LeoLaLit

RFE received! They have already notified me that the processing continues, so I'm hoping that maybe a Friday approval might be a plausibility after all!

YAY!

GO GO GO CSC!!!

As for me, i don't understand, i checked the uscis website yesterday for case status update. looks like it got touched (1/26). however, i still haven't received any email from them... so i have no idea what's going on...

Seems like i'm now in the same boat with lostinlove03 and kalay... seeing touches but no updates...

Congrats to Jhay, dawgofwar and Macaroni! I'm really happy for you guys! Wish you guys a smooth journey the rest of the way...

And to us that are still waiting for our NOA2s... don't lose hope, don't give up, don't sell out!!! we'll all be there really soon!

:dance: GO GO GO CSC!!! :dance:

I got my RFE in the mail today, and it turns out it was exactly what I was expecting from early on. They just wanted more evidence of the prior meeting, so I sent copies of my plane tickets, itineraries, and passport with exit/entry stamps. I had everything prepared when I received it, so I just put it all right in the envelope, booked it to the post office and express mailed it so it'll be there tomorrow. I'm really hoping I might receive the NOA2 through email by Friday, although that's probably a bit too hopeful! This wait is agonizing sometimes, so we will be grateful to receive some good news!!!

i received an email from the USCIS this morning, i was so excited to open it as i thought it was my NOA2... false alarm... i just says:

"Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed"

i guess they're a bit slow as my response to the RFE packet was received on friday... nonetheless, at least i got some news from them... still optimistic that we'll all get our NOA2s by the end of the month...

GO GO GO CSC!!!

I cannot confirm or deny that the beneficiary's signature is not required in the G-325A. I do remember reading a thread regarding this though and I believe the recommendation is not to take any chances and get it signed as some adjudicators may not be aware that the beneficiary's signature is not required... or something like that... i'll try to look for that thread...

But if i were you, i would definitely get my fiancee to send me a signed copy ASAP. as you mentioned on your previous post, you just received the email today. depending on where you live, you might get the hard copy by tuesday or wednesday next week. just in time for the arrival of the signed g-325a express mailed to you by your fiancee...

Good luck!

here's that thread...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry3438730

also, here is the memo stating that beneficiary's signature is not required... (also found in the thread)

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/I1...325A_110105.pdf

Aha! This is pretty minor, but I did find a stupid mistake ... and this might be it. On the g-325a form under "spouse" and "former spouses", you're supposed to write "none" and I left it blank. That would be an incredibly stupid and minor thing for them to send a request for, and that's probably not it. But they may just ask for corrections since they're sending an RFE anyway. Now ... I read some posts that said it isn't necessary for the g-325a form to be signed by the fiance. Can anybody confirm or deny this? If it doesn't need to be signed, I can just put it in the mail. If it does, then I'd have to wait like another week for me to get it back from my fiance. Please let me know if anyone has any info!

I cannot confirm or deny that the beneficiary's signature is not required in the G-325A. I do remember reading a thread regarding this though and I believe the recommendation is not to take any chances and get it signed as some adjudicators may not be aware that the beneficiary's signature is not required... or something like that... i'll try to look for that thread...

But if i were you, i would definitely get my fiancee to send me a signed copy ASAP. as you mentioned on your previous post, you just received the email today. depending on where you live, you might get the hard copy by tuesday or wednesday next week. just in time for the arrival of the signed g-325a express mailed to you by your fiancee...

Good luck!

Well, I finally got a response. The dreaded RFE ... Oh well, it's not as if I'm surprised since I pretty much expected it once I discovered this forum and saw that photos often weren't enough evidence to prove a prior meeting. No problem, I've got plenty of evidence to send. I'm just really, really bummed that this case has to be delayed any more. Bastards! Oh well, that's life I suppose. At least I can expect a fairly prompt approval once I get the evidence sent in. Looks like most people got approved within about a week of submitting the required evidence, so I can live with it. Sure is better than waiting!

Sorry to hear that you also got an RFE.

Well, i finally received the hard copy of my RFE yesterday, 01/19/2010. It was actually a different error as what I suspected. It turns out, it's an even "stupider" error on my part - apparently, i did not answer part c, question 2 of the I-129F form (if i have ever been convicted by a court of law...)

