The FY2014 RFE Thread

[sairam09]

Right now the RFE's are sent only to EB3-I until December. No news about EB2-I at all.

[bandoayan]

vizcard,

I still retain some hope that USCIS will publish a Memo of some kind regarding Medical Examinations, otherwise they might as well start sending out RFEs to the 2012 filers up to a certain PD. If there is a Memo, I don't think it will be a simple one year extension, but rather setting a fixed validity of maybe 3-5 years. It's getting so late now, that maybe it is just wishful thinking. If there is no Memo, I think it is a very unfortunate (to avoid using stronger language) decision.



My priority date is EB2I 8/5/2008 (no porting) with I485 filed on 02/2012. Today I received RFE asking for EVL, employment authorization after filing I485 and fresh I693 saying that the validity of the submitted along with the application will expire on 5/31/2014. There are two other trackitt users who received RFE in similar line. One of them has priority day 8/2008 and the other with 1/2008 (porting case).

Does this mean all 2012 filers will have to get medical done once again? BTW, although I got the RFE in hand but I485 online status does not mention RFE and still shows status "Initial Review".

[bzabza]

My priority date is EB2I 8/5/2008 (no porting) with I485 filed on 02/2012. Today I received RFE asking for EVL, employment authorization after filing I485 and fresh I693 saying that the validity of the submitted along with the application will expire on 5/31/2014. There are two other trackitt users who received RFE in similar line. One of them has priority day 8/2008 and the other with 1/2008 (porting case).

Does this mean all 2012 filers will have to get medical done once again? BTW, although I got the RFE in hand but I485 online status does not mention RFE and still shows status "Initial Review".


I too received RFE today for me and my wife. EB2 I July-21-2008.

[rs3533]

Hi Guys, some one posted on trackit forum that he got an RFE for EB2I july 21 2008 priority date for medicals and EVL.

Are we expecting something that is predicted above?

[triplet]

I have seen no movement online (Oct 2008) and nothing in the mail either. I will however proactively call the TSC and ask if an RFE has been sent out. Mostly everyone is reporting that there is no online indication, although I believe it is temporary and the online statuses should soon start changing.



sportsfan33, our priority dates are almost identical, how would you rate our chances this year?
Good times ahead indeed, let us hope we're invited to the party! :)

[bzabza]

We will be invited for sure...I have no doubt. We might even be lucky and get our GC without the hassle of RFE.


Sportsfan33 - Do you think I will get my GC this year? I already renewed my EAD twice.

[newguy]

Hello All... Does anyone with PD beyond Aug-2008 got RFE...

[triplet]

We will be invited for sure...I have no doubt. We might even be lucky and get our GC without the hassle of RFE.

If we do end up getting an RFE, I hope it happens sooner rather than later. Good luck sportsfan, I just saw on Trackitt that someone with a Sep 2008 got an RFE, EB2 could be this year's best blockbuster (for those of us who are close to the finish line). I wonder if we could see some movement in the next bulletin. The dates will land in Aug/Sep 2008 either in July or August bulletin, followed by a move into early 2009.

[vizcard]

Just wanted to let you all know that I got an RFE today for EVL and 693 (Medicals). My wife (dependent) got one for 693 only. My PD is Aug 2008.

[vedu]

Vizcard,

That's a great news! Did you personally receive the RFE in mail or did your lawyer receive it?

[shreyasai2004]

Hi,

I just got RFE mail today asking about EVL, I-94 cards, EAD approval notices and I-693 Medicals for dependents asking only I-693(Medicals) only. My PD is 29th July 2008.

Gurus,
This means that the dates will move forward until Oct 2008????????

[vizcard]

Vizcard,

That's a great news! Did you personally receive the RFE in mail or did your lawyer receive it?

I got it personally. I'm sure the lawyers got a copy too.

[vedu]

That's good to know!
I got it personally. I'm sure the lawyers got a copy too.

[rs3533]

Few people in this forum have experienced the pattern of mass RFE's and date movement in last two years. Can you please share on how the first set of dates will move in the next couple of bulletins. Thanks in advance.

[venkat]

Yes its official, they have started sending RFE's for this year.

My PD is June 24, 2008 and i just received RFE for EVL and Medicals....

Note:- I'd moved to a new employer using EAD last year..

[EB2-03252009]

Hey vizcard,

Did you get RFE?


Quick question - I'll move this post when I get the answer.

My wife is on EAD / AP (so am I but I have a H1 too). We just realized, when we entered the country using AP last July, they stamped her I94 for 1 year so valid until this July. Does she need to leave the country and re-enter ?

Also, I don't have a H1 visa stamped on my passport. I travel on AP too but still working with my original employer using H1. Do I need to leave and re-enter ?

This will impact my RFE response time .. urgh!

[PD2008AUG25]

I also got the same RFE (EVL, Status & Medicals).

[MeraGC1]

Got RFE letter in mail today. Online status didn't change/No Email/No Text

RFE Issued Date: 5/22/2014
RFE Received Date: 5/27/2014
Priority Date: 7/15/2008
Category: EB2 - I
Service Center: TSC
I-485 Applied in Jan 2012. As per USCIS, my case was pre adjudicated in June 2012. Still with the sponsoring employer.

Principal Applicant - EVL including job title and duties + proof of continuous employment authorization (since 485) + Medical

Dependent: Medical

IMPORTANT: This request is being made to establish your continued eligibility and in anticipation of an immigrant visa. However, a final decision may not be made until an immigrant visa becomes available to you. The monthly Department of State Visa Bulletin is posted online at ....bulletin_1360.html.

[vizcard]

Hey vizcard,

Did you get RFE?

yes. I did.

[sreddy]

yes. I did.

Vizcard,

Your RFE also for Proof of Employment since applying 485 + Medical for primary, and Medical for dependents?

I have not received any RFE, and case status on USCIS site shows "Initial Review" still. My date is few days before yours, and TSC. I had applied for address change a year ago for me and my dependent, not sure if that is playing a role here.

Any others received RFEs with PD around July/August 2008 or later?

Should I be worried and call USCIS?

[vizcard]

Viz,

Great news! What does the online status say?

No change in online status

[vizcard]

Vizcard,

Your RFE also for Proof of Employment since applying 485 + Medical for primary, and Medical for dependents?

Yes. I believe every primary applicant is getting the same thing



I have not received any RFE, and case status on USCIS site shows "Initial Review" still. My date is few days before yours, and TSC. I had applied for address change a year ago for me and my dependent, not sure if that is playing a role here.

Any others received RFEs with PD around July/August 2008 or later?

Should I be worried and call USCIS?

You can check ur address change at the online case status. Atleast for me the last update said "address changed" - something like that.

[triplet]

If that's the case, we should see more RFEs coming for folks up to early 2009.
Experts, comment please.

I hope so, it would really suck to have to wait another year. Looks like no RFE after September, and if nothing happens then we just have to hope we get lucky. I thought we would at least run through 2008 this year - but there's hope, even Spec's conservative prediction holds the line at Nov 2008!

[Spectator]

I'm sure most of you will already have seen this.


5/28/2014: Expiring Medical Report on File and Policy of RFE for New Medical Report

According to the USCIS HQ and AILA teleconference which has just been released, those whose I-693 medical records are pending for over one year will have to wait until they receive RFE from the agency. The RFEs for new medical examinations will only be issued shortly before it is anticipated that the case can be adjudicated to completion. Accordingly, those whose I-485 have been pending for a short period of time may not receive such RFE unless the USCIS will be ready to adjudicate them considering the immigrant visa number availability. Accordingly, those whose priority dates are a way behind the forthcoming Visa Bulletins are not likely to receive such RFEs and will not have to worry about their expired or expiring I-693 until they receive the RFE from the USCIS. Please stay tuned for the forthcoming USCIS release of the new policy.

http://www.immigration-law.com/

So far, the AILA Notes from SCOPS Teleconference (5/21/14) have not been published beyond the AILA site, where it is restricted access.

[waitinglong]

I am getting very worried now. My priority date is EB2I 2nd July 2008. Two years back I was not lucky enough to get GC when some very lucky ones with 2008 priority dates got their GC. Last year it just stopped 17 days earlier (it was 15th June 2008). If I do not get GC this year due to any reason, like delays due to RFE or anything else, it will be very depressing for me. I really want the GC this year. I keep thinking about a nightmare scenario -they look at my file when the dates are current, and issue a RFE, then it takes some time for the RFE to reach me, and again some more time for the reply to reach the USCIS. By that time, if the quota for the year is over, then what happens? Do I have to wait another year?

[geevikram]

I am getting very worried now. My priority date is EB2I 2nd July 2008. Two years back I was not lucky enough to get GC when some very lucky ones with 2008 priority dates got their GC. Last year it just stopped 17 days earlier (it was 15th June 2008). If I do not get GC this year due to any reason, like delays due to RFE or anything else, it will be very depressing for me. I really want the GC this year. I keep thinking about a nightmare scenario -they look at my file when the dates are current, and issue a RFE, then it takes some time for the RFE to reach me, and again some more time for the reply to reach the USCIS. By that time, if the quota for the year is over, then what happens? Do I have to wait another year?

My date is 7/3/2008. Can't believe our luck. I have the exact same worries as you have. Let's hope that we make it through. OTOH, my wife will be applying for the first time. I hope that does not hold back my approval.

[sreddy]

My date is 7/3/2008. Can't believe our luck. I have the exact same worries as you have. Let's hope that we make it through. OTOH, my wife will be applying for the first time. I hope that does not hold back my approval.

Can some one post a sample RFE letter (may be black out name, SRC and other number references)? Knowing we will get one similar will help get ready by the time we actually receive one.

[eb2mar2008]

Policy Highlights
 Limits the validity period of Form I-693 to one year from time of submission to USCIS.
 Provides guidance on filing the Form I-693, to include guidance on concurrent and
subsequent filings prior to the adjudication of the benefit application.


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is what is mentioned in the released memo for medicals by USCIS. Does this mean that irrespective of when the medicals are completed, the date of expiry for one year starts from when the form is received by USCIS..? (based on point1)

[Sirisha]

Hi,

I got the status update as RFE for my I485, waiting to see what it is. I am posting this here to update, you can move it to the right thread
My Priority date: July 14th 2008.

Thanks,

[Jagan01]

Can someone elaborate on the pattern of RFEs last year.

Were the RFEs sent out in one week or were they sent out gradually over a period of one month ?

If they were sent out in batches then what did the batches look like. Some thing like 1st batch included PDs until June 2007, second until Jan 2008 ?

Any information would help. I have not looked into the forums in a while and I apologize of this question was answered earlier and I missed it.

[Jagan01]

Can someone elaborate on the pattern of RFEs last year.

Were the RFEs sent out in one week or were they sent out gradually over a period of one month ?

If they were sent out in batches then what did the batches look like. Some thing like 1st batch included PDs until June 2007, second until Jan 2008 ?

Any information would help. I have not looked into the forums in a while and I apologize of this question was answered earlier and I missed it.

Never mind... Found last years thread... RFEs were mostly until Mar 2008 and after that there were a few isolated cases...

[RMS_V13]

Hello All!!
We have some traction finally. PD Aug 2008. Got an RFE letter saying emp verification + updated Medical required. The RFE also said something about the case being pre-adjudicated, but need the emp form and the medicals.

1. Do I just reach out to the same Dr and get the I 639 form alone done and a new TB test or do I need vaccinations again?

2. My husband's company has been acquired by a much bigger MNC. Would this cause issues? Also, does the job title has to be the same? What if he got promoted in the last two years and acquired newer skills in addition to the ones he had?

[RMS_V13]

I got an RFE for updated I 693. Do I have to just reach out to the same Dr and get a new I 693 filled or go through vaccinations, blood test again?

[triplet]

I did spot at least two applicants with Oct 08 PD who have got RFE. I think there were maybe two with 09 PD, not sure though but it augurs well for the near future for people with PD in that range. I just hope USCIS doesn't make a mess of it, but they've made a good start by issuing RFE early on for priority dates with a sure chance of being approved, within the Jan-Sep 2008 range.

[houstonrocket]

Hello friends,

Got an email about RFE. Wonder what is that about. My wife received it as well. PD - July 08

[vizcard]

I got an RFE for updated I 693. Do I have to just reach out to the same Dr and get a new I 693 filled or go through vaccinations, blood test again?

If you have records of the vaccinations, you won't need to get them again. But they will do the blood test and TB test (PPD) again.

PS: I just went through this.

[vizcard]

Just wanted to let you guys know that there was no online status change even after the RFE notice. I know others have gotten emails and text messages. But if you haven't gotten an email / text message, don't freak out :)

[longgcque]

Got an SMS alert for RFE's on all 485 cases for me/dependents on 5/30. Waiting to see actual letter some time later this week.

I have changed employer last fall, so will need to send an AC21 form too i guess.

[vizcard]

Got an SMS alert for RFE's on all 485 cases for me/dependents on 5/30. Waiting to see actual letter some time later this week.

I have changed employer last fall, so will need to send an AC21 form too i guess.

There is no AC21 form per se. If the RFE asks for an EVL it will specify details needed.

[geevikram]

What bothers me is that I have a PD of 7/3/2008 and have not yet received and RFE. Should I be worried?

[SONU77]

Got SMS/e-mail alerts for RFE's on 485 cases for myself/spouse today with annotation that RFE is dated May 31, 2014. Waiting to see actual letter some time later this week.

| EB2-I | PD: 7/04/08 |
Service Center: TSC

[sreddy]

There is no AC21 form per se. If the RFE asks for an EVL it will specify details needed.

