The FY2014 RFE Thread

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by sportsfan33

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.

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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,

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Originally Posted by 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

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Whats your Service Center?

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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,

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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.

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?

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Originally Posted by vizcard

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.

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Originally Posted by 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?

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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

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Originally Posted by Hopeful567

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

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http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...es_Session.ppt

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!

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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!!!

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Originally Posted by 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!

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Originally Posted by 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!

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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.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

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.

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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!!

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Originally Posted by 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!

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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.

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?

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Originally Posted by 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!

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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?

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.

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Originally Posted by 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!

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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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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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-discussi...page/last_page

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... :)

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Originally Posted by 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... :)

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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.