in the first place and have for some time, to honestly believe and have the faith that it really will work out.

but this brazilian chick is giving up too easy. AND asking for documents. hahahah sheisterrr

congrats