I got email today with my 485 application status change. On checking status, RFE issued to my case and my dependent on 31st. Will I receive copy of the letter? I think Law firm gets it. Also based on your experience, how long does it take from RFE issue date?

[vizcard]

I got email today with my 485 application status change. On checking status, RFE issued to my case and my dependent on 31st. Will I receive copy of the letter? I think Law firm gets it. Also based on your experience, how long does it take from RFE issue date?

I didn't have any electronic notification and the RFE came to me. So I can't comment on your question. My guess is it's no more than a week as really it's putting the letter in the mail and having usps deliver it.

[waitinglong]

I received RFE today. By that I mean, the status is showing as RFE in USCIS website. Also I received email and text message on my phone today. I have not received the actual RFE letter, so I don't know what all they asked for - only medical or something else also. The RFE is for myself, my spouse and kid. My priority date is 2-July-2008 - EB2-I.

[RMS_V13]

IGuys, wha if my new position within the same company is different? Would the evl have to have the same job title or different?

Example : initial evl said SAP BI and now it says SAP SD. What if I got promoted and my salary and title role changed? But within the same company y.

My company also got acquired by a bigger company recently and all letter heads would reflect the new company name. What supporting documentation should my ployer provide

[vizcard]

IGuys, wha if my new position within the same company is different? Would the evl have to have the same job title or different?

Example : initial evl said SAP BI and now it says SAP SD. What if I got promoted and my salary and title role changed? But within the same company y.

My company also got acquired by a bigger company recently and all letter heads would reflect the new company name. What supporting documentation should my ployer provide

Internal promotions are not a big deal. I would have the EVL say something like "currently a SAP SD and was promoted from SAP BI in 20xx". Also, about the acquisition. I would include a statement saying that the applying company was acquired on xxxx date and maybe include a formal announcement of the acquisition. I'm sure your company has something that was sent to your customers informing them of the acquisition (or perhaps a news clipping from the WSJ or some renowned local paper e.g. NY Times, Chicago Tribune, Post, SF Chronicle, etc.). Most public libraries have access to older issues of newspapers.

Again remember that you need to show proof of future employment so as long as your company is willing to say that you have a job and this is your role, etc. you shouldn't have issues.

Quick question - Post acquisition, I assume you needed to re-submit an I-9 ? What did you use then (EAD or H1)

[SONU77]

At my company, after acquisition; they filed a new I-140 for Successor in Interest; even though original I-140 was approved. The new I-140 was eventually approved.

[Kanmani]

Internal promotions are not a big deal. I would have the EVL say something like "currently a SAP SD and was promoted from SAP BI in 20xx". Also, about the acquisition. I would include a statement saying that the applying company was acquired on xxxx date and maybe include a formal announcement of the acquisition. I'm sure your company has something that was sent to your customers informing them of the acquisition (or perhaps a news clipping from the WSJ or some renowned local paper e.g. NY Times, Chicago Tribune, Post, SF Chronicle, etc.). Most public libraries have access to older issues of newspapers.

Again remember that you need to show proof of future employment so as long as your company is willing to say that you have a job and this is your role, etc. you shouldn't have issues.

Quick question - Post acquisition, I assume you needed to re-submit an I-9 ? What did you use then (EAD or H1)

Viz,

Regarding acquisition, I don't think it is that simple as you have mentioned. Just mentioning X has acquired/merged with Y in the EVL is certainly not enough. Of course there needs to be a new I-140 amendment (without perm) in case of all mergers.

AC21 route may workout in this scenario. I'll see what is in Spec's mind.

Tail: I'll follow up the replies in IST.

[JackD1]

What bothers me is that I have a PD of 7/3/2008 and have not yet received and RFE. Should I be worried?

I am wondering the same thing. My PD is 08/04/2008. i got an RFE back in April for EVL and Marriage bonafides, but no medical rfe yet.

[vizcard]

Viz,

Regarding acquisition, I don't think it is that simple as you have mentioned. Just mentioning X has acquired/merged with Y in the EVL is certainly not enough. Of course there needs to be a new I-140 amendment (without perm) in case of all mergers.

AC21 route may workout in this scenario. I'll see what is in Spec's mind.

Tail: I'll follow up the replies in IST.

You are right. I just assumed it was ac21. That's why I asked in the end.

[RMS_V13]

You are right. I just assumed it was ac21. That's why I asked in the end.

The HR or company attorneys did not request any addnl info from me except medicals.

I checked with another co worker who is on h1 b. He said that the company taxid is still the same and will remain so until2015. So he said he had not had to fill in any SPL.paperwork either. May be that's why the HR or atgor ey did not ask for any info except I 693.

[Kanmani]

The HR or company attorneys did not request any addnl info from me except medicals.

I checked with another co worker who is on h1 b. He said that the company taxid is still the same and will remain so until2015. So he said he had not had to fill in any SPL.paperwork either. May be that's why the HR or atgor ey did not ask for any info except I 693.

You have mentioned about the change of letter head in the new name and simultaneously maintaining their old tax-ID, just make sure they are maintaining the old letter head too.

I suggest you to document your doubts with the HR/Law firm. Its worth it.

[JackD1]

I am wondering the same thing. My PD is 08/04/2008. i got an RFE back in April for EVL and Marriage bonafides, but no medical rfe yet.

I finally got a status update email today regarding RFE for both me and my wife's application.

I replied to first RFE in Arpil. Did address change on Monday (for which i got status update that it has been changed yesterday) and today got RFE status update emails.

I just hope that this is medical rfe and not something complicated.

[la_2002_ch]

I ahve not received the RFE as yet amd its making me very nervous!!!!


Couple of updates:

- 3 confirmed RFEs in Feb 2009 on trackitt. Also confirmed RFEs in Nov/Dec 2008. In my view, this is conclusive.
- I just called and spoke to an L2. I was first told that my case was under review and is currently assigned. That's it. I however kept probing her. I asked if my case was preadjudicated and if I would simply receive the GC when the date is current for me. She said that as of now, no notes had been made on my case and that everything was good and if there are no further notes the day it is current, then yes, I will get a GC. This means my case seems preadjudicated (my own conclusion).

I am wondering if all of us are going to get medical RFEs at some point. If the date is scheduled to move in July, then we better start getting that RFE now.

[zenmaster]

I ahve not received the RFE as yet amd its making me very nervous!!!!

... and there was a time when receiving RFE on a 485 application was considered inauspicious !!! :)

Don't worry too much LA guy, you may get GC directly... always remember the immortal truth : USCIS works in weird ways !

[w253sxs]

I received the email from USCIS for myself and my wife regarding request for evidence. My priority date is July 21, 2008. I called USCIS and they told me that I need to wait for the letter to find out about the requested evidence. On the phone, automated system said something about I-797. I hope this evidence review and processing will not end up taking more than 3 months for us. Anyone from 2008 already received RFE, any idea on what most of the folks are getting for RFE.

Thanks


Couple of updates:

- 3 confirmed RFEs in Feb 2009 on trackitt. Also confirmed RFEs in Nov/Dec 2008. In my view, this is conclusive.
- I just called and spoke to an L2. I was first told that my case was under review and is currently assigned. That's it. I however kept probing her. I asked if my case was preadjudicated and if I would simply receive the GC when the date is current for me. She said that as of now, no notes had been made on my case and that everything was good and if there are no further notes the day it is current, then yes, I will get a GC. This means my case seems preadjudicated (my own conclusion).

I am wondering if all of us are going to get medical RFEs at some point. If the date is scheduled to move in July, then we better start getting that RFE now.

[ylojk8]

sportsfan33 or anybody else

can you please post how to go about talking to an L2 officer? That will be very helpful to many people ...


Couple of updates:

- 3 confirmed RFEs in Feb 2009 on trackitt. Also confirmed RFEs in Nov/Dec 2008. In my view, this is conclusive.
- I just called and spoke to an L2. I was first told that my case was under review and is currently assigned. That's it. I however kept probing her. I asked if my case was preadjudicated and if I would simply receive the GC when the date is current for me. She said that as of now, no notes had been made on my case and that everything was good and if there are no further notes the day it is current, then yes, I will get a GC. This means my case seems preadjudicated (my own conclusion).

I am wondering if all of us are going to get medical RFEs at some point. If the date is scheduled to move in July, then we better start getting that RFE now.

[vizcard]

Couple of updates:

- 3 confirmed RFEs in Feb 2009 on trackitt. Also confirmed RFEs in Nov/Dec 2008. In my view, this is conclusive.
- I just called and spoke to an L2. I was first told that my case was under review and is currently assigned. That's it. I however kept probing her. I asked if my case was preadjudicated and if I would simply receive the GC when the date is current for me. She said that as of now, no notes had been made on my case and that everything was good and if there are no further notes the day it is current, then yes, I will get a GC. This means my case seems preadjudicated (my own conclusion).

I am wondering if all of us are going to get medical RFEs at some point. If the date is scheduled to move in July, then we better start getting that RFE now.

If they follow the rule to the T, then yes - everyone with an expired 693 will get a RFE. But with the USCIS - who knows... some folks might just breeze straight through.

[anasha1721]

I got a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my dependents. My PD is December 5 2008. I don't have the actual details for the RFE yet. But I am thinking its for the expired medicals. Do I need to get my medicals again from the same practitioner as before?

[satwgl]

Hello All,

I just received a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my wife. My PD is Oct 9 2008. I filed my 485 when i was in CA and in 2012 Jan I got my EAD. Recently moved to texas for a good oppurtunity and didn't file for AC21. So my question is will they send the RFE to my current address or california address (AR11 filed a week back and it is approved). Little bit nervous as what would be the RFE for :(

[triplet]

Hello All,

I just received a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my wife. My PD is Oct 9 2008. I filed my 485 when i was in CA and in 2012 Jan I got my EAD. Recently moved to texas for a good oppurtunity and didn't file for AC21. So my question is will they send the RFE to my current address or california address (AR11 filed a week back and it is approved). Little bit nervous as what would be the RFE for :(

The RFE must be for I-693 and maybe EVL - is your case NSC/TSC, seems like NSC has started trickling in. I hope their approval rate is as fast as last year.
Great to see RFE for Oct/Nov/Dec! Good times are finally ahead after a long and dreadful wait.
I hope it moves to Nov 2008 in July!

[triplet]

I got a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my dependents. My PD is December 5 2008. I don't have the actual details for the RFE yet. But I am thinking its for the expired medicals. Do I need to get my medicals again from the same practitioner as before?

Hey Anasha1721 - is your application with NSC/TSC?

[triplet]

If they follow the rule to the T, then yes - everyone with an expired 693 will get a RFE. But with the USCIS - who knows... some folks might just breeze straight through.

I doubt everyone will get an RFE, don't have to look too far back for evidence. Sports had pointed out how after a certain date in Jan/March 2008 nobody got an RFE. One things that's different this year are the Medicals but I still think quite a few will be approved minus the paperwork.

[triplet]

... and there was a time when receiving RFE on a 485 application was considered inauspicious !!! :)



:) Everyone wants an RFE

[Anish05]

Hello Guru's/Kanmani,
Quick Update:
I just received a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my wife. My PD is Feb 27 2009 from NSC. I filed my 485 in 2012 Feb, got my EAD/AP, I got RFE one year back was asking POE,Phosport,Birthdate details was replied to them, now they issue another RFE, No Idea what would be and will update ASAP. My online status are also changed to RFE.

Feb 27/2009 NSC.

On June 5, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until

Thanks,
Anish

[anasha1721]

Hey Anasha1721 - is your application with NSC/TSC?

Its with TSC And the RFE is for Initial Evidence. What could it be?

[Jagan01]

Hello Guru's/Kanmani,
Quick Update:
I just received a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my wife. My PD is Feb 27 2009 from NSC. I filed my 485 in 2012 Feb, got my EAD/AP, I got RFE one year back was asking POE,Phosport,Birthdate details was replied to them, now they issue another RFE, No Idea what would be and will update ASAP. My online status are also changed to RFE.

Feb 27/2009 NSC.

On June 5, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until

Thanks,
Anish

Hello Everyone,

I was away for couple of days and just happened to check back. Amazing news!!!!
Hopefully we have many many smiling faces by the end of the FY. Just saw in trackitt that there is RFE sent out to someone with PD Mar 2009.

[triplet]

It is raining RFE! The trackitt RFE thread is ticking every minute and there're more and more post Sep 2008 dates. :) I like it!

[Kanmani]

Hello Guru's/Kanmani,
Quick Update:
I just received a text from USCIS about an RFE for me and my wife. My PD is Feb 27 2009 from NSC. I filed my 485 in 2012 Feb, got my EAD/AP, I got RFE one year back was asking POE,Phosport,Birthdate details was replied to them, now they issue another RFE, No Idea what would be and will update ASAP. My online status are also changed to RFE.

Feb 27/2009 NSC.

On June 5, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until

Thanks,
Anish

Anish, as Zenmaster mentioned above this RFE is auspicious. Those who have not gotten an RFE could get temp worries.

Are you aware of the following facts.

I-693 Medical Report submitted along with our I-485 has expired and recently USCIS has decided not to renew its validity automatically. Henceforth every I-485 applicant is required to submit valid medical report at the time GC finalization of our applications, i.e., at the time of FINAL ADJUDICATION of I485. If already submitted medicals are valid, no need to worry.

As per Fragomen Law Firm, the Head of Visa Department Charles Oppenheim has hinted that the EB2I dates may move to summer of 2009 at the end of this FY2014.

[la_2002_ch]

zenmaster yes i agree, its amazing how tables have turned and people are waiting for the RFE. :)

Anyways I got the awaited text/email late last night/early this morning. Now eagerly waiting to get the details in hand.



