The FY2014 RFE Thread

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Originally Posted by harapatta2012

I realized just now that I did not write A# (A number) in the medical form of RFE reply. I had seen from I filled last time (in 2012) and there I also left that box empty. But in 2012,I had filled Social security number which is not a filed to fill in recent form.

I am concerned that I might have made a mistake by not writing the A#? I still do not know what that number should be anyways
What can be effect of this now? can they send another RFE?

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If you used the cover page they sent with the RFE letter, you will be fine. The A# is written on most receipt notices, approval notices and even on the RFE letter.

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Originally Posted by RMS_V13

My status changed today from RFE response review to Initial Review. I thought the next status is decision?

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I guess I was wrong. It means that someone is looking at your file. Any time a status changes, someone has updated your file which is a good thing. Don't put too much stock in to the specifics of these statuses. They tend to be all over the place. It could move directly in to "decision" or "post-decision action" next. I can't for the life of it figure out why they don't have a more intuitive system. Even Dominos has a better tracking system for pizza orders.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

The Fragomen bulletin said early summer. While "early summer" is open to interpretation, I don't think Oct 2009 will get current. The Oct RFEs probably indicate that Oct 2009 will be current this time next year.

My opinion is if you have a PD of mid to late 2009, you should delay doing your medical tests till early Aug. That way it will surely be valid next year. Otherwise you run the risk of having to do it all over again.

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Viz,

I have PD of Jan 2009. Do you think I should go ahead and do the medical tests ?

Vizcard, The Status Initial Review says that my address was changed on 6/20. I have not changed my address. I changed once in Nov 2012 and already filed a change then and even got my EAD renewed in 2013 Feb. Why would the status change to Initial review-Address change now?

If my lawyer is filing a G 28, I have to sign- correct?

Reason I ask is, the law firm has not changed, but may be its a different attorney within the firm that submitted my form? Could this have led to a status change?

If I did not sign a G 28, is it safe to assume that my lawyer has not changed

Just wanted to add to an already overwhelming evidence of 2009 RFE s... I just got an email from USCIS that an RFE has been issued for my case (wife's too ).

PD: Feb 2009, service center is Texas. RFE Issued date 06/20/2014

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Originally Posted by pdfeb09

Just wanted to add to an already overwhelming evidence of 2009 RFE s... I just got an email from USCIS that an RFE has been issued for my case (wife's too ).

PD: Feb 2009, service center is Texas. RFE Issued date 06/20/2014

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Same here - Received RFE SMSs and Emails. No other details yet :(

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Originally Posted by RMS_V13

Vizcard, The Status Initial Review says that my address was changed on 6/20. I have not changed my address. I changed once in Nov 2012 and already filed a change then and even got my EAD renewed in 2013 Feb. Why would the status change to Initial review-Address change now?

If my lawyer is filing a G 28, I have to sign- correct?

Reason I ask is, the law firm has not changed, but may be its a different attorney within the firm that submitted my form? Could this have led to a status change?

If I did not sign a G 28, is it safe to assume that my lawyer has not changed

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Really have no idea on why the status is what it is. There probably won't have a new G28 as it the Firm that is representing you and not the specific lawyer.

For those interested, I have put the template of my EVL here -> http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...7028#post47028

This was submitted as part of my RFE response.

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Originally Posted by Jagan01

Viz,

I have PD of Jan 2009. Do you think I should go ahead and do the medical tests ?

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I'd say wait till July 1. That way if by some chance you don't get approved your medical won't expire.

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Originally Posted by harapatta2012

I received update (email + text) today June 20th, 7 AM, RFE under review. Ditto for my wife.
Earlier my lawyer has sent application Monday , June 16th.

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Hi,
My RFE response reached Mesquite , TX 75185 in the morning today (as per USPS tracking) . However , it has been in the 'Available for Pickup' status the whole day and there is no proof of delivery available yet. Is this normal ? When can I expect a status change confirming actual delivery ?

Just recd. RFE Email/SMS for both Primary and Dependent.
PD: May 2009
TSC
Now waiting for snail mail for details...

Sonu77, I neither changed address recently or submitted a G 28. My status changed to Initial Review after a day in RFE Response Review. I changed address in 2012 and reported it immediately, but I would imagine getting a new FP request with the most recent RFE for EVL and Medical, if one was needed for an address change in 2012 and I did not get one

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Originally Posted by SONU77

Viz,

Thanks for the quick response. I didn't change any address. Only thing that I can think of is that along with the RFE response; submitted a G-28 form; since the attorney filing the RFE response was different from the one who filed the I-485 application in January 2012.

