Let the RFE come first and see what the wording there is.
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Originally Posted by sportsfan33
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Let the RFE come first and see what the wording there is.
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Originally Posted by sportsfan33
Rule of thumb - don't send anything they don't ask for.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfan33
Also,if you are interested I had posted my EVL as a template for others to use (here). Ofcourse mine is not AC21 so it might not be applicable but if you want to see the language in general feel free.
Called USCIS this morning since tomorrow marks the 60 day period. Was asked to call back on Monday if nothing changes over the weekend (yeah right!). Having exhausted all options (Senator, call them) I am at a point where I really don't give a fark whether I get the GC or not....they can shove it up in a place where sun don't shine!
Take it easy Ramaka. You will get it. There is 7 weeks left yet for this year to end. That's thousands of spillover visas.
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Originally Posted by ramaka02
Its not the wait but the helplessness and the total no logic non transparency about this process is what is very frustrating! Thanks Q!
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Originally Posted by qesehmk
TRUE Ramaka.Quote:
Originally Posted by ramaka02
Sportsfan, for a second I thought you got your GC :(, but it was the RFE, which Im sure in your case is as joyous.
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Originally Posted by sportsfan33
Today is Day 60 post-RFERR. is there a follow up sequence? what is it? Is it another reason to kick the can down the road i.e. you submitted a service request..we'll get back to you in 60 days!
I know my options are-
1. Service Request
2. Infopass
3. Congressman or Senator (or both?)
I did not do SR and InfoPass, as I thought they were waste of time. I started Senator and Congressmen inquiry both on same day. It is very difficult to say whether it helped or not, but I contacted them on Monday and got CPO on Friday. After getting CPO, I did not get any communication back from either Senator or Congressman's office. Good luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
With my limited understanding of the process, I would do #s 2 and 3. My sense is the Senator or Congressman inquiry provides the best bang for the buck, among the limited options we have. Doing both Sen & Congressman seems overkill, and potentially counterproductive as it could annoy them.Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
In fact I personally have started 3 and scheduled 2, even though I am just RFER 30+. I started earlier as I may not remain current much longer once I am RFER 60+.
I think the way you are doing it (i.e. RFER 60+) has better chances of a meaningful response, as it removes the possibility that USCIS will reply to the Senator staffer that you have to wait for 60 days after RFE.
#1 may just be an excuse for USCIS to kick the can down the road, and on trackitt I have not read of anyone being helped by it.
Seems both SR and InfoPass may be a waste of time.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfan33
Have you seen or heard of anyone helped by SR? I only see boilerplate responses to check back after 30 or 60 days.
InfoPass, even if useless, does not seem to give one a further receding 'wait for 60 days' horizon, or am I wrong?
pd2008aug25,Quote:
Originally Posted by PD2008AUG25
could you tell us what was the message you gave to the senator/Congressman?
Did you say that the RFE processing period (60 days) had passed ? I think, if I remember right, in your caes, it had not exceeded isnt it? So, what was the reason you gave for wantign the senator to inquire?
also, did you send any copies of docs to the senator?
In my case , the lawyer sent the rFE response on Jun 24. Status online became initial review , on June 24. He then sent a supplementary letter giving an updated EVL ( start date was missing in orignal EVL) on july 16. status online is now RFE response review, with an update sayign that the RFE response was received on July 17, status is RFERR.
So, I'm wondering what details to include in the letter to senator and what copies of documents.
Thank you!
I am a July '09 PD TSC yet to receive an RFE.
Assuming, the dates go past July in this bulletin, I would like to open up an SR or Congressional Inquiry or InfoPass. From the feedback on the forum, it looks like InfoPass is not recommended. What's the best option and how do we go about it?
Is this where we file the SR --- https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/
Should I select (case out of normal processing times)
Please suggest
Thanks,
M
I did not mention RFE to Congressman/Senator's staff. I simply said my application is pending for more than 2 years while normal processing times are 4-6 months. I did not any send any documents except for letter explaining case and how it is harming me and privacy form. I personally met the staff member at local office and explained how USCIS only likes to give template answers and requested something specific to my case.Quote:
Originally Posted by aug152008
Like I said in original post, there is no way to know if this or any of other mechanisms help at all. Also my approval was on 1st August, the day from which TSC started approving more cases.
