I-797E...

[ka1mla]

Well I just got my I-797E... I think I may have screwed myself... I sent in 33 lbs of PROOF of our relationship! Email correspondence, SMS correspondence, chat logs, photos, EVERYTHING! Now it looks like the government is looking for us to submit our marriage certificate.. I KNOW that I already sent that in... It's THE MOST important document! Maybe it got lost in the 33lbs of paperwork?

 

The government also states they want a legible copy of my wifes final divorce decree that shows proof of filing issued by the civil authorities that terminated her prior marriage. I also sent in these papers...

 

We must now also submit proof that her Chinese name today and her prior Chinese name are the same person... They say photographic evidence is the best...

 

They also want proof of her legal name change.

 

Looks like it's back to the drawing board! I seriously thought I had this all wrapped up too.. :-) Oh well... here we go again!

 

My wife says she will visit the bureau of civil affairs immediately after the holidays (Mid Autumn Festival) and find out what's next...

We are determined to be and keep optimistic! No one ever said this way going to be easy right? :-)

[dnoblett]

An RFE is not back to drawing boards, simply provide them what they want even if it is a duplicate of what was already sent.

[ka1mla]

An RFE is not back to drawing boards, simply provide them what they want even if it is a duplicate of what was already sent.

 

 

I have just returned home from China after another 3 weeks with my wife Qin. She has given me all the information needed for the RFE. My only question now is do I send ANOTHER COPY of the English translated marriage certificate booklet or the ORIGINAL this time? The RFE letter does not specifically state copy or original? The I-130 instructions state to send a copy of the marriage certificate, so I sent a copy. This RFE letter that was attached to the I-797E does not specifically state copy or original? Your thoughts? Opinions?

 

Thanks again.

Mark

[Kyle]

I would send another white book to them (translated and notarized). You can't get the white book without the red book originals. I guess if you want, you can send clear photo copies of the originals (red books), but I doubt they'll be needed.

Edited November 22, 2009 by Kyle (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

An RFE is not back to drawing boards, simply provide them what they want even if it is a duplicate of what was already sent.

 

 

I have just returned home from China after another 3 weeks with my wife Qin. She has given me all the information needed for the RFE. My only question now is do I send ANOTHER COPY of the English translated marriage certificate booklet or the ORIGINAL this time? The RFE letter does not specifically state copy or original? The I-130 instructions state to send a copy of the marriage certificate, so I sent a copy. This RFE letter that was attached to the I-797E does not specifically state copy or original? Your thoughts? Opinions?

 

Thanks again.

Mark

Another plain copy, unless the RFE specifically requests the original, or a CERTIFIED copy.

[ka1mla]

An RFE is not back to drawing boards, simply provide them what they want even if it is a duplicate of what was already sent.

 

 

I have just returned home from China after another 3 weeks with my wife Qin. She has given me all the information needed for the RFE. My only question now is do I send ANOTHER COPY of the English translated marriage certificate booklet or the ORIGINAL this time? The RFE letter does not specifically state copy or original? The I-130 instructions state to send a copy of the marriage certificate, so I sent a copy. This RFE letter that was attached to the I-797E does not specifically state copy or original? Your thoughts? Opinions?

 

Thanks again.

Mark

Another plain copy, unless the RFE specifically requests the original, or a CERTIFIED copy.

 

I mailed all requested information to the USCIS on Novemeber 23rd. Today I received my I-797 Notice Of Action approval! Not bad! Now I wait to hear from the NVC.. Thanks to all who gave me advice.