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Hi Hopeful567

My attorney used USPS too. Here is the sequence as per USPS tracking.
It got delivered to PO Box on Wednesday around 10am, then the next status update (Thursday 6am) was someone picking it from PO Box.

But for me the most important one was the email that i received from USCIS (Thursday 7pm) that they received the RFE response.

Hope this helps!!!

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Originally Posted by Hopeful567

Hi,
My RFE response reached Mesquite , TX 75185 in the morning today (as per USPS tracking) . However , it has been in the 'Available for Pickup' status the whole day and there is no proof of delivery available yet. Is this normal ? When can I expect a status change confirming actual delivery ?

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Originally Posted by venkat

Hi Hopeful567

My attorney used USPS too. Here is the sequence as per USPS tracking.
It got delivered to PO Box on Wednesday around 10am, then the next status update (Thursday 6am) was someone picking it from PO Box.

But for me the most important one was the email that i received from USCIS (Thursday 7pm) that they received the RFE response.

Hope this helps!!!

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Thanks a lot for the feedback- my response got delivered on Friday-I am assuming these do not get picked up during the weekend -hopefully it will get picked up on Monday morning and acknowledged by USCIS soon thereafter.

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Originally Posted by venkat

Hi Hopeful567

My attorney used USPS too. Here is the sequence as per USPS tracking.
It got delivered to PO Box on Wednesday around 10am, then the next status update (Thursday 6am) was someone picking it from PO Box.

But for me the most important one was the email that i received from USCIS (Thursday 7pm) that they received the RFE response.

Hope this helps!!!

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Is it preferable to use USPS instead of the quicker Fedex/UPS for some reason?

In my case its pure Attorney's choice and I don't have any say. On a side note when i changed company last year the same attorney did the AC21 paperwork and he sent it via Fedex but this time he chose to do it through USPS.

My only guess is since the RFE response had to go to a PO Box address he preferred to send it via USPS this time but that is just my guess.

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Originally Posted by helpful_leo

Is it preferable to use USPS instead of the quicker Fedex/UPS for some reason?

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Originally Posted by venkat

In my case its pure Attorney's choice and I don't have any say. On a side note when i changed company last year the same attorney did the AC21 paperwork and he sent it via Fedex but this time he chose to do it through USPS.

My only guess is since the RFE response had to go to a PO Box address he preferred to send it via USPS this time but that is just my guess.

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As you filed AC21 before, have u just sent EVL this time or did you mention change of job again and content to justify ur new job is same or similar to that of PERM job?

Basically my attorney repeated the same thing (EVL letter, mentioned change of job along with responsibilities of new job) he did last year except that this is with the letter dated in June

This same or similar thing is absolutely nothing to worry about. I've never ever heard of someone being denied/rejected because of this. As long as one continues in same Industry it should be fine...

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Originally Posted by gc2008

As you filed AC21 before, have u just sent EVL this time or did you mention change of job again and content to justify ur new job is same or similar to that of PERM job?

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Hello everyone,
How long is it normally taking for folks to receive the RFE letter at the lawyers office from the date of SMS/email notification ? I got my RFE on the evening of 13th June but lawyer says they have not received any letter yet. My case is with NSC while my wife's is with TSC. The case status for both of us are showing up as RFE.
Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by h1_bee

Hello everyone,
How long is it normally taking for folks to receive the RFE letter at the lawyers office from the date of SMS/email notification ? I got my RFE on the evening of 13th June but lawyer says they have not received any letter yet. My case is with NSC while my wife's is with TSC. The case status for both of us are showing up as RFE.
Thanks in advance.

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you should get it in the next couple of days. There were 2 weekends in between the 13th and now so perhaps that's what's delaying it. BTW you may get the paper RFE yourself. So check your mailbox too

Friends,
My PD is 5/2009 and i recd RFE on 6/21. Given that this PD will not be current until Sept., how soon should we be sending off RFE reply ?
Will it be prudent to send in reply ASAP ? or should we wait until August before sending in reply ?

My skin test came in positive and chest x-ray is normal, Civil surgeon marked this as Class B latent. Is this normal?

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Originally Posted by bieber

My skin test came in positive and chest x-ray is normal, Civil surgeon marked this as Class B latent. Is this normal?

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Yes. No concern at all.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

Yes. No concern at all.

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Thanks Vizcard :)

I received RFE only for medicals, may be because AC21 is already filed.

People who filed in Nebraska are getting RFE only for medicals while TEXAS requesting EVL, Medical and continuous status RFEs.
Have you filed at Nebraska?
When did you file ur AC21?

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Originally Posted by gc2008

People who filed in Nebraska are getting RFE only for medicals while TEXAS requesting EVL, Medical and continuous status RFEs.
Have you filed at Nebraska?
When did you file ur AC21?