I agree SR is easy to create. I was scared to create one because of some rumors on other site saying it may actually delay the case and I didn't notice many talking about potential upside.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfan33
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Originally Posted by PD2008AUG25
This is very helpful , thank you! Because , I didnt want to give more info and confuse the staff . What you did sounds like something they would understand..
yeah , dont know if it might have had anything to do with your case, but we're all clutching at straws, isnt it !
this difference between NSC/TSC, how they dont seem to have any rationale in approving cases , all are so FRUSTRATING !
Sorry everyone, just venting !
You don't need to say sorry. If your date is Aug152008 EB2I then indeed this is extremely frustrating.Quote:
Originally Posted by aug152008
Generally speaking if people prior to Nov 2008 in EB2I are not yet approved then they should make noise and be heard. If there are issues with your case then USCIS needs to tell you what the problem is.
yes, my priority date is aug 15, 2008 . What are our recourses , other than to mail Senator/congressman?Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
I never had to do any of those but if I were forced to ... I would do them in this order. Last one is adviseable only if your case has known issues or is inordinately delayed.Quote:
Originally Posted by aug152008
1. Call USCIS - Escalate if necessary.
2. Ask Congressman's help
3. Take Infopass and go and see USCIS folks
My PD is June 2008 and I still haven't received any RFE. I already got SR reply 20 days back mentioning my case has been requested for review. Sent letter and other documents to Representative last Friday. Since my wife received her RFE in June, I am quite sure my case is pending security checks (even though it was filed in Feb 2012). Does anyone has any suggestions on how to get out of security check cycle? Can I ask USCIS to give me another biometrics appointment if older one is stuck?Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
That sounds messed up. Another biometric appointment is not going to help. You need to ask USCIS what is holding it up. If they can't give you a straight answer then take an infopass. Going to congressman will not hurt but i doubt that will help.Quote:
Originally Posted by krookbond
If file is stuck at FBi for clearance, won't a new case id (with new biometrics) will help? USCIS can get results back sooner. Problem with USCIS is they don't tell you what is wrong. As I mentioned, reply to SR was your file is requested for review. Now if my wife got the RFE back in June, there is no way my file was not reviewed at the same time. I am primary applicant.
If something is stuck in FBI check - I would be extremely surprised if a new biometrics will clear it. Perhaps if there are others who have gone through something like this can comment. But my sense is - infopass is in order here.Quote:
Originally Posted by krookbond
sportsfan,
Glad to hear things are moving quickly.
I have every confidence you should be approved before the window closes.
Sportsfan33 was in the same boat some time ago. You may want to send him a PM and get some info about what steps he took ..Quote:
Originally Posted by daggubati
Medical RFE is pretty much mandatory if your case is to be considered ... since you are July 09 .. you fall within the range of pds getting the RFEs .. although we don't know if the 2009ers will be current in Sept .. and even if they are, how far into 2009 will the dates go ..
Thanks you. I sent the PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by pdfeb09
M
Just had our InfoPass. (PD Dec 2008, RD Jan 2012, RFER July 7, 2014)
The officer told us our case was assigned to an officer on July 30 (?in anticipation of being current on Aug 1).
When I asked if our background checks were complete, she said yes, but FP is valid for only 15 months and may have to be repeated before approval. Then she said something that I didn't catch completely, something to the effect of "..or they may download it from...". Not sure what that means, if repeat FP are required before approval, although I haven't heard from other Jan 12 RDs who have been approved that they were asked to repeat fingerprinting.
She also mentioned that she didn't 'see any pre-processing steps on our case yet' which really doesn't surprise me as we are Dec 08 PD. I guess if they started any processing on our case - pre or otherwise - we'd be approved within a couple of days.
I got current in September Bulletin. USCIS had received my RFE response on 07/14/2014, but the status did not change to RFERR (that other users refer to). How do I know if USCIS has received and processed my RFE? My 60 days from RFE response ends on 09/14/2014 and I could probably go senator/rep route after that. Would infopass work to get the status of RFE?
I had changed my address on 07/25 and that got updated. I tried to get to L2 to make sure they have the correct address and also ask if they had received my RFE, but the L1 refused to transfer me. Is there any other method to try to get to L2?
RFE email received - 06/10/2014 (Online Status: RFE)
RFE response received by USCIS - 07/14/2014 (Online Status: RFE)
Address change - 07/05/2014 (Online Status: Initial Review-Address Change)
Hi Quesehmk/Soectator/other Gurus,
I need advice with I 693.