... and there was a time when receiving RFE on a 485 application was considered inauspicious !!! :)

Don't worry too much LA guy, you may get GC directly... always remember the immortal truth : USCIS works in weird ways !

[venkat]

My wife and I've completed our medicals and the report is with us right now. My attorney is drafting the EVL for my employer to sign.

Other than that I'm sending copies of my:

- i94 (physical card that i received when i entered using AP last year and CBP's online version),
- I797 approval notice of my last H1B
- two EAD cards.

For my wife its just the Medical report as her RFE didn't say anything.

Anything else, comments/suggestions?

[vizcard]

My wife and I've completed our medicals and the report is with us right now. My attorney is drafting the EVL for my employer to sign.

Other than that I'm sending copies of my:

- i94 (physical card that i received when i entered using AP last year and CBP's online version),
- I797 approval notice of my last H1B
- two EAD cards.

For my wife its just the Medical report as her RFE didn't say anything.

Anything else, comments/suggestions?

Send either the physical I94 copy OR the online version. Don't send both - adds no value and may confuse the issue.
Also, about the 797s, if you are working on H1B, then use that otherwise, send the 797 for the EAD cards

[Anish05]

Thank you Kanmani. I was silent reader for this forum and aware of all news reg movement and Medical. 'I will update you what my RFE about it ?
Thanks for your help.

Hope you will be current this year it self. Please pray and I will pray for you as well..

Thanks,
Anish

[vkrishna]

Hi

My 485 status changed to RFE today. My PD is Feb 2009. It has become RFE for both me and my wife (dependent). We currently have EAD cards

Thanks
Vasanth

[obamamerabaap]

Can someone tell me if the actual RFE letter is coming to the applicant or is going to the lawyer? My company does not use a good law firm and it has resulted in massive delays last time.

[qesehmk]

It should be both you and lawyer. Definitely you.

p.s. - I believe not getting an RFE is not necessarily bad. May be your case is all set.


Can someone tell me if the actual RFE letter is coming to the applicant or is going to the lawyer? My company does not use a good law firm and it has resulted in massive delays last time.

[imdeng]

There are cases where the letter only came to the lawyer. In most cases it comes to both the parties.


Can someone tell me if the actual RFE letter is coming to the applicant or is going to the lawyer? My company does not use a good law firm and it has resulted in massive delays last time.

[ksur23]

My PD is Jan 28,2009. I just checked my case on the USCIS site and the status has moved to "Request For Evidence" with the standard messaging "On June 6, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS."

My wife, dependent on my 485, also has the same status online.

Here's wishing everyone expecting to be current this year a smooth RFE process.



Couple of updates:

- 3 confirmed RFEs in Feb 2009 on trackitt. Also confirmed RFEs in Nov/Dec 2008. In my view, this is conclusive.
- I just called and spoke to an L2. I was first told that my case was under review and is currently assigned. That's it. I however kept probing her. I asked if my case was preadjudicated and if I would simply receive the GC when the date is current for me. She said that as of now, no notes had been made on my case and that everything was good and if there are no further notes the day it is current, then yes, I will get a GC. This means my case seems preadjudicated (my own conclusion).

I am wondering if all of us are going to get medical RFEs at some point. If the date is scheduled to move in July, then we better start getting that RFE now.

[Sirisha]

If anyone is answering the RFE, May I know what are the vaccines you are going for or how you are proceeding with your medical exam.

Thanks,

[sairam09]

Hi

My 485 status changed to RFE today. My PD is Feb 2009. It has become RFE for both me and my wife (dependent). We currently have EAD cards

Thanks
Vasanth

Whats your Service Center?

[obamamerabaap]

It should be both you and lawyer. Definitely you.

p.s. - I believe not getting an RFE is not necessarily bad. May be your case is all set.

Thanks for the quick response. Hopefully that is the case !

[vizcard]

If anyone is answering the RFE, May I know what are the vaccines you are going for or how you are proceeding with your medical exam.

Thanks,

You will need to get a blood test and TB test done again. If you tested positive for TB (PPD test) and needed an x-ray, your doctor could waive the PPD test and order the X-ray straight away.

There are 2 circumstances where you'll need to do vaccines again -
1) If you don't have proof of vaccinations (previous 693, if you have a copy or the doc has one, serves as proof of vaccines for your doctor).
2) If the blood tests come back with a low level of anti-bodies for any particular disease (e.g. if you have low antibodies for malaria, you will need to take the MMR again).

Hope this helps.

[harapatta2012]

For medical there are 3 things that need to be done:
1. A Physical Examination
2. A test for tuberculosis. A tuberculin skin test will be performed at your first visit. You must return in two to three days for a check of the test. If you have had a positive tuberculosis skin test, you will need to have a chest x-ray to make sure you do not have active tuberculosis. This can be done at the for an additional charge. If the TB test is negative, you will not need chest x-ray.
3. A blood test for syphilis (RPR)

I ma planning to change doctor as previous doctor does not ahve appointment soon. Will this be a problem?
I am assuming we do not need to get any immunizatiosn again except for rare case as Viz mentioned.

Did I miss anything?


You will need to get a blood test and TB test done again. If you tested positive for TB (PPD test) and needed an x-ray, your doctor could waive the PPD test and order the X-ray straight away.

There are 2 circumstances where you'll need to do vaccines again -
1) If you don't have proof of vaccinations (previous 693, if you have a copy or the doc has one, serves as proof of vaccines for your doctor).
2) If the blood tests come back with a low level of anti-bodies for any particular disease (e.g. if you have low antibodies for malaria, you will need to take the MMR again).

Hope this helps.

[Hopeful567]

For medical there are 3 things that need to be done:
1. A Physical Examination
2. A test for tuberculosis. A tuberculin skin test will be performed at your first visit. You must return in two to three days for a check of the test. If you have had a positive tuberculosis skin test, you will need to have a chest x-ray to make sure you do not have active tuberculosis. This can be done at the for an additional charge. If the TB test is negative, you will not need chest x-ray.
3. A blood test for syphilis (RPR)

I ma planning to change doctor as previous doctor does not ahve appointment soon. Will this be a problem?
I am assuming we do not need to get any immunizatiosn again except for rare case as Viz mentioned.

Did I miss anything?
I (Aug 2008 PD) received Medical and EVL RFEs for self, wife and son a couple of days back.
Today my wife and I tested positive for PPD for TB (we were fine in our original tests in December 2011)
The civil surgeon has advised us to go in for a chest x ray .
How would the results of the chest x ray impact I 485 processing ?
In the unlikely event of the results being positive, will USCIS suspend processing of I 485 till treatment is completed ?
Any feedback is welcome

[vizcard]

I (Aug 2008 PD) received Medical and EVL RFEs for self, wife and son a couple of days back.
Today my wife and I tested positive for PPD for TB (we were fine in our original tests in December 2011)
The civil surgeon has advised us to go in for a chest x ray .
How would the results of the chest x ray impact I 485 processing ?
In the unlikely event of the results being positive, will USCIS suspend processing of I 485 till treatment is completed ?
Any feedback is welcome

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Designated%20Civil%20Surgeons/2CSTraining-Communicable_Diseases_Session.ppt

[hulimari]

Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[helpful_leo]

Experts here,

What is the cause for some folks who are expected to be current over the next couple of months getting medical RFEs, while some others with the same period PDs not getting those?
Is there some twist in the processing protocol that can explain this?

I am Dec 2008 PD, TSC, filed Jan 2012. Address updated a year ago.
No RFE yet.

I have read several people from Aug /Sept/Oct 2008 PD not getting their RFEs.

Thx

[vizcard]

Experts here,

What is the cause for some folks who are expected to be current over the next couple of months getting medical RFEs, while some others with the same period PDs not getting those?
Is there some twist in the processing protocol that can explain this?

I am Dec 2008 PD, TSC, filed Jan 2012. Address updated a year ago.
No RFE yet.

I have read several people from Aug /Sept/Oct 2008 PD not getting their RFEs.

Thx

USCIS efficiency :cool:

Seriously no idea - could be receipt dates, when it comes to their table, randomness, sampling, delays in mailing out the RFE notices, etc, etc.

[venkat]

If i were you i would do AR11 immediately to address B because they are sending out RFE's for early 2009 priority dates. You don't want to rely on USPS to forward the all important RFE letter. I've heard they don't forward GOVT communications like SSN card, DL, EAD etc.

Are you represented by an Attorney? if that is the case they generally receive a copy of RFE in which case you will be saved.

Once you move to C then do AR11 again.

Check with your attorney too!!!



Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[krookbond]

Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!
What I got from USPS last, they do not forward mails from USC
I would suggest to file AR11 from A to C. It will not delay your processing as that is simple update to system happening automatically.

[geevikram]

USCIS efficiency :cool:

Seriously no idea - could be receipt dates, when it comes to their table, randomness, sampling, delays in mailing out the RFE notices, etc, etc.


7/3/2008 and no RFE yet. Getting a bit worried. What an irony? Ppl used to be worried if they got RFE, no I'm worried bcos I don't have an RFE!!

[vizcard]

Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!

AR 11 is a simple process. At some point while filling out the online form, it asks if you have pending applications. Make sure you select 485 and put in the Receipt number (or A number). If you have EAD renewals, H1 renewals or any other open cases, select those too.

Also,make sure you call a week or so after you submit the form online. My close friend moved and filed an AR11. But only his wife's address was updated and not his. So just follow up and make sure it happens.

USPS does not forward government documentation and definitely not USCIS mail.

[qesehmk]

hulimari welcome to forum.

First of all one is required by DHS to file an AR-11 until one becomes "CITIZEN". I dont think it is a serious crime though. It is just a requirement.

If I were you I would fill out AR-11 ASAP for the latest address only. I wouldn't want to confuse USCIS by filing multiple AR-11. USPS and USCIS are two different things. You can still do your regular mail forward.

Does that answer your question?


Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[billikoot]

Dear Gurus,

We discovered we had a denial on the dependent visa on entering USA from India. The reason was that we had not responded to an RFE which neither us nor the lawyer has received from USCIS. (Also, our company changed lawyers in the middle year after application and receipt of denial). We managed to get in a MTR through the new lawyer within the 30 days time 6 months ago but are still waiting for a response from USCIS. At this time the dependent is able to work using the old EAD as the status on I-485 suggests Acceptance rather than Decision.

My questions to you are these - and please let me know what your experience has been:
1. If our PD becomes current given the latest Fragomen update, should I reapply for I-485 for the dependent?
2. If there is a question on "prior application" on the application form, would USCIS refer to the old receipt number and deny us again?
3. Does the dependent denial harm any chance of the primary and other dependents GC approval and realization?

[imdeng]

USPS will not forward any federal letters - they usually have a no-forward stipulation since you are supposed to be staying at the address you provided to USCIS. So you should file AR-11 immediately. Its online and its pain free. I would not put an AR-11 for C right now since you don't live there currently so presumably you can't receive your mail there - so if they send something for you then you will not receive it. Since you live at B right now, file an AR-11 for B - and then the day you move to C, file AR-11 for C. AR-11 should not cause any delays.

Dear Gurus and members,
Like so many people here I am an avid follower (albeit a silent one) of this thread and would like to thank you guys for all the hard work you put in. Spec - great to see you back, this forum is incomplete without your inputs.
I have a tricky situation regarding my address change and AR11. I am EB2, 2009 Feb priority person. I moved in 2013 Oct from Address A to Address B and forgot to file an AR11 and now I am closing my house and will be moving again in July31 (next month) to address C. My question is should I file an AR11 now? If yes, should I file it with address B or C? My concern is whether filing an AR11 now will cause any delays in processing or should I just wait and see if USPS will fwd the mails from A->B->C since I have requested mail forward.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[Jagan01]

trackitt is up and RFEs have been received by people up until May 2009.

Looks very promising. Pasting info from trackitt webpage. Please remove if it is not allowed to paste it here.

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01-20-2009 TSC prr19776 06/07/2014 Do Not know yet
01-21-2009 TSC prr19776 06/07/2014
01-26-2009 TSC rrkanna 06/05/2014
01-30-2009 TSC 01x09 06/05/2014 Primary & Spouse Y
02-01-2009 TSC 06/06/2014 Dont know yet
02-02-2009 TSC zubi 06/04/2014 Dont Know yet
02-02-2009 TSC BLACKROSE 06/04/2014 PRIMARY,SPOUSE AND KIDS
02-03-2009 NSC rpph 05/28/2014 Medical and previous I-94 copies
02-04-2009 NSC alladin18 06/06/2014 Dont know yet
03-06-2009 TSC psp80 06/07/2014
03-16-2009 NSC jaldelhi 06/06/2014
03-19-2009 NSC sachin151 06/06/2014
03-25-2009 NSC dpmv 06/04/2014
04-01-2009 NSC flyin23 06/06/2014 Dont Know yet N
04-02-2009 TSC srisaikrupa 06/06/2014
05-12-2009 TSC gcgcgc05 06/07/2014
05-20-2009 TSC kuppala 06/07/2014
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[JJcalifornian]

USPS will not forward any federal letters - they usually have a no-forward stipulation since you are supposed to be staying at the address you provided to USCIS. So you should file AR-11 immediately. Its online and its pain free. I would not put an AR-11 for C right now since you don't live there currently so presumably you can't receive your mail there - so if they send something for you then you will not receive it. Since you live at B right now, file an AR-11 for B - and then the day you move to C, file AR-11 for C. AR-11 should not cause any delays.


it's always better to meet the mailman in person let them know your/family member's full name and you are residing at the current/new address. Also make sure that you write all the family members full name inside the mail box. You might need to meet more than one guy to do this. one of my friend's and family's GC they send it back saying undeliverable, luckily he was tracking with the tracking no# and he went after, to fight with them to get it back, as they sounds like they don't have much idea about the mail at that time and keep telling that it's returned but after so much back and forth they delivered it on next day.