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Yes, mine is NSC. Filed AC21 last august.

I know people who didn't file AC21 received EVL RFEs from NSC. and also for who never changed employer.

Hi Guys,

I am suspecting the RFE to be for medicals (Since I received the RFE's for myself and dependants). I am not planning to wait for the actual RFE mail since the wait at local concentra medical centers (apart from this week) are 3 weeks.
I am travelling overseas in 3 weeks :(

Worstcase, I will be losing $600.00.
My question is : Do you see a problem in having the medicals done before receiving the actual mail ? This is my only concern. Your response will be help clarify my thought.

Good to see that October RFE's haven't stopped

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Originally Posted by Pundit Arjun

Hi Guys,

I am suspecting the RFE to be for medicals (Since I received the RFE's for myself and dependants). I am not planning to wait for the actual RFE mail since the wait at local concentra medical centers (apart from this week) are 3 weeks.
I am travelling overseas in 3 weeks :(

Worstcase, I will be losing $600.00.
My question is : Do you see a problem in having the medicals done before receiving the actual mail ? This is my only concern. Your response will be help clarify my thought.

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There is no problem in doing medicals before receiving the RFE in mail. I have done this. RFE copy should not go inside I693 sealed envelop.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

I'd say wait till July 1. That way if by some chance you don't get approved your medical won't expire.

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Viz,

Thanks for the response. I am out of town until July 7th and can do it after that. I have made appointment for Jul 10th. How long does it take before we get the results. Just trying to know the number of days for the tests to complete and results to arrive.

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Originally Posted by Jagan01

Viz,

Thanks for the response. I am out of town until July 7th and can do it after that. I have made appointment for Jul 10th. How long does it take before we get the results. Just trying to know the number of days for the tests to complete and results to arrive.

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I got mine done in 2 days - that's the amount of time it takes for the TB test. Even if you test positive in the TB test, you should be able to get an Xray the same day (depending on where you live). So max it will take 3-4 days even if you can't get the xray the same.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

I got mine done in 2 days - that's the amount of time it takes for the TB test. Even if you test positive in the TB test, you should be able to get an Xray the same day (depending on where you live). So max it will take 3-4 days even if you can't get the xray the same.

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Thanks viz for the information.

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Originally Posted by Jagan01

Thanks viz for the information.

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Lawyer received RFE today for :
1) Date of hire
2) Current job title and job duties
3) Current salary
4) Medicals

Guys : I was wondering if any of the others have had status changes to "initial review" after you sent in the RFE response? Mine is still "Reviewing RFE response" for nearly a week.

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Originally Posted by RMS_V13

Sonu77, I neither changed address recently or submitted a G 28. My status changed to Initial Review after a day in RFE Response Review. I changed address in 2012 and reported it immediately, but I would imagine getting a new FP request with the most recent RFE for EVL and Medical, if one was needed for an address change in 2012 and I did not get one

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Originally Posted by bieber

There is no problem in doing medicals before receiving the RFE in mail. I have done this. RFE copy should not go inside I693 sealed envelop.

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Thanks Bieber. I wil have the medicals ready by the time I receive the snail mail.

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Originally Posted by RoosterC

Guys : I was wondering if any of the others have had status changes to "initial review" after you sent in the RFE response? Mine is still "Reviewing RFE response" for nearly a week.

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mines been at RFE Review for 10 days. no need to worry.

Is the syphilis blood test a new requirement?
I don't recall doing it in Dec 2011, when I did medical at a different Dr.

This time I was told at the scheduling call that I will have to come a 2nd day just for this result (I don't have to do the TB skin test as I am known positive and will do an XRay directly).

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Originally Posted by helpful_leo

Is the syphilis blood test a new requirement?
I don't recall doing it in Dec 2011, when I did medical at a different Dr.

This time I was told at the scheduling call that I will have to come a 2nd day just for this result (I don't have to do the TB skin test as I am known positive and will do an XRay directly).

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I don't think its new. You probably didn't realize it since you did have to go back a 2nd time in any case last time.

My attorney just let me know that she has received the RFEs and they are only looking for new medical tests. There is nothing about EVL there and nothing about BC (which I was dreading about BTW).

Folks - what is the board's opinion on delaying the medical a little so that they are valid for next year as well. With 08/07/09 as my PD - I am in the "not impossible but unlikely to be green this year" zone. Assuming it does not happen this year, I will likely be current in Aug 2015. So maybe I should get medicals done in Aug? OTOH - perhaps it makes sense to get the best RD for RFE response in case dates do cross August-09 and the random lottery for GC ensues for Aug-Sep-Oct folks?