I already replied RFE with incorrect format of I 693. Unfortunately, my doctor filed wrong I 693 form (pag# 5 vaccination Record), He used check box instead of putting date in MMR and Varicella row and “Completed series” column. Please refer to attached images to view old and new form. Both new and old forms are same except page 5 (even form number 01/15/13 Y)
Now, I got the updated and corrected form doctor, What should I do now?
Option 1: Don’t take any action, I might get another RFE or Officer might approve that.
Option 2: Reply RFE again but it might confuse officer.
History:
PD: Jan26 2009
485 Submitted: March 2012
RFE Replied (Medical and EVL) 27 July 2014.
USCIS Status changed to RFE response Review on 1 Aug 2014
Thanks in advance.
Vik123
Attachment 665Attachment 666
Hi All,
I have Feb09 PD @ TSC and we moved when I was submitting the RFE response. I filled in the new address in the RFE response and my status on USCIS website reads as below. My question is - do I still file AR11? since I am current in SEPT, i am hesitant to do any updates on my case and also the fact that the uscis case update mentions my address was already updated based on my RFER (July 22). Thanks for your help
"On July 22, 2014, your address was changed relating to the I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance. "
Viki123,
My option in your situation is to leave as it is and wait for the outcome. I don't think that is a big deal error.
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Originally Posted by hulimari
Do you have the above lines printed in the RFE document?(page 3)
If Yes, proceed with the filing of AR-11.
The AR-11 is independent of letting USCIS know of a change of address for your immigration applications.Quote:
Originally Posted by hulimari
The law requires you submit a new AR-11 within 10 days of when you change address until you become a citizen (you are considered an Alien until then).
http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
If you are worried about sending a second address change for your applications, you could just mail the completed AR-11 form.
Alternatively, the online version allows you send the the AR-11 electronically and optionally update the address for your applications as well (if you wish to).
Thanks for pointing it out Kanmani, I should have seen this myself in the rfe .
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Originally Posted by Kanmani
Thanks for the clarification Spec, I am planning to do it online.
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Originally Posted by Spectator
It seems an unusual situation. My non-expert opinion - #1 & 2/ check if the EVL RFE asks specifically for the letter to be on a letterhead (I do not recall now) - if yes, then a second 'explanation' letter from HR may be in order. If not, I would not send it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfan33
#3/ If this were my case, I'd do a bit of an overkill here and send the paystubs, W2, the whole shebang. You don't want them to be concerned in anyway that there are issues with the employment here. As it is, many people send those anyway. In your case, it could be potentially helpful.
Sportsfan,
Option (b) is a bad idea.
Do they have any rubber stamp of any kind or what, else just simple printout on a plain paper?
In that case, if you have no choice other than sending what is given as EVL to you, ask them to note down the company's labor department registration ID/other registration numbers related to govt departments on the EVL.
Option (c) doesn't hurt your AoS. Go with it.
Does your company have a logo?Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfan33
you can paste it on top portion of the letter, worst case you are still fine with having a heading of company name and also along with title of the person who is going to sign
It needs to be original letter, not necessarily letter head. you can't send copy that's all
Q and others, I'm new to this thread. But have been in trackitt for a while.
PD: Nov 2008;
RD: Mar 2012 (thanks to employer/lawyer delay tactics)
FP: April 30 2012
RFE: June 23, 2014
RFE Reply Received by TSC: 14-Jul-2014
Status: RFE (stays RFE even 4 weeks after response)
Officer ID on RFE: XM0136
I was patiently waiting since my PD is late 2008 and seeing earlier PDs still not getting any response.
But, this month, I see a lot of late 2008 and even Jan 2009 PDs being approved by NSC.
So I called USCIS Customer Service to check why my status has not changed to RFE Response Review.
But the representative couldn't give an answer to whether the response has been tied to my file.
But he voluntarily created an SR (on August 4). No update so far. I was not calling to create the SR as that will give them additional time to
delay the action and just send a standard response.
Looking at the trackitt forums and spreadsheet, this officer seems one of the slowest. Hardly any approval from him.
Is it the same officer who does the adjudication? Should I go ahead with Congressman inquiry to trigger some activity?
Sportsfan,
My honest answer is, I do not know if the Federal employer registration number (FEIN) on the W-2 is same as the Labor department registration number.
Why suggested this because, my husband's office had a visit from USCIS during recession, they took the Labor dept ID from the HR and rest of the info from the H-1 employees. I thought the labor ID is important to USCIS guys and might help you in that case if you think your EVL is standing alone from the rest of the EVLs'.
I haven't come across this kind of situation, so I have no better suggestion.