Similarly I moved from Address A to Address B and filed AR11, I received the AR11 receipt/acknowledgement notice delivered at address B. But when I filed EAD renewal, they(mailman) send it back telling address undeliverable, then I had to call at post office supervisor and let them know that I'm staying there, meet mail man in person too. Called in USCIS stating that I'm staying there and made sure address is updated in there system, I got my new EAD but not the receipt notice.

[AC_1980]

Just wanted to make everyone aware that it appears that someone with a PD of July 2009 has recently received a RFE from NSC, please see post #s 1586, 1588 and 1589 in link below:
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/1421605295/2014-eb2i-mass-rfe/page/last_page

[tenyearsgone]

If I remember correctly, last year's mass RFE included some folks with late 2008 PDs but the dates moved only to mid 2008. Just tempering expectations... :)

[vizcard]

If I remember correctly, last year's mass RFE included some folks with late 2008 PDs but the dates moved only to mid 2008. Just tempering expectations... :)

Slightly different scenario. Last years EVL mass RFE was at the discretion of the officer. Medicals RFE is a mandatory thing (or so it seems). So issuing a RFE for Medicals knowing that a new 693 would expire in a year would be weird. Ofcourse the posts are from a friend of a poster who doesn't know what the RFE is for.

The other thing that doesn't make sense is that not everyone has got a RFE - atleast not yet. Strange stuff.

[harapatta2012]

What is usually the Time it takes from issue of RFE to actual postal mail. I was issued RFE on June 4th (PD Aug 2008) and have not received RFE in postal mail yet (as of June 10th).

I had moved in OCT 2013 and had sent AR-11 form then to reflect that change. How can I check if the current address with USCIS is correct?

My lawyer has also not received a copy as well.


it's always better to meet the mailman in person let them know your/family member's full name and you are residing at the current/new address. Also make sure that you write all the family members full name inside the mail box. You might need to meet more than one guy to do this. one of my friend's and family's GC they send it back saying undeliverable, luckily he was tracking with the tracking no# and he went after, to fight with them to get it back, as they sounds like they don't have much idea about the mail at that time and keep telling that it's returned but after so much back and forth they delivered it on next day.

Similarly I moved from Address A to Address B and filed AR11, I received the AR11 receipt/acknowledgement notice delivered at address B. But when I filed EAD renewal, they(mailman) send it back telling address undeliverable, then I had to call at post office supervisor and let them know that I'm staying there, meet mail man in person too. Called in USCIS stating that I'm staying there and made sure address is updated in there system, I got my new EAD but not the receipt notice.

[dorais]

Just wanted to update that I had received RFE (text and email) this morning for both me and dependent. PD 04/14/2009; TSC. Hope there would be lot more RFE's that reaches well into 2009!

[PD2008AUG25]

2) We cannot treat the occurrence of an RFE in a particular month as the high watermark for the date movement because the USCIS can simply reuse the medicals next year the same way they will reuse the expired medicals this year.


Wasn't there a memo saying USCIS will only issue medical RFEs if they believe PDs are going to be current in near future?

[rs3533]

Hey Sport

I have been reading your posts and understand you are current now but do not have RFE yet. I think you are going to get green soon without RFE. Wish you good luck buddy.

Mine is 22nd Sept so have to wait for a month or so. I need some help with birth certificates in preparation for filing 485. My lawyers are not cooperative and that helpful. How do I reach you directly by email to ask few questions.

Regards

[rs3533]

Ok thats fine. Good luck either way.

Primary: I have a birth certificate issued in punjabi and its birth registration date (feb 1977) is 30 days of actual birth date (jan 1977). But the certificate was printed and issued to me only 2008. Other than translation of this certificate, do we have to do anything else?

Spouse: Bith certificate registered in 2008 but actual birth date in 1977. The birth certificate was printed , stamped and issued in 2008. Is late registration an issue here.

Please let me know. Thanks in advance.

[hulimari]

Thanks Q and other members for the answers. I filed my AR11 today and keeping my fingers crossed. Lot of great things happening in my life this year(our first house and second child ;-) ) and I would love if GC adds to the list too!

All the best to everyone in the Q (pun intended :-)



hulimari welcome to forum.

First of all one is required by DHS to file an AR-11 until one becomes "CITIZEN". I dont think it is a serious crime though. It is just a requirement.

If I were you I would fill out AR-11 ASAP for the latest address only. I wouldn't want to confuse USCIS by filing multiple AR-11. USPS and USCIS are two different things. You can still do your regular mail forward.

Does that answer your question?

[triplet]

My case status changed Online to Initial Review, just got the message. Not sure what it is about but I'm guessing an RFE will follow sometime soon and it should most likely pertain to medical and EVL. At least I know they've touched the case, so this is good news! My PD is Oct 17 2008 and NSC is the processing center.

[qbloguser]

Here is what you can do:

Get it translated in English. Notarize it and if parents' names are there in translated version, according to my lawyer, you are all set.


Ok thats fine. Good luck either way.

Primary: I have a birth certificate issued in punjabi and its birth registration date (feb 1977) is 30 days of actual birth date (jan 1977). But the certificate was printed and issued to me only 2008. Other than translation of this certificate, do we have to do anything else?

Spouse: Bith certificate registered in 2008 but actual birth date in 1977. The birth certificate was printed , stamped and issued in 2008. Is late registration an issue here.

Please let me know. Thanks in advance.

[triplet]

Glass half full view is that we might some SO from EB2 C too :) .......... ofcourse it'll be negligible but to the person who gets approved because of it, he/she will be thankful.

Congrats and Good luck Vizcard!

[vizcard]

Congrats and Good luck Vizcard!

thanks. question is will i be at the front of the line coz of my RFE or at the back of the line coz of my RFE :) Either way I hope my lawyers get their behinds off their comfy chairs and submit my response asap.

[Jagan01]

Got it. Thanks! :)

Hi Gurus,

Please help me. I have posted in the I-485 forum but also posting here as I am worried that I might miss out the boat this time as well.

Can someone please advise about the steps to be taken by a first time filer. I need to know when should I do the medicals. What if vaccinations are required.
1. Should my wife and myself get tested right now for all the things asked under I-693?
2. Regarding the vaccinations, how do you prove that you had taken those as kids ?

[vizcard]

Hi Gurus,

Please help me. I have posted in the I-485 forum but also posting here as I am worried that I might miss out the boat this time as well.

Can someone please advise about the steps to be taken by a first time filer. I need to know when should I do the medicals. What if vaccinations are required.
1. Should my wife and myself get tested right now for all the things asked under I-693?
2. Regarding the vaccinations, how do you prove that you had taken those as kids ?


1. You can get medicals done as soon as you get know you will be current. If vaccinations are required, they will be given to you at the doctor's office.
2. You could get medical records from your home country (if possible).

It really doesn't take much time (unless you come back positive for TB even after chest x-ray). I got everything done in 3 days.

[nijor.deha]

My Husband's priority date is June 2008.
We came to know on friday that they are sending RFE.
If we address the RFE immediately, does it make my case delay.
We still do not know the reason of RFE.
Can you please us know how does it impact getting GC for this season

Nija

[Jagan01]

1. You can get medicals done as soon as you get know you will be current. If vaccinations are required, they will be given to you at the doctor's office.
2. You could get medical records from your home country (if possible).

It really doesn't take much time (unless you come back positive for TB even after chest x-ray). I got everything done in 3 days.
Viz,
Thanks for the reply and congratts on being current.

What if someone has not gotten Hepatits-B or Varicella vaccine. Hep-B requires 6 months to get the shots. Wont the dates retrogress by then.
I have taken the shots for Hep-B but not sure if my wife has.

[GCHopes]

Gurus,
Not sure if the question applies to this thread, but does anyone know if there is a possibility for pre-adjudicated cases to not have any Medical RFE issued? My PD is July 2008, and i'd received an RFE back in 2012 which was replied back in time. My status shows as Pending review. I am starting to get concerned that i've not yet received new RFE for medical.

In case the case is pre-adjudicated can the GC be given even if Medical has expired?

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

[imdeng]

Nija - Everybody is getting RFE - so nothing to worry. It would most probably be about EVL and Medical - send the response asap and it shouldn't delay your case at all.


My Husband's priority date is June 2008.
We came to know on friday that they are sending RFE.
If we address the RFE immediately, does it make my case delay.
We still do not know the reason of RFE.
Can you please us know how does it impact getting GC for this season

Nija

[imdeng]

There are several folks waiting for an RFE. Give it a bit of time. You will not be current until Aug-1st at the earliest - so there is still some time left.

Gurus,
Not sure if the question applies to this thread, but does anyone know if there is a possibility for pre-adjudicated cases to not have any Medical RFE issued? My PD is July 2008, and i'd received an RFE back in 2012 which was replied back in time. My status shows as Pending review. I am starting to get concerned that i've not yet received new RFE for medical.

In case the case is pre-adjudicated can the GC be given even if Medical has expired?

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

[aug152008]

my priority date is aug 15, 2008. I got an RFE for evl and medical . I've done my medicals and hope to get the results in a couple of days.

my company uses fragomen , but the paralegals that I deal with at fragomen is very very slow and sometimes makes mistakes also. I did an AC 21 and filed g28 to change my lawyer to this law firm about 4 months back. Can I respond to the RFE through another lawyer now , just to make sure it gets done right ( I dont want to take any chances after all these years of waiting) ? Would it affect my case if I file another g28 along with my rfe response? or should I just stay on top of the fragomen guys as much as I can and let them file the response for me?

as everyone says , this has been a great place that i come to almost every day and thanks to everyone for their posts !

[imdeng]

Welcome to the forum. Your new lawyer can file another G28 that will override the previous G28.
IMHO - there are benefits of being with large, reputed firms like Fragomen. Your RFE is a routine one - so perhaps it would make sense to just hover over their head take until they take care of the RFE response. You will be current on Aug-1st - so you would want your RFE response submitted before that - you have plenty of time for that. Best of luck.

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/who-needs-submit-form-g-28-with-immigration-application.html

my priority date is aug 15, 2008. I got an RFE for evl and medical . I've done my medicals and hope to get the results in a couple of days.

my company uses fragomen , but the paralegals that I deal with at fragomen is very very slow and sometimes makes mistakes also. I did an AC 21 and filed g28 to change my lawyer to this law firm about 4 months back. Can I respond to the RFE through another lawyer now , just to make sure it gets done right ( I dont want to take any chances after all these years of waiting) ? Would it affect my case if I file another g28 along with my rfe response? or should I just stay on top of the fragomen guys as much as I can and let them file the response for me?

as everyone says , this has been a great place that i come to almost every day and thanks to everyone for their posts !

[vizcard]

Viz,
Thanks for the reply and congratts on being current.

What if someone has not gotten Hepatits-B or Varicella vaccine. Hep-B requires 6 months to get the shots. Wont the dates retrogress by then.
I have taken the shots for Hep-B but not sure if my wife has.

For medicals you just need to the take the first of the series.

[vizcard]

my priority date is aug 15, 2008. I got an RFE for evl and medical . I've done my medicals and hope to get the results in a couple of days.

my company uses fragomen , but the paralegals that I deal with at fragomen is very very slow and sometimes makes mistakes also. I did an AC 21 and filed g28 to change my lawyer to this law firm about 4 months back. Can I respond to the RFE through another lawyer now , just to make sure it gets done right ( I dont want to take any chances after all these years of waiting) ? Would it affect my case if I file another g28 along with my rfe response? or should I just stay on top of the fragomen guys as much as I can and let them file the response for me?

as everyone says , this has been a great place that i come to almost every day and thanks to everyone for their posts !

my company uses Fragomen too. they move at glacial speed. I keep bugging them with emails every day or every other day to make sure they are moving on it. My fear is that they do batch processing i.e. get a whole bunch ready and then take it to the actual attorney to get it signed off on. That's what they did when I first filed and ended up filing in the last week of Jan when all the documentation was good to go on the 10th.

[triplet]

Vizcard,

Did you have a change in status (from acceptance to Initial Review) before receiving an RFE, is that how it works? My status changed to IR today, wondering if an RFE for medicals will follow soon.
Thanks!

[Jagan01]

For medicals you just need to the take the first of the series.

Viz,

Thanks a lot buddy!!!! That gives a relief...

[kabphx]

Vizcard,

Did you have a change in status (from acceptance to Initial Review) before receiving an RFE, is that how it works? My status changed to IR today, wondering if an RFE for medicals will follow soon.
Thanks!

Same scenario, My PD is in Apr 2009 and i got my case changed to Initial Review today. Was wondering the same :)

[vizcard]

Same scenario, My PD is in Apr 2009 and i got my case changed to Initial Review today. Was wondering the same :)


Vizcard,

Did you have a change in status (from acceptance to Initial Review) before receiving an RFE, is that how it works? My status changed to IR today, wondering if an RFE for medicals will follow soon.
Thanks!

Mine was in IR before itself. No change in status. Didn't get a text or email either. The RFE just showed up in my mailbox one day in late May.

[vhk2009]

Received email saying RFE is issued for me and my wife. PD : May 2009.

