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Touches do not mean your case is getting closer to being approved. You could be touched a million times and still take up to 6 months before an approval, while you might not see "touched" at all and then still get your approval within 5 months. So do not get caught up with when last you were touched and how many times it was as it does not mean anything you hope for.

The whole process is easy enough for you to be able to do it yourself. If there is nothing in your immigration history that might probably cause some complications. Most members do it themselves because lawyers are very expensive as they charge thousands and still have no guarantee for an approval. My advise is do not waste your time and money on a lawyer for something you can do yourself.

Touches do not mean anything.

I would imagine that they need provide at minium a valid reason that she returned. Hopefully, you will get some good responses from veterans here. You may want to have a consult with a good immigration attorney prior to resubmitting another petition. I am sure this would raise a red flag. Good luck.

They do not need an attorney on this. As long as they have a good explanation for why they did not marry the first time. They were approved the first time, and had 90 days to marry or else return to her home country. They did not violate the condition as she returned before 90 days when they could not marry.

I do not see any problem because, she did not violate the conditions of her visa in that she did not stay over 90 days before returning unmarried. Since it is still the same couple involved, they should have no problem going at it again. What matters was that she did not overstay.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Great news! Congratulations!

Thanks to all who congratulate us. So sad we lost our 6week old unborn baby on tuesday and we haven't sent our petition yet.

I am so sorry to hear that. I wish you a much better situation next time. Be strong.

Here's a guy's perspective; Traditionally, it is more of a norm when a guy supports his lady financially than when it's the other way round. There would not have been a problem with a one time financial help but, the fishy part is; He demanded the support and also wants it to be a continuous thing. If he really loves you, he will not abandon you just because you cannot afford to support him continuously. You need to make him realize you do not have money and that the little you've been able to save is for the rest of the immigration process. If he can understand this then you should expect a positive relationship, otherwise ...you should run! No responsible grown man should be comfortable to ask his fiancée to be his financial fortress.

Sweet Congrats!!!

I wish your wife is a VJ member and figures this thread is yours.

People! Call it what it is!!! FRRAAAAAUUD!!!

It happens to me also 4 years ago,when i filed a fiancee visa I-129f,i hired a lawyer just to assist to the process i paid $1500.00 and then after 5 months of waiting for the NOA2 i got and RFE for a birth certificate,im pissed off because its waste of time im just thinking how come the lawyer forget to send BC but the damaged has been done all i need to do is to send it and the lawyer ask me again $600.00 to send the RFE,i paid it because all i wanted was the whole process will be over specially i dont have knowledge on everything about USCIS before but well you by your experience...after my fiancee got here in US we do all the papers without the help of the lawyer from the udjustment status until the removal of the conditon the whole process we did it by researching online...

Couldn't you have responded to the RFE yourself at that point?

I would have to disagree (politely) with the last two posts. Here's why:

When I sent my form in back in September, I just JUST the I-129F and the fee. I didn't understand the directions and my 'packet' was severely lacking. There is NO way they would have approved my petition without proof of citizenship, proof of having met, etc.

So when I realized this in January, everyone on VJ said to wait for the RFE. USCIS even told me this. However, I was so stressed I was going to be denied, that I made copies of my entire packet, and I mailed that to my Service Center with a copy of my NoA1 on top.

Then, I got notice my case was updated. I was approved. I know they matched my paperwork up with my petition because there is no way humanly possible to have approved me based on just the one single form.

So my suggestion is make a copy, and mail it in to your service center with a copy of your NoA1 on top. Worst case scenario is they don't match it up, and you get an RFE for the letters. You're also out the postage price. Best case scenario is that they match it up with your petition like they did for mine, and your case does not get an RFE for those letters.

That's just my experience. It's worth a shot if you ask me. Being proactive about my missing paperwork is what got me approved and saved me from getting an RFE or a denial. Good luck!

:thumbs:

Maybe you should wait and see what the RFE is about before you "lose it." Taking a lawyer to court by yourself sounds like fighting a shark in the sea ...the odds are not in your favor as the court is your lawyer's game field.

NOA 1 does not mean much ...only tells you your mail has been received and gives you your case number. All you can do now is wait for your NOA 2, which should notify you your petition is approved. You have to be approved first before you can continue to the next stage.

Have you called them yet? Please give us the update.

Sept 27

Congratulations!

the actual case that happened with my friend that they issued his visa in feb 2011 & valid through Apr 2011.

that is why i'm asking now

What type of visa did he get?

Your visa is valid for 6 months not 2. If you don't intend to use the visa in 6 months you may be able to request a delay, depending on the consulate.

Your visa is valid for 6 months not 2. If you don't intend to use the visa in 6 months you may be able to request a delay, depending on the consulate.

You only need to send a copy of the NOA 2 and not the NOA 1. Like said above, it is most likely not going to be looked at.

My wife's sister is a US Citizen, she has applied I130 application for my wife. Now I have a question if my wife's application is approved then me and our kids will also become eligible for immigration or she will go alone and once she get citizenship for herself then she can apply for her husband and kids? Please let me know. Thanks in advance. Also my wife's sister has mentioned in I-130 form that she (my wife) is married and has kids also under age 21.

It is possible as long as you and your children were mentioned in the petition. You can all go together when your visas are available. Brace yourselves as this process takes about 10 years.

2 to 3 weeks usually