So what I received from the USCIS were:

1) I-797E, Notice of Action (Request for Evidence)

2) Initial Evidence Request - I-129F with the statement:

"OMITTED ITEMS: The petitioner submitted Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance'. However, the form is incomplete. The petitioner must answer question 2 on page 3 (attached). After the petitioner ha answered question 2, re-sign and date the attached form above the original signature and date. Return to USCIS."

3) Page 3 of the I-129F form.

So as a reply, here's what I sent the USCIS:

I-129F - Response to RFE Cover Letter with the following contents included:

1) Copy of the I-797E, Notice of Action (some people actually return the original sheet, but it's written in the back "When you reply, please include a copy of the other side of this notice and also include any papers attached to this notice")

2) Original attachment to I-797E (Page 2 of Initial Evidence Request)

3) Original attachment to I-797E (Page 3 of Initial Evidence Request) with answer to question 2, new signature and date above original signature and date.

4) New copy of page 3 of Form I-129F with answer to question 2, original signature and date signed.

5) 4 copies of my fiancee's revised G-325A with signature and date signed then I briefly explained why i am resubmitting a new G-325A as i missed a couple of items in the original submission.

I am so sorry to read you got an RFE. Glad to hear you are correcting what you perceive to be the errors. I'm just wondering how come the CVC officer who adjudicated your packet did not specify exactly what the error was so you could rectify the right documents or correct the form properly.

Is this really how the RFE's go? That we have to wrack our brains trying to figure out what the error is? Couldn't you call them to find out what is wrong with your documentation? I feel for you guys and for all the other couples who have received these road blocks.

However, it is simply that...a road block that you both can hurdle. For every problem, there is a solution. Take heart that you guys can handle it!

Here's praying for you and for all the others who are waiting for their NOA2s to get them soon.

As for us, we received our NOA1 last Oct 19th and upon checking the USCIS website today, we saw that we were "touched" as of Oct 15, 2010! Finally! there is some movement! We are hoping to receivables our NOA2s just like all of you.

Holding your hands in this VJ path,

Cherry

P.S. In case you look into our file, my real name is Theresa. Most Filipinos have a "First name" and a "nickname" that may not have any connection at all with one's "first name". It's a cultural thing, hahaha!

Hi Theresa,

Well, I have to wait for the actual RFE notice to arrive in the mail in order to find out what exactly the USCIS needs or what I did incorrectly. I just received an email notification that there is an RFE on the way. I am just taking a proactive approach to avoid further delays... but I will definitely keep you guys posted.

Goodluck to you! Hope you don't experience any road blocks on your journey...

Just out of curiosity, what all did you send as evidence of having met in the past 2 years? I'm a little worried I might be in store for an RFE myself, since all I sent was several recent photos of us together. I hadn't stumbled across this website when I prepared the petition packet, so I figured a bunch of pics would be evidence enough. In retrospect, the pics don't really prove WHEN we met, so that's probably why they require other pieces of evidence. My only saving grace might be that another official government document I submitted listed my 2008 address as being in Taiwan. Don't know if it'll be enough, tho. Fortunately, you'll get approved pretty quickly after getting your evidence submitted! Good luck!

I submitted a copy of both our boarding passes during our trip to Boracay Island and Bangkok. I also submitted hotel receipts and about 10 photographs of us together, one of which was taken below the sign our hotel in Boracay and another taken behind an elaborate sand castle with the date distinctively part of the creation.

Oh no, that stinks!! I hope you get the RFE notice soon so you can correct it right away. Hopefully if you can send in the required evidence right away there won't be a significant delay in your case. Please let us know if you need any help/advice.

Well, after going through the packet I sent the USCIS again (for the 10th time, I think), I think I know what I did incorrectly. There are a couple actually. Both on my fiancee's G-325A form. First, on the question "If your native alphabet is other than Roman letters..." I accidentally left that (blank) when I should have put "N/A." Second, I also accidently left the box outlined by heavy borders in the bottom of the form (blank) when I should have put her name there.