Have an upcoming visit to India for 3 weeks starting from June 25 with H1-B stamping scheduled for 1st week of July. Not sure if I should cancel my trip OR if I should respond to RFE once I am back in US. Will appreciate your opinion/suggestions. Thanks

[aug152008]

Thank you! I think I'll stay with fragomen and keep following up .. why do say I'll be current in Aug though ? my priority date is current per the july visa bulletin , so its current starting July 1 isnt it?

[GCHopes]

There are several folks waiting for an RFE. Give it a bit of time. You will not be current until Aug-1st at the earliest - so there is still some time left.

Thanks for the reply Imdeng! Based on the visa bulletin yesterday I'll be current in July. My question is can pre-adjudicated cases pass through without needing a new medical? Didn't the policy update say that every case (pre-adjudicated or otherwise) will all need a valid medical before being approved? If that's the case I couldn't get greened if I didn't get an RFE?

[imdeng]

You are current in July - I misread your PD.

Thank you! I think I'll stay with fragomen and keep following up .. why do say I'll be current in Aug though ? my priority date is current per the july visa bulletin , so its current starting July 1 isnt it?

[imdeng]

If the RFE is usual EVL+Medical, you can take care of it in just couple of days. Start by setting up and appointment for medical for next week, ask your HR for EVL today - so that you are ready to respond as soon as you get the letter.

Received email saying RFE is issued for me and my wife. PD : May 2009.

Have an upcoming visit to India for 3 weeks starting from June 25 with H1-B stamping scheduled for 1st week of July. Not sure if I should cancel my trip OR if I should respond to RFE once I am back in US. Will appreciate your opinion/suggestions. Thanks

[vishnu]

user on trackitt highlighted getting rfe with Oct 1, 2009 PD!

[shekhar_kuruk]

Your/our best chance of getting current is the sep bulletin.
I think you should visit India and also if you can collect all the documents requested or get the medical done before you leave to India, depends on what is requested in the RFE. Good luck.

Received email saying RFE is issued for me and my wife. PD : May 2009.

Have an upcoming visit to India for 3 weeks starting from June 25 with H1-B stamping scheduled for 1st week of July. Not sure if I should cancel my trip OR if I should respond to RFE once I am back in US. Will appreciate your opinion/suggestions. Thanks

[JackD1]

For medicals you just need to the take the first of the series.

Hey Viz, i m going to the medicals today, i got the old vaccinations records with me. Do u know if i need to take any/all of them again ?

My PD is also 08/2008, hoping this would be our year :)

[vizcard]

Dates being current for mid-2009 contradicts many calculations (based on best available data of course). My theory is that any 2009 dates made current will only get RFEs this September. You respond to the RFEs with fresh medicals which are valid through October 2015. So any 2009 dates that are current will be greened in Summer 2015 and not in September/October 2014. This approach also gives CO with a latest set of inventory to deal with next year. This approach is feasible only for 2009 when the PERM filings are low. Even if the 2009 dates are not made current in September 2014, they will to be made current and greened next year; so why not issue the RFE now- the medicals that follow will be valid for one year. Thoughts??

There are many folks with 2009 PDs that have already got their RFEs.

[vyruss]

There are many folks with 2009 PDs that have already got their RFEs.

I probably am not getting the logic here. A response to a medical RFE will just reset the clock on the validity of the medicals. It just makes them valid for another year. So technically the GCs for these 2009 data points could arrive a year from now (summer 2015) which would have been the case for 2009 anyway.

[vizcard]

Hey Viz, i m going to the medicals today, i got the old vaccinations records with me. Do u know if i need to take any/all of them again ?

My PD is also 08/2008, hoping this would be our year :)

Probably not. They did a blood test for me to check for antibodies. If that comes low then you might need to get shots again.

[vishnu]

couple of trackitt users with sep 2009 PDs reported rfe's
earlier i spotted one with october 2009 PD (legit - profile in place for years)


v v interesting!

[vizcard]

I probably am not getting the logic here. A response to a medical RFE will just reset the clock on the validity of the medicals. It just makes them valid for another year. So technically the GCs for these 2009 data points could arrive a year from now (summer 2015) which would have been the case for 2009 anyway.

Some folks have got their RFE. Most likely they will respond in the month of June with 693 dated June 2014. This should expire June 2015. So unless they get current June 1, the 693 expires.

The response doesn't reset the clock. The date of the medical exam resets the clock. So if you get your 693 done today but send the final response in by 6/13, the clock starts on 6/11 and not 6/13. Atleast that's my understanding of the rule.

[vhk2009]

- NSC or TSC?

- Responding to the RFE: You can definitely respond in July once you are back from India and I don't think you will lose anything. If it's a standard EVL/medical RFE, it doesn't need a lawyer. You can send the response yourself in a day or 2. You should get yours in Sept if everything is in order.

....

TSC

sportsfan33, imdeng and shekar_kuruk - Thanks for your suggestions.

[Spectator]

Some folks have got their RFE. Most likely they will respond in the month of June with 693 dated June 2014. This should expire June 2015. So unless they get current June 1, the 693 expires.

The response doesn't reset the clock. The date of the medical exam resets the clock. So if you get your 693 done today but send the final response in by 6/13, the clock starts on 6/11 and not 6/13. Atleast that's my understanding of the rule.vizcard,

Two one year clocks are in play here:

a) The I-693 must be less than one year old when submitted to USCIS.



The medical examination report was submitted to USCIS less than one year after completion of the examination;[22]

[22] - USCIS will use the date the Form I-693 was signed by the civil surgeon (including blanket-designated health departments and military physicians) to determine whether the report was submitted less than one year after completion of the examination.

b) The I-693 is valid for adjudication purposes for one year from the date it is received by USCIS.



The benefit application[23] is adjudicated no more than one year after the date the medical examination report was submitted to USCIS;[24]

[23] - For example, an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485).

[24] - USCIS will use the date that USCIS received the Form I-693 to determine whether the medical examination report is more than one year old at time of adjudication of the benefit application. Although the medical examination report is generally valid for adjudicatory purposes up to one year after filing, the officer may order an additional immigration medical examination at any time if he or she has concerns as to an applicant’s inadmissibility on health-related grounds. For more information,

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html

The one year clock for USCIS to adjudicate the case starts on the day they receive the new I-693.

Your point is nonetheless valid. People responding in June 2014 are likely to need another new I-693, if they are not approved in the July-October 2014 window.

[vyruss]

Some folks have got their RFE. Most likely they will respond in the month of June with 693 dated June 2014. This should expire June 2015. So unless they get current June 1, the 693 expires.

The response doesn't reset the clock. The date of the medical exam resets the clock. So if you get your 693 done today but send the final response in by 6/13, the clock starts on 6/11 and not 6/13. Atleast that's my understanding of the rule.

vizcard thanks for that clarity. This is all under the assumption that the RFEs are for medicals and not for something else. Talked to a friend who received a notice for FP appointment for his son. His PD is May 2009. I think they need a fresh set of FP for him.

Part of the pessimism in my reasoning stems from the disbelief in the date movement without any numbers backing it. Where are the numbers for this coming from? Every category seems to be more or less used with spillovers limited to less than 10,000. For the dates to move to mid-2009, and actually greened, there is a need for at least 20,000 numbers for regular cases and some more for CP cases. Does anyone have a reasonable grasp on where the excess spillover is coming from?

[sp2008]

Hello,
i am not sure if similar question was asked/answered.
My PD is July 2008. got current come July :)
Filed for 485 in Jan 2012.
However i have not received RFE for medicals. what do I do?
sit tight and wait for RFE to come through?


Thanks
Satya Uppaluri

[vizcard]

Hello,
i am not sure if similar question was asked/answered.
My PD is July 2008. got current come July :)
Filed for 485 in Jan 2012.
However i have not received RFE for medicals. what do I do?
sit tight and wait for RFE to come through?


Thanks
Satya Uppaluri

You could try calling the service center and speaking to a L2 Officer.

[ksur23]

vizcard,

Now that you are current in July and have also completed RFE response when do you expect the actual "green" card in mail? Would it be within the first 2 weeks of July?

[qesehmk]

why fix something that is not broken. Wait and receive your GC in July. My guess is week 2 or 3 of July u should be greened. Good luck!
Hello,
i am not sure if similar question was asked/answered.
My PD is July 2008. got current come July :)
Filed for 485 in Jan 2012.
However i have not received RFE for medicals. what do I do?
sit tight and wait for RFE to come through?


Thanks
Satya Uppaluri

[imdeng]

Ahhh.... the clarity of a Spec explanation. It is beautiful.

vizcard,

Two one year clocks are in play here:

a) The I-693 must be less than one year old when submitted to USCIS.



b) The I-693 is valid for adjudication purposes for one year from the date it is received by USCIS.



http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html

The one year clock for USCIS to adjudicate the case starts on the day they receive the new I-693.

Your point is nonetheless valid. People responding in June 2014 are likely to need another new I-693, if they are not approved in the July-October 2014 window.

[imdeng]

Whoa There!!! So I am not crazy to look up USCIS case status every day to see of there is a LUD/status change :-) I wouldn't mind getting RFEs this year even if I don't become current this FY - IF that means that I would not get RFEs for EVL/Medical next year when I do get current (hopefully).


couple of trackitt users with sep 2009 PDs reported rfe's
earlier i spotted one with october 2009 PD (legit - profile in place for years)


v v interesting!

[vishnu]

friend of mine received an RFE via email just minutes ago (dont' know anymore details) - his pd is October 2009!

[imdeng]

Could you please find more details and post here, as they become available. What is the RFE for, was there a LUD/Status change before the email etc.

Update - with Vishnu's earlier report of Sept'09 and Oct'09 RFEs, this seems like confirmed and definitive. I am pretty stoked by this development.

Q - I completely understand. I got carried away and you did the right thing.

friend of mine received an RFE via email just minutes ago (dont' know anymore details) - his pd is October 2009!

[prodigy_max4]

Just got an email informing of an RFE - presumably this is for the medical renewal. Priority date is 6/29/09...

[vizcard]

vizcard,

Now that you are current in July and have also completed RFE response when do you expect the actual "green" card in mail? Would it be within the first 2 weeks of July?

The response should go out today. Freaking Fragomen!

I have no idea how quickly the approval happens. Could be 2 weeks or 2 months.

[prodigy_max4]

Has anyone gone through one of the RFE for medical renewal already? My wife and I had done it more than a year ago. Does the renewal mean the same vaccinations needs to be repeated or does the doc just need to confirm they're still valid? My wife is currently pregnant so she wouldn't be able to them again at this time. Thanks.

[qesehmk]

Q - I completely understand. I got carried away and you did the right thing.
No problem in getting carried away with .. especially after all these years of wait when one sees light at the end of the tunnel ...

[imdeng]

Another Sept 2009 PD reported receiving RFE text/email on trackitt just now.

[triplet]

Mine was in IR before itself. No change in status. Didn't get a text or email either. The RFE just showed up in my mailbox one day in late May.

Thanks Viz. The Initial Review message was kind of strange, it referred to an address change and I haven't changed my address in over 4 years, so not sure what's going on. Has this happened to anyone else on the forum? Maybe it is a mistake but I'll just wait it out to see what happens. Can't wait for the long wait to be over, I remember in 2011/12 when Veni and Nishant were on edge waiting for their approval, there was a post every few minutes until they made it through, it is our turn now! You'll be going first in a few weeks.

[triplet]

Wow! I just became a Sensei, not sure that title is fitting, I know nothing about the nitty gritty of the immigration process/calculations.

[vedu]

Looks like RFE's are raining...June, July, August...and now September...October! It's getting crazy! If the dates go that far, CO will be forced to generate new demand sooner than later! Good luck to you imdeng! Give us another RFE soon!!!

Another Sept 2009 PD reported receiving RFE text/email on trackitt just now.

[helpful_leo]

I am in a similar situation. PD Dec 2009, 485 receipt date Jan 8, 2012.

Could it be possible that early Jan 12 RD cases are not getting RFEs - just trying to deduce patterns here!



Hello,
i am not sure if similar question was asked/answered.
My PD is July 2008. got current come July :)
Filed for 485 in Jan 2012.
However i have not received RFE for medicals. what do I do?
sit tight and wait for RFE to come through?


Thanks
Satya Uppaluri

[vizcard]

I am in a similar situation. PD Dec 2009, 485 receipt date Jan 8, 2012.

Could it be possible that early Jan 12 RD cases are not getting RFEs - just trying to deduce patterns here!

I'm jan 12 RD. Got the RFE and responded.

[vizcard]

Has anyone gone through one of the RFE for medical renewal already? My wife and I had done it more than a year ago. Does the renewal mean the same vaccinations needs to be repeated or does the doc just need to confirm they're still valid? My wife is currently pregnant so she wouldn't be able to them again at this time. Thanks.

Congrats on the pregnancy. My wife and I just had our first 2.5 months ago.

There's another thread on Medicals where there might be a more detailed answer.

Basically if you have proof of vaccinations, you don't have to take them again. Your wife should take her pregnancy medical records from her OBGYN to the civil surgeon. If not appropriate, she won't have to take them and the civil surgeon will mark it as "not appropriate". You should do some research or ask her OBGYN on the TB test (PPD) and definitely shouldn't do the chest X-ray.

I cannot stress this enough. Talk to her OBGYN before going to the civil surgeon.

[imdeng]

The latest RFE reports are up to Oct 2009. Not sure how far they are planning to go - we will know in next few days if Dec 2009 is part of their plan.

I am in a similar situation. PD Dec 2009, 485 receipt date Jan 8, 2012.

Could it be possible that early Jan 12 RD cases are not getting RFEs - just trying to deduce patterns here!

[imdeng]

Thanks Vedu. I am thinking what this deluge of RFEs mean. On one hand they wouldn't throw these RFEs out if there wasn't some change of their resolution this FY. OTOH - they can't possibly have enough visa numbers to reach Oct 2009.

Looks like RFE's are raining...June, July, August...and now September...October! It's getting crazy! If the dates go that far, CO will be forced to generate new demand sooner than later! Good luck to you imdeng! Give us another RFE soon!!!

[triplet]

Got RFE msg from USCIS, probably medical and EVL, yesterday my status changed to IR and today I got RFE!! This is great, can get it through early and hope for a prompt approval in August (PD OCT 17 2008, NSC)

[aug152008]

The response should go out today. Freaking Fragomen!

I have no idea how quickly the approval happens. Could be 2 weeks or 2 months.

I echo you! Freaking fragomen says they need 2 weeks to send my response !

[vizcard]

I echo you! Freaking fragomen says they need 2 weeks to send my response !

It took exactly 2 weeks from the day I got my RFE to send the response in. I just got an email from the paralegal that it was sent today.

[ksur23]

It took exactly 2 weeks from the day I got my RFE to send the response in. I just got an email from the paralegal that it was sent today.

Good. My company also uses Fragomen and I was told 1-2 weeks. Yet to receive the RFE in mail (online status says posted 6th). You should now just sit back and wait - technically your employer and attorney "roles" are over and you should be free to go to whatever else you wanted to do! btw, did Fragomen tell you if the cards would reach you directly or their office?

[venkat]

Good Viz, i know last time when you filed your initial 485 they had kind of delayed it.

I sent my documents by UPS overnight yesterday and it should be reaching my Attorney's office today (They are based in NJ). Hopefully it gets sent out either today or tomorrow.

Do you know if your attorney used Fedex/UPS to send it to Texas? The reason I ask is because i've heard that PO BOX (mentioned in the RFE letter) addresses are not covered by Fedex/UPS.





It took exactly 2 weeks from the day I got my RFE to send the response in. I just got an email from the paralegal that it was sent today.

[aug152008]

It took exactly 2 weeks from the day I got my RFE to send the response in. I just got an email from the paralegal that it was sent today.

Do you think They will let me go to the fragomen office and personally review the response with them before they send it out? Sounds a bit crazy , I know..

[suninphx]

One of my friend got RFE yesterday. He is early Sep 2009. NSC.

[vizcard]

Good. My company also uses Fragomen and I was told 1-2 weeks. Yet to receive the RFE in mail (online status says posted 6th). You should now just sit back and wait - technically your employer and attorney "roles" are over and you should be free to go to whatever else you wanted to do! btw, did Fragomen tell you if the cards would reach you directly or their office?

All the EAD cards came to me. I can't imagine they get the final GC.


Good Viz, i know last time when you filed your initial 485 they had kind of delayed it.

I sent my documents by UPS overnight yesterday and it should be reaching my Attorney's office today (They are based in NJ). Hopefully it gets sent out either today or tomorrow.

Do you know if your attorney used Fedex/UPS to send it to Texas? The reason I ask is because i've heard that PO BOX (mentioned in the RFE letter) addresses are not covered by Fedex/UPS.

No idea. Whatever they use seems fine. In that respect they know how things work.


Do you think They will let me go to the fragomen office and personally review the response with them before they send it out? Sounds a bit crazy , I know..

Probably not but I don't think it's necessary either. The paralegals I've worked with seem competent and answered my questions in a timely manner. Other than taking time, they so a good job. Perhaps it's speed or thoroughness - can't have both :P

[imdeng]

Apparently it was mentioned in USCIS conference call today that EVERYBODY who is about to be current will receive an RFE for I-693. They are still in the process of sending RFEs - and they eventually they will cover everyone.

I am picking this off of trackitt - according to someone who attended the call.

[vizcard]

Apparently it was mentioned in USCIS conference call today that EVERYBODY who is about to be current will receive an RFE for I-693. They are still in the process of sending RFEs - and they eventually they will cover everyone.

I am picking this off of trackitt - according to someone who attended the call.

That makes sense. I just hope they get the RFEs out in order of PD. There are 2008 folks who haven't gotten their RFEs but 2009 folks have. I hope everyone who will be current in July atleast got their RFEs by now.

[rka_72]

Received the text/email today. Not sure whats in it?
My PD is 26Nov2008

[prodigy_max4]

Congrats on the pregnancy. My wife and I just had our first 2.5 months ago.

There's another thread on Medicals where there might be a more detailed answer.

Basically if you have proof of vaccinations, you don't have to take them again. Your wife should take her pregnancy medical records from her OBGYN to the civil surgeon. If not appropriate, she won't have to take them and the civil surgeon will mark it as "not appropriate". You should do some research or ask her OBGYN on the TB test (PPD) and definitely shouldn't do the chest X-ray.

I cannot stress this enough. Talk to her OBGYN before going to the civil surgeon.

Thanks for the wishes and the info :)

[la_2002_ch]

Has anyone who received the RFE notification within the last week, actually got the RFE letter/details in mail?

I received my notification last Thursday and there is no sign of the letter neither in my mail nor with the attorney and this mysterious delay is killing me. I literaly live within 4 hours away from NSC. Whats taking so long.

I checked with a L2 today that the address in the file is correct. He was very patient and told me that there is a note in my file from Sep 2012 that the case is waiting for a visa number to be available. I guess that means its preadjudicated?

[imdeng]

RFEs can take about 10 days to reach - so don't worry. Also - it does seem like you are pre-adjudicated.

Has anyone who received the RFE notification within the last week, actually got the RFE letter/details in mail?

I received my notification last Thursday and there is no sign of the letter neither in my mail nor with the attorney and this mysterious delay is killing me. I literaly live within 4 hours away from NSC. Whats taking so long.

I checked with a L2 today that the address in the file is correct. He was very patient and told me that there is a note in my file from Sep 2012 that the case is waiting for a visa number to be available. I guess that means its preadjudicated?

[Spectator]

Congrats on the pregnancy. My wife and I just had our first 2.5 months ago.

There's another thread on Medicals where there might be a more detailed answer.

Basically if you have proof of vaccinations, you don't have to take them again. Your wife should take her pregnancy medical records from her OBGYN to the civil surgeon. If not appropriate, she won't have to take them and the civil surgeon will mark it as "not appropriate". You should do some research or ask her OBGYN on the TB test (PPD) and definitely shouldn't do the chest X-ray.

I cannot stress this enough. Talk to her OBGYN before going to the civil surgeon.

Thanks for the wishes and the info :)


Thanks for the wishes and the info :)Please be aware that pregnancy does not provide a waiver from the TB test or chest X-ray, if it is needed.

The person can defer the X-ray until after delivery, but the Civil Surgeon cannot sign the I-693 until it has been completed.

Here are the Q & A from November 2009 (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/New%20Structure/Press%20Releases/2009%20Press%20Releases/qa_on_tb_screening.pdf) when new guidelines were introduced regarding TB testing. The web version is here (http://www.uscis.gov/archive/archive-news/questions-and-answers-2009-update-tuberculosis-screening-required-adjustment-status-0). See the questions :

Q. Are there any exceptions to the initial TB testing requirement?

Q. When is a chest x-ray required?

Q. If a chest x-ray is required, will USCIS accept Form I-693 without the full and formal chest x-ray report?

Q. Will USCIS accept a Form I-693 if the civil surgeon performed a chest x-ray without the initial TB test (either TST or IGRA)?

Q: I am pregnant (or possibly pregnant) and I have a positive initial screening result. Do I still need a chest x-ray or will USCIS accept Form I-693 without an x-ray?

Although that is now quite old, it was still in force in November 2012 as evidenced in this Q & A document for Civil Surgeons (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Notes%20from%20Previous%20Engagements/2012/May%202012/civil-surgeonQA-11-13-12.pdf).


Q21. If a pregnant applicant needs an X-ray, should the civil surgeon give her the option to have the chest X-ray during her pregnancy or automatically defer until after she has given birth?

A21. A pregnant applicant should be given the option to have the chest X-ray during her pregnancy or defer the X-ray until after delivery. Based on the CDC’s Tuberculosis Component of Technical Instructions, if the applicant decides to undergo an X-ray during pregnancy, the possible risks of radiation to the fetus should be explained to her, and informed consent should be obtained and confirmed by having the applicant sign a consent form. If the applicant defers the radiograph until after delivery, the civil surgeon cannot sign the medical examination form until the radiograph is performed and interpreted, and treatment for Class A pulmonary TB disease, if needed, is completed. See page 12 of the TB Technical Instructions.

With the introduction of the new TB Technical Instructions, effective May 1, 2008, a previous waiver for pregnant women was rescinded http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/tb-ti-memo.pdf (page 2 of 3) or http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/tb-ti-civil.pdf (page 11).


• A chest radiograph is required for all applicants with a tuberculin skin test (TST) reaction of 5 mm or greater of induration, including pregnant (or possibly pregnant) women. Previously, the chest radiograph could be waived for a pregnant applicant if she had a scar or other evidence of BCG vaccination and denied having any TB-related symptoms. This exception is no longer permissible. If the applicant decides to undergo a radiograph during pregnancy, the possible risks of radiation to the fetus should be explained to her and informed consent obtained, confirmed by a signed consent form. If she wishes, the applicant may defer the radiograph until after delivery, but the civil surgeon cannot sign the medical examination form until the radiograph is performed and interpreted, and treatment for Class A pulmonary TB disease, if needed, is completed.

I'm pretty sure there has been no change since then. I have looked on the CDC site and the same instructions are still shown.

The USCIS site has a page about vaccinations requirements (http://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/vaccination-requirements) and also references a CDC: Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/preg-guide.htm) which indicates which vaccines are appropriate and which may be waived.

[helpful_leo]

Has anyone who received the RFE notification within the last week, actually got the RFE letter/details in mail?

I received my notification last Thursday and there is no sign of the letter neither in my mail nor with the attorney and this mysterious delay is killing me. I literaly live within 4 hours away from NSC. Whats taking so long.

I checked with a L2 today that the address in the file is correct. He was very patient and told me that there is a note in my file from Sep 2012 that the case is waiting for a visa number to be available. I guess that means its preadjudicated?

Seems I got a unfriendly L2 officer. After an hour long wait - on my polite but insistent asking - she just kept repeating "your case is pending, in 'initial review' status. When we need something, we will contact you.".

When I asked some pointed Qs others here have gotten responses to, she just said "you are asking for info that I cannot give you".

Does anybody know if these calls are noted on the file? If not, I can call again and hope to get some info with a friendlier officer!

[harapatta2012]

I received notification in email+text on June 4th saying RFE has been sent on June 4th. PD 15AUg2008 EB2I.NSC
I still have not received it in my mail as of June 12th.
MY attorney received it on June 11th.
I was also very concerned. I called L2 officer and verified my address is correct since I moved but had filed AR-11 in NOv 2013. L2 said they have recieved new address.
I also contacted my current USPS office and asked what can be done to ensure I recieve mail I spoke to supervisor there who was helping people in line. But he did like me questioning such things and tols that they will deliver what they get and they dont keep anything at USPS incase it mislabelled or something. (I had previously bad experiece with USPS in 2012 when they lost my EAD card).
I also check with my old city USPS but of no use too.

In conclusion, USPS is big brother of ineffiecieny same as USCIS. Nothing can be done about it.

I had my medical appt taken and had my attorney alerted so I got going as soon as I had RFE in attorney mail.




Has anyone who received the RFE notification within the last week, actually got the RFE letter/details in mail?

I received my notification last Thursday and there is no sign of the letter neither in my mail nor with the attorney and this mysterious delay is killing me. I literaly live within 4 hours away from NSC. Whats taking so long.

I checked with a L2 today that the address in the file is correct. He was very patient and told me that there is a note in my file from Sep 2012 that the case is waiting for a visa number to be available. I guess that means its preadjudicated?

[vizcard]

Seems I got a unfriendly L2 officer. After an hour long wait - on my polite but insistent asking - she just kept repeating "your case is pending, in 'initial review' status. When we need something, we will contact you.".

When I asked some pointed Qs others here have gotten responses to, she just said "you are asking for info that I cannot give you".

Does anybody know if these calls are noted on the file? If not, I can call again and hope to get some info with a friendlier officer!

What specifically are up trying to get answered? Also you don't have to wait on the phone. They can call you back.

[la_2002_ch]

I received notification in email+text on June 4th saying RFE has been sent on June 4th. PD 15AUg2008 EB2I.NSC
I still have not received it in my mail as of June 12th.
MY attorney received it on June 11th.
I was also very concerned. I called L2 officer and verified my address is correct since I moved but had filed AR-11 in NOv 2013. L2 said they have recieved new address.
I also contacted my current USPS office and asked what can be done to ensure I recieve mail I spoke to supervisor there who was helping people in line. But he did like me questioning such things and tols that they will deliver what they get and they dont keep anything at USPS incase it mislabelled or something. (I had previously bad experiece with USPS in 2012 when they lost my EAD card).
I also check with my old city USPS but of no use too.

In conclusion, USPS is big brother of ineffiecieny same as USCIS. Nothing can be done about it.

I had my medical appt taken and had my attorney alerted so I got going as soon as I had RFE in attorney mail.

Thanks... i will keep my fingers crossed that atleast one of us (me or the ayyorney) receive it by early next week.


Seems I got a unfriendly L2 officer. After an hour long wait - on my polite but insistent asking - she just kept repeating "your case is pending, in 'initial review' status. When we need something, we will contact you.".

When I asked some pointed Qs others here have gotten responses to, she just said "you are asking for info that I cannot give you".

Does anybody know if these calls are noted on the file? If not, I can call again and hope to get some info with a friendlier officer!

I had called at exact 8:00 AM. I guess the officer was just in good mood at the start of the day and the wait time was also "only" 18 minutes.


RFEs can take about 10 days to reach - so don't worry. Also - it does seem like you are pre-adjudicated.

Thanks imdeng.... its just that you never know which small thing makes you miss the boat and then you have to wait for whole year to get another shot. So every little thing keeps me on the edge. :)

[helpful_leo]

I had called at exact 8:00 AM. I guess the officer was just in good mood at the start of the day and the wait time was also "only" 18 minutes.


My mistake - I called after 4 pm, and by the time I spoke to her, it was after 5 pm. Should have thought about it!

Any idea if these calls are noted? Don't want to call a 2nd time so quickly if they are.

[qbloguser]

Talked to a very nice L2 officer yesterday to confirm my new address which I updated last year but never got any confirmation from USCIS. Asked about case status and he told me my case is pre-adjudicated - whatever that means! My PD is 10-Apr-2009; no RFE so far. Filed in Feb 2012.

[whatever]

So while the conversation is about sending RFEs, I have a question regarding processing of RFEs..
Do we know if they will consider the RFE response received date when they finally adjudicate the case? So if person A with PD 1 Jan 2009 received RFE on July 1 2014 and responded by (receive date) July 25 2014..and if person B with PD 1 Feb 2009 received RFE on July 1 2014 and responded by (receive date) July 15 2014..assuming the dates are current and everything else is fine, would they approve person B first?
Or would they still go by PD?

[helpful_leo]

What specifically are up trying to get answered? Also you don't have to wait on the phone. They can call you back.

Was trying to find out indirectly if I had been pre-adjudicated, as somebody here had earlier been able to (very indirectly, though). But this lady did not budge from "your case is pending, in initial review".

I did get to know that no RFE had been sent (that I may have missed). There was a technical problem with the callback on their side, so I had to wait an hour plus!
Another thing she said, when I asked her if I have to send a new I-693 as I had heard that >1 year RFEs had to be renewed, she responded: "who told you that? You don't have to send anything till we specifically ask for it." I don't know how significant that is, or if that she may just be ignorant.

Are the L2 officers actual USCIS agents or call operators?

[helpful_leo]

Talked to a very nice L2 officer yesterday to confirm my new address which I updated last year but never got any confirmation from USCIS. Asked about case status and he told me my case is pre-adjudicated - whatever that means! My PD is 10-Apr-2009; no RFE so far. Filed in Feb 2012.

If you do not mind my asking, can you tell me what time you called? And did he actually say it was "pre-adjudicated"?

I called and the L2 officer did not budge from "pending, initial review". Filed Jan 12, PD Dec 08.

[Kanmani]

So while the conversation is about sending RFEs, I have a question regarding processing of RFEs..
Do we know if they will consider the RFE response received date when they finally adjudicate the case? So if person A with PD 1 Jan 2009 received RFE on July 1 2014 and responded by (receive date) July 25 2014..and if person B with PD 1 Feb 2009 received RFE on July 1 2014 and responded by (receive date) July 15 2014..assuming the dates are current and everything else is fine, would they approve person B first?
Or would they still go by PD?

Whatever, Welcome to the forum!

I-485 applications are handled by hundreds of different adjudicators and the RFE notice always accompany with a Yellow colored sheet along with the adjudicator's ID so that the reply reaches the same table where our applications sits awaiting approval.

Assuming A and B are handled by the same Adj, B will be approved first.

[qbloguser]

I called around 9:30 AM EST; talked to tier 1 officer and he opened a service request about my address change confirmation and asked me if I want him to transfer me to next level officer after the call and I said yes :-). He transferred the call but the wait time was 25 minutes and so I chose callback option and received call around 10:45 AM. Yes he said 'pre-adjudicated'. I asked him twice!


If you do not mind my asking, can you tell me what time you called? And did he actually say it was "pre-adjudicated"?

I called and the L2 officer did not budge from "pending, initial review". Filed Jan 12, PD Dec 08.

[helpful_leo]

I called around 9:30 AM EST; talked to tier 1 officer and he opened a service request about my address change confirmation and asked me if I want him to transfer me to next level officer after the call and I said yes :-). He transferred the call but the wait time was 25 minutes and so I chose callback option and received call around 10:45 AM. Yes he said 'pre-adjudicated'. I asked him twice!

Thanks! Seems calling late in the pm was a really bad idea.

Btw, why did L1 want to transfer you to L2? I practically asked her to transfer me to L2.

And to what specific Q did L2 answer "pre-adjudicated"? Thx..

[JJcalifornian]

My status changed to RFE, PD Jan 27 2009

[Zoroark]

Online status changed to RFE yesterday. PD: Dec 9th, 2008

[trackright]

Just got RFE email for me (Primary). Nothing yet for Dependent. I just hope the applications are not separated :(

TSC: RD: Feb 09 2012
PD: April 22 2009

[qbloguser]

I asked him what address does he have in his records and he said he didn't have that information but level 2 officer can answer that and then he asked me if I wanted to be transferred. 'Pre-Adj' discussion happened after L2 officer verified everything and I told him that since dates are moving fast and I don't want to miss any RFE etc. and that's why I want to verify if my address is updated in your systems or not. He checked my case and said you didn't miss anything, case is fine and it is pre-adjudicated.


Thanks! Seems calling late in the pm was a really bad idea.

Btw, why did L1 want to transfer you to L2? I practically asked her to transfer me to L2.

And to what specific Q did L2 answer "pre-adjudicated"? Thx..

[vizcard]

I called around 9:30 AM EST; talked to tier 1 officer and he opened a service request about my address change confirmation and asked me if I want him to transfer me to next level officer after the call and I said yes :-). He transferred the call but the wait time was 25 minutes and so I chose callback option and received call around 10:45 AM. Yes he said 'pre-adjudicated'. I asked him twice!

Please remember pre-adjudicated is not approved.

[qbloguser]

Yep!

Found this on trackitt (from USCIS)

"To maximize visa number usage while working off its backlog, USCIS has adopted a production strategy that focuses on completing cases where visas are immediately available and on working cases to the point just short of approval (pre-adjudication) where visas will be available in the coming months. Pre-adjudication includes completing all required background checks and resolving all eligibility issues except for visa availability. This allows for immediate approval and visa number allocation as visas become available for pre-adjudicated cases."


Please remember pre-adjudicated is not approved.

[helpful_leo]

Yep!

Found this on trackitt (from USCIS)

"To maximize visa number usage while working off its backlog, USCIS has adopted a production strategy that focuses on completing cases where visas are immediately available and on working cases to the point just short of approval (pre-adjudication) where visas will be available in the coming months. Pre-adjudication includes completing all required background checks and resolving all eligibility issues except for visa availability. This allows for immediate approval and visa number allocation as visas become available for pre-adjudicated cases."

That actually seems to indicate that even an RFE will not be required - you may just get lucky!

[GCHopes]

That's great! Good Luck!

Just hope Pre-Adjudication means they won't no RFE for medicals, or EVL either - coz i've not got any RFE as of yet and was getting Nervous!

Can you please share the number (IVR option) you selected? Would like to call in and confirm if my case is pre-adjudicated as well :)!! I've tried calling the general support line to TSC but have not been able to get through.


I asked him what address does he have in his records and he said he didn't have that information but level 2 officer can answer that and then he asked me if I wanted to be transferred. 'Pre-Adj' discussion happened after L2 officer verified everything and I told him that since dates are moving fast and I don't want to miss any RFE etc. and that's why I want to verify if my address is updated in your systems or not. He checked my case and said you didn't miss anything, case is fine and it is pre-adjudicated.

[qbloguser]

It is 1-800-375-5283 and then option #2. Enter your receipt number when asked - SRC******** (On smartphone keypad just enter 772 (SRC) and then your numeric receipt number) it will read the status which you see online and then ask for address related thing. I remember at that point I chose an option which basically says if address is not correct or you moved or something and then it connects you to customer service rep.

Also, at one point he told me that for address related change my file was touched on 10th June (This is the address change request I completed online last year in Aug). I didn't see any changes online though. May be I will get an RFE; next week may be! Who knows!


That's great! Good Luck!

Just hope Pre-Adjudication means they won't no RFE for medicals, or EVL either - coz i've not got any RFE as of yet and was getting Nervous!

Can you please share the number (IVR option) you selected? Would like to call in and confirm if my case is pre-adjudicated as well :)!! I've tried calling the general support line to TSC but have not been able to get through.

[vizcard]

That actually seems to indicate that even an RFE will not be required - you may just get lucky!


That's great! Good Luck!

Just hope Pre-Adjudication means they won't no RFE for medicals, or EVL either - coz i've not got any RFE as of yet and was getting Nervous!

Can you please share the number (IVR option) you selected? Would like to call in and confirm if my case is pre-adjudicated as well :)!! I've tried calling the general support line to TSC but have not been able to get through.


Yep!

Found this on trackitt (from USCIS)

"To maximize visa number usage while working off its backlog, USCIS has adopted a production strategy that focuses on completing cases where visas are immediately available and on working cases to the point just short of approval (pre-adjudication) where visas will be available in the coming months. Pre-adjudication includes completing all required background checks and resolving all eligibility issues except for visa availability. This allows for immediate approval and visa number allocation as visas become available for pre-adjudicated cases."

I dont mean to be a debbie downer but until May 31 everyone was "pre-adjudicated" - thats why we saw the demand data the way it is. Pre-adjudicated means "documentarily qualified". If the 693 is invalid, by definition one is not "documentarily qualified". While there is a chance that people will get through without a RFE, I would not rely on the term "pre-adjudicated" meaning no more RFEs.

[qbloguser]

I agree. Pre-Adj means nothing. I am still expecting an RFE, at least for I693!


I dont mean to be a debbie downer but until May 31 everyone was "pre-adjudicated" - thats why we saw the demand data the way it is. Pre-adjudicated means "documentarily qualified". If the 693 is invalid, by definition one is not "documentarily qualified". While there is a chance that people will get through without a RFE, I would not rely on the term "pre-adjudicated" meaning no more RFEs.

[qesehmk]

Viz

I think there is a fine difference between "Documentarily Qualified" and "Pre-adjudicated". Perhaps Kanmani and Spec and can chime in.

My understanding is that former means all checkboxes checked. The latter means ... all checkboxes checked and verified.


I dont mean to be a debbie downer but until May 31 everyone was "pre-adjudicated" - thats why we saw the demand data the way it is. Pre-adjudicated means "documentarily qualified". If the 693 is invalid, by definition one is not "documentarily qualified". While there is a chance that people will get through without a RFE, I would not rely on the term "pre-adjudicated" meaning no more RFEs.

[helpful_leo]

I dont mean to be a debbie downer but until May 31 everyone was "pre-adjudicated" - thats why we saw the demand data the way it is. Pre-adjudicated means "documentarily qualified". If the 693 is invalid, by definition one is not "documentarily qualified". While there is a chance that people will get through without a RFE, I would not rely on the term "pre-adjudicated" meaning no more RFEs.

Fully aware of that.

Maybe for various reasons - randomness / incompetence / luck - some folks remained 'pre-adjudicated' (although they should not have) while others are getting RFEs?

Just trying to list possible causes for a small but significant % people who are not receiving RFEs.

[aug152008]

My RFE letter said ' though your case was pre-adjudicated' we need evl, 693 etc

[Spectator]

Yep!

Found this on trackitt (from USCIS)

"To maximize visa number usage while working off its backlog, USCIS has adopted a production strategy that focuses on completing cases where visas are immediately available and on working cases to the point just short of approval (pre-adjudication) where visas will be available in the coming months. Pre-adjudication includes completing all required background checks and resolving all eligibility issues except for visa availability. This allows for immediate approval and visa number allocation as visas become available for pre-adjudicated cases."That quote comes from April 2008 http://www.uscis.gov.edgesuite-staging.net/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=71f24d6c52c99110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=33aa8263b43ff310VgnVCM100000082ca60a RCRD and simply describes what pre-adjudication is.

The case has to be checked again to see that all eligibilities still remain before it can be finally approved.

A case cannot be approved if the I-693 is no longer valid. Up until May 31, 2014, the I-693 had received validity extensions since 2002. That is no longer the case.

In the teleconference yesterday, it is reported that USCIS confirmed that everyone who is likely to become current in the near future, who would have an I-693 more than one year old, will receive an RFE.

[sibnet]

Right now the RFE's are sent only to EB3-I until December. No news about EB2-I at all.
I got RFE thru SMS from USCIS today. EB-2 I - Priority Date: December 10, 2008.

[cool_mj007]

Received RFE (email and text) for myself and my wife.
PD: July 2009
RD: Feb 2012

[vizcard]

Just trying to list possible causes for a small but significant % people who are not receiving RFEs.

i hear u. I'm just as baffled by the order in which people are getting RFEs. But the USCIS works in mysterious ways.

[suninphx]

Oct 2009 stared getting RFE now...
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/1427455929/pd-2009-rfe/page/last_page

[helpful_leo]

i hear u. I'm just as baffled by the order in which people are getting RFEs. But the USCIS works in mysterious ways.

Seems it was random. Just got texts regarding the RFE.

Are people here waiting to get the RFE before renewing the I-693, or getting it ready ahead of time so as to send it ASAP?

[geevikram]

Seems it was random. Just got texts regarding the RFE.