Luckily, my parents are in the Philippines and will be flying back to the US on Sunday. I had her print and sign the corrected forms I just sent her via email and she'll be handing them to my parents tomorrow. I'm not 100% sure if those were the reasons for the RFE but if my assumptions are correct, at least I'll have copies of the corrected and signed forms by Sunday.

Congrats to everyone who recently got their NOA2s!

as for me... unfortunately, i got this email on my blackberry from the USCIS just a few minutes ago stating that a request for additional evidence or information has been sent...

i've gone through the copy of the packet i sent for the nth time already and i have no idea what i missed... i followed the guides carefully and never expected to get an RFE... i'm so upset and frustrated at myself right now... i guess i'll just have to wait for the actual notice to arrive in the mail so i can find out exactly...

WOW! it's been raining NOA2's for us Octoberians!

Congrats to all of you who got approved!

Now it's our turn!!!!!!

GO GO GO CSC!!!

OOOOOH! My account was updated today. I went away for 5 minutes and when I came back, it was updated on 01/08/2010. I am excited. It won't be long now. Someone has my file on their desk. The box has been opened.

oh wow! how exciting! it's just a matter of minutes now...

really happy for you! Congratulations in advance!

OMG!! I just got touched and I called my fiancé and kinda woke him up(it's 1 am there). He's excited too!

OMG! Congratulataions Macaroni! I'm so happy for you! And I'm getting really excited!!! i hope we all get ours very soon as well!

Goodluck on the rest of your journey!

WE JUST GOT OUR NOA2~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm shaking!!!!!!!!!!

WOW! That's great news! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

GO GO GO CSC!!!!!

hi everyone, hope to all of u a very good waiting heheheheh

so i'm asking abt this waiting , it becomes so hard to just wait ,......... yes from 3 months now & no news , no NOA2... oh my god... i'm so tired ......

i dont know where this take me ???!!!!!!!! but still some hope yeeeeeeeh some hope... ....looks like california service is sooooooooooooooooooooo slow

oh god help us & bring us some good & happy news .....ameen yarab

good luck

Waiting is really difficult and painful... we all know that. Just be patient. Based on your timeline, you should get your NOA2 very very soon. Remember, there's always light at the end of every tunnel... and when you get there, it's all going to be worth it...

Recent delays are most likely due to employees taking off during the holidays... we should see a lot more NOA2's next week...

Goodluck! BE STRONG!

Stephen + Elisha created an improved version of the G325A Form a while back. It's exactly the same form but he was able to unlock the pdf document and change the font size.

Here's the link:

http://home.windstream.net/ssheiko/g-325a_improved.pdf

Goodluck!

Congratulations! That is indeed a very well deserved Christmas present!

Goodluck on your journey together...

CHEERS!

....I hope everyone had a good thanksgiving !

....Time really does fly.... 2 months almost already, in the grand scheme of things not really that long but....I am still very impatient !!!!

The good news is... WOO-HOOOOO I have my airline reservation in hand !!!! bad news is... I am flying out on X-Mas eve (long story, work related) and will be in the air for X-mas, touching down in Manila @ 5:25 am on 12/26 All is good tho and I will be there well through the New Year

Lets stay positive people !!

and for you CSC employees......GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOgogogogogogogogGOGOGOGO !!!!!! please !!

Have fun in the PI Jhay!

Well, the good news is... looks like CSC has commenced working and i just saw some progress on IGOR's list and improvement on my VJ forecast. YAY!

GoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGoGo CSC!!!

can you tell me the names of those companies pls.

thanks

I'm not sure if my service providers offer international rates other than the Philippines. Nonetheless, they are:

Owtel - Post paid (that's why i get a monthly statement)

G3Telecom - Pre-paid rechargable long distance service (you can recharge your account over the phone or online and they provide call history in their website)

BTW - does anybody here use MagicJack? I sent my fiancee one and we use this as our primary means of communication. But I'm not sure if you can use this as a proof of ongoing relationship since her number is a US number. The account is registered under her name though.

hi everyone, just wanted to know , how can i show phone calls as an evidence when the no. i dial doesn't show up on my verizon bill because i use calling card to call her, i first have to dial the third party no . then my pin then her number. So on my bill i only see the third party no.

any suggestions, i only have cell phone

thanks

I subscribe to a third party calling card service as well.... 2 as a matter of fact. One service sends me a monthly statement with my call summary and the other, I print from their website.

Hope this helps.

Just wondering if you ladies are starting to think/plan for the wedding? If so, how are you doing it?

Well, my fiancé and I are gonna have a small wedding. We plan to marry at the courthouse here in our county and then have a small party at home for family. Nothing big. We want to save up for a bigger wedding. The little wedding is only for USCIS and to get AOS started I think we will have food, cake, beverages, and family. That's good for now, especially with our budget.

That's almost exactly the same plan as we have, macaroni. Our priority is to get that AOS started as soon as possible.

As much as my fiancée and i want to have a church wedding and a decent reception within the 90 day window, it requires a lot of time, money and planning... and with the uncertainty of the date she'll be finally here, it just makes it more difficult... and of course, being a guy, my ignorance about planning a wedding just doesn't help at all...

Now that i think about it, i guess the only thing i know to plan that's wedding related is the bachelor party!

hello all,

this is my first post. we are also octoberians! our noa1 is dated oct 14.

waiting isnt easy!

Hi LadyRed! Welcome aboard the thread!

We all agree with you... waiting is definitely NOT easy!

All we want for Christmas is our NOA2's!

Go Go Go CSC!

Where are you guys finding this info?? I feel like I looked everywhere on this site, and I didn't find anything like what you guys are talking about!

Oh and our check was cashed 2 days ago, so i'm checking the mail like crazy! I know it's probably too soon, but I can't help it! yay!

as soon as you get your NOA1 date, enter it on your timeline and there would be a forecast of when your petition will be adjudicated (you'll see it on the comment section).

here's mine:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=72906

here's yours:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=71522

I did not notice anybody talking about this so far, but it looks like CSC starts to take a good example from VSC in terms of time it reserves to process I-129F petition. I closely monitored time Timeline suggests my petition is going to be reviewed, and starting from the very beginning (October 13 check was cashed and NOA1 was sent to me) and for good 2 weeks the forecast was rather negative. The review time was sliding far and far away from me and finally reached the middle of the February. However, then, something strange have happened with the statistic of CSC and it looks for me like number of workers, who are assigned to review K1 petitions, was at least doubled. At any rate, over the last week my Timeline forecasted review time got closer to me by more than month! It states now that it is going to be reviewed somewhere in between December 28th and January 9th. I also have a feeling that it is only beginning of the process and the forecast will improve in the future significantly. Hope that my observations are right and we all would really get our NOA2s much sooner than we hoped.

OH !!! that's great news!!!

I just checked my timeline forecast and it now says : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between January 7, 2010 and January 19, 2010. Where as before, it was between mid January to mid February 2010!

That news just made my night! :dance: :dance:

GO GO GO CSC!!! GO GO GO!!!

I just got my NOA2 on Oct 25th (Woohoo!! ) and I had a question about sending the additional documents (copy of I-129F, I-134, original documentation, etc) for my fiance. From what I gather all the documents are for the interview. So if I am planning on attending the interview, is it necessary to send it down beforehand?

Thanks,

Gabriel

yes, all documents ae to be presented at the interview including all forms DS, FS and support information. I would sent all the documents in advance. Is better for her to have beforehands in the event of last minute changes.

Yes, the documents are needed at the interview of course but if I was going to the intervirew (and I did go to my fiancee's interview) I certainly would not send them ahead of time. Safer to carry them with you when you travel abroad. Whether you are allowed into the actual interview is irrelevant. Just bring the documents with you.

it i were you... i would definitely hard carry these documents... i would also keep it in my sight the whole time and i would definitely guard it with my life...

Hey, question for everyone. My cousin filed for her K-1 in mid september, and she posted on her facebook today that her visa was approved. Is that possible....?? I don't think she's been on this website, and I think she may have been mistaken, but I don't want to say anything to her until I find out if it's possible for their visa to be processed and approved this quickly.

Thanks everyone!

Has she gone through the interview process at the consulate yet? If not, it's probably the PETITION that got approved, not the VISA.

But yes, the VSC is crankin' up on their K-1 approvals... so it is possible that she already got her NOA2. Hopefully the CSC will start crankin' it up too!