Are people here waiting to get the RFE before renewing the I-693, or getting it ready ahead of time so as to send it ASAP?

helpful_leo, I just got mine ahead of time. My pd is 7/3/2008 and no RFE yet. My case is at NSC. I see RFE's for folks that are non-NSC. I don't know how this random process of approval works. Going to call up USCIS on Monday to check whether I need to send my I693 or not. I've a lot of things contingent upon getting GC this year including a career change..hope uscis does not screw up this year too.

[vizcard]

helpful_leo, I just got mine ahead of time. My pd is 7/3/2008 and no RFE yet. My case is at NSC. I see RFE's for folks that are non-NSC. I don't know how this random process of approval works. Going to call up USCIS on Monday to check whether I need to send my I693 or not. I've a lot of things contingent upon getting GC this year including a career change..hope uscis does not screw up this year too.


vikram
don't send anything unless asked for. i would ask USCIS whether everyone is getting a I693 RFE and if yes, tell them u haven't gotten yours and you will be current in July. Also, make sure they have the right address for you.

PS: Let the board know if USCIS says everyone IS getting a RFE for I693

[geevikram]

vikram
don't send anything unless asked for. i would ask USCIS whether everyone is getting a I693 RFE and if yes, tell them u haven't gotten yours and you will be current in July. Also, make sure they have the right address for you.

PS: Let the board know if USCIS says everyone IS getting a RFE for I693

Yes viz, I'm not sending mine. I just have mine handy. Plan to call them first thing Monday morning. Also from what i've read everywhere NSC folks seem to be affected most, in the sense, we have not got our RFE's.

[enigma]

I received RFE notification email and text on Thursday, July 12th. My PD is April 2009. Will post details of the RFE once I receive physical copy in the mail.

[iamsam]

Hi All
My PD is Jan 5, 2009. EB2I, TSC. No RFE yet. I had filed my I-485 concurrently with I-140 (successor in Interest) in Mar 2012. My I-485 receipt notice listed receipt date as my PD. My lawyer was OK with that since my I-140 approval notice later had correct PD listed.
So i am wondering if one of the reason that my case is not looked at yet (or no RFE issued yet) is this incorrect PD on my Receipt notice. Basically they could be issuing RFE to "simple and straightforward" hassle free cases and people like me who need slightly extra scrutiny (such as I-140 "Successor in Interest" porting PD from original I-140) would be last in the queue and may miss the boat.
Any comments?

Thanks

[helpful_leo]

Quite amazing to see a confirmed pattern of RFEs all the way up to October.

Now I have started worrying though. PD 10/2008 and no RFE yet. No change in online status, no email/text. I think I am gonna talk to an L2 again tomorrow.

One thing though: they might be going by the RD. I submitted late in March 2012. There might be still time. I can turn around an RFE response in 2 days myself.

Another surprising thing is several people current next month (original filers, not porters too) have not received RFEs. I wonder how their cases will be handled.

Good luck all.

I was in a similar situation till Saturday - when I got the mails/ texts reg. RFE (PD mid Dec 2008, RD Jan 1st week 2012, TSC) and was relieved. You make a good point about RD.

I was also quite annoyed by the randomness of the RFEs - mid 2009s getting it but not 2008ers.

My sense is, you will get it most likely within next 2 weeks, and definitely before the month you are current.

Now I worry about if the RFEs are about something besides I-693 / EVL : )

[helpful_leo]

helpful_leo, I just got mine ahead of time. My pd is 7/3/2008 and no RFE yet. My case is at NSC. I see RFE's for folks that are non-NSC. I don't know how this random process of approval works. Going to call up USCIS on Monday to check whether I need to send my I693 or not. I've a lot of things contingent upon getting GC this year including a career change..hope uscis does not screw up this year too.

I think you will get it very soon, likely this week itself.

So you got the I-693 ready before getting the RFE itself?
Did the surgeon not have issues with that? Somebody here mentioned that some surgeons ask to see the RFE?

[gcpursuit]

I saw that people have received RFEs till October 2009 but almost all of the RFEs for PDs beyond May 2009 ( except for a couple of them ) are from NSC.I found it odd. Does that mean anything or will TSC catch up?

[geevikram]

I think you will get it very soon, likely this week itself.

So you got the I-693 ready before getting the RFE itself?
Did the surgeon not have issues with that? Somebody here mentioned that some surgeons ask to see the RFE?

Surgeon had no issues. All he needed was $248 :( . Will be picking up my packet today, hopefully. Sports makes a valid point. They might be sending out RFE by RD's. I sent it late Apr'12, so I may not receive it soon.

[vkrishna]

All, a question --> My PD is Feb 2009 and the case updated on June 6th to RFE. My lawyer still has not received the actual RFE. Generally how long does it take after USCIS posts the RFE

[GCHopes]

Not sure if RFE by receive dates add up? My receive date was in January while most of the late 2009's applications become current in March!! I really hope we are missing something here because if everyone needs a RFE prior to getting greened, and the fact that i've not got one yet does not add up at all!! This is soo frustrating for all the folks who will be current in July and don't yet have a RFE while everyone else up until Oct 2009 seem to be getting one!!!!!!!!!

[geevikram]

Surgeon had no issues. All he needed was $248 :( . Will be picking up my packet today, hopefully. Sports makes a valid point. They might be sending out RFE by RD's. I sent it late Apr'12, so I may not receive it soon.

Guys, As I was picking up my packet from doc's office, I got the RFE SMS. Kinda strange, it typically happens the other way around :)

[helpful_leo]

Guys, As I was picking up my packet from doc's office, I got the RFE SMS. Kinda strange, it typically happens the other way around :)

Well, this is what I said just some hours ago : )


I think you will get it very soon, likely this week itself.

[geevikram]

Well, this is what I said just some hours ago : )

That's what I was thinking too..

[sp2008]

helpful_leo, I just got mine ahead of time. My pd is 7/3/2008 and no RFE yet. My case is at NSC. I see RFE's for folks that are non-NSC. I don't know how this random process of approval works. Going to call up USCIS on Monday to check whether I need to send my I693 or not. I've a lot of things contingent upon getting GC this year including a career change..hope uscis does not screw up this year too.


Vikram,
so much of coincidence.
my PD is 07/03/2008 as well. i did not get RFE yet. Baffled by this.
just getting the Medicals done in case.
Hope they do the right thing is correct order.

[qbloguser]

Received email/SMS for address change update on my case. It was in acceptance state before and now it is initial review. Now, let's wait for rfe!!! PD 10-Apr-2009 TSC


I agree. Pre-Adj means nothing. I am still expecting an RFE, at least for I693!

[iwait3]

PD: 3/23/2009, NSC (Actual PD : 2/23/2009 mistake made by USCIS on I-140) Received RFE email on 6/16/2014.

[geevikram]

Vikram,
so much of coincidence.
my PD is 07/03/2008 as well. i did not get RFE yet. Baffled by this.
just getting the Medicals done in case.
Hope they do the right thing is correct order.

Just call their automated telephone number and listen to the latest update on your case. That's what I did. I did not speak to any CSR. 4 hrs after that I got an SMS. Could be a coincidence, but doesn't hurt to try, right? It is almost assured that you will get an RFE, so getting medicals ready ahead of time is a good idea.

[gc2008]

Just finished conversation with L2 officer. He said that my case was pre adjudicated back in march 2012 and at this moment they do not need anything from me. This means they have not touched my case after March 2012 :(. God only knows when will I get RFE ... waiting continues ...

[shekhar_kuruk]

Just got a RFE email for additional evidence.

[imdeng]

Received SMS 4:13 CST today. The case status for both the 485 applications (principal and dependent) has changed to RFE. EB2I NSC Aug-7, 2009. Now the wait for what's in the RFE.
Update: Interestingly, no email. Just two texts.

[vedu]

Imdeng,

Good news! Now let's hope that dates move past your PD and you get greened this season!
Received SMS 4:13 CST today. The case status for both the 485 applications (principal and dependent) has changed to RFE. EB2I NSC Aug-7, 2009. Now the wait for what's in the RFE.
Update: Interestingly, no email. Just two texts.

[helpful_leo]

Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[imdeng]

Thank you for your wishes Vedu. Much appreciated.

Update on RFE - did get emails late last night.

Imdeng,

Good news! Now let's hope that dates move past your PD and you get greened this season!

[imdeng]

1. If you filed G-28 form along with your 485, then your lawyer will get a copy of any communication with you. You can, however, decide to file the response yourself - if you are okay with it.
2. Yup - some delivery time discrepancy is fine. Couple days this way or another. If its more than 2 days then see if your lawyer got a copy and if not then get on phone to USCIS.


Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[helpful_leo]

1. If you filed G-28 form along with your 485, then your lawyer will get a copy of any communication with you. You can, however, decide to file the response yourself - if you are okay with it.
2. Yup - some delivery time discrepancy is fine. Couple days this way or another. If its more than 2 days then see if your lawyer got a copy and if not then get on phone to USCIS.

Thanks imdeng.

I googled what a G28 is. The lawyers sent our paperwork but I don't recall filing that form. I will check with them also.

Is there anything in the RFEs themselves to indicate we may have filed the G28 - in case both my lawyer and I mis-remember?

[la_2002_ch]

Your second point seems to be a common occurrence this time around. We received the RFE Email about 2 weeks back and the lawyer received the RGE details for my wife on last Friday, but no sign of my RFE details as yet. Also I have not received anything at all. Not sure if they sent those out to just the attorney or I just haven't received them as yet.


Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[qesehmk]

Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.


Thanks imdeng.

I googled what a G28 is. The lawyers sent our paperwork but I don't recall filing that form. I will check with them also.

Is there anything in the RFEs themselves to indicate we may have filed the G28 - in case both my lawyer and I mis-remember?

[geevikram]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..

[helpful_leo]

Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.

Thanks Q.
The lawyer is free, so that isn't an issue - but this concept is good to know.

[helpful_leo]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..

I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!

[geevikram]

I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

[shekhar_kuruk]

Q,
Thanks, that is good to know. If the layer asks for $300 for replying to a new Medical report RFE, I might go ahead and do it myself.
It is enclosing just the sealed report from the civil surgeon with a copy of RFE. Not received the RFE in the mail yet, but hopefully it is only new medicals.


Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.

[vizcard]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..


I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!


Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

Both my wife and I got letters. Ofcourse neither of us got a text message or email. So it was a complete surprise. The letter was dated May 21 and I got it around May 24th or 25th. I posted it on here the same day so if you go back to my earlier posts you will get the exact date. Also, I also got an acknowledgement of my response the day after it was filed.

As far as your personal situation. I think its possible very likely that your GC will be approved even if your wife's may not. I don't think the primary's GC is held up because of a dependent's application.

Kanmani, Q or Spec can comment more specifically on these rules.

[harapatta2012]

geevikram,

I received notification in email+text on June 4th saying RFE has been sent on June 4th. PD 15AUg2008 EB2I.NSC
I still have not received it in my mail as of June 18th.
But MY attorney received it on June 11th.

I was also very concerned. I called L2 officer and verified my address is correct since I moved but had filed AR-11 in NOv 2013. L2 said they have recieved new address.
I also contacted my current USPS office and asked what can be done to ensure I recieve mail I spoke to supervisor there who was helping people in line. But he did like me questioning such things and tols that they will deliver what they get and they dont keep anything at USPS incase it mislabelled or something. (I had previously bad experiece with USPS in 2012 when they lost my EAD card).
I also check with my old city USPS but of no use too.




My attorney sent my RFE response on June 16th. BUt I have not received any notification if they received it like what Viz said?


Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

[helpful_leo]

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

I got texts Saturday (yes) am. Got my physical RFE yesterday (Tuesday).

That was quick - but this was from TSC and we are in TX.

[qesehmk]

As far as your personal situation. I think its possible very likely that your GC will be approved even if your wife's may not. I don't think the primary's GC is held up because of a dependent's application.

Viz is right here. Primary can be approved and dependends may be delayed. But I think not the other way round. Although postal delays can have dependent GC arrive earlier than primary's GC.

[geevikram]

Viz is right here. Primary can be approved and dependends may be delayed. But I think not the other way round. Although postal delays can have dependent GC arrive earlier than primary's GC.

Thanks Q. Gives me hope.

[venkat]

Viz,

My case is similar to yours, no text/email but direct RFE in mail box. I sent all the docs to the Attorney already but for some reason they haven't filed the response yet.

Did you get email/text once the RFE response reached USCIS or you saw the online status changed to something like "RFE response received". Just want to know what form of acknowledgement you are talking about. Thanks!!!


Also, I also got an acknowledgement of my response the day after it was filed.

[GCHopes]

Crap, still no text, online update, or RFE in mail! Did call in, to see if we can get some update but officer wasn't very helpful. They opened up a service ticket for my wife (dependant's case) since it was not even in initial review. I really hope there are a few cases that go through without RFE!

We did go ahead and start doing our medicals in advance just so we are prepared for RFE as/if/when it does come! Very aggravated by the entire unknown! It does appear that they've gone through the list where documents were pending first - instead of the one's where documents had been reviewed already. Such a mess!

[vizcard]

Viz,

My case is similar to yours, no text/email but direct RFE in mail box. I sent all the docs to the Attorney already but for some reason they haven't filed the response yet.

Did you get email/text once the RFE response reached USCIS or you saw the online status changed to something like "RFE response received". Just want to know what form of acknowledgement you are talking about. Thanks!!!

Got a text and email with status change. See below. I was told by USCIS that occasionally they have system glitches with the email/text service which is why I didn't get a notification when RFE was issued.

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On June 12, 2014, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


Once a timely response to the request for evidence is received by USCIS, we review the evidence or information you submitted. If you submitted the requested evidence, we continue with the adjudication of your application or petition in light of the new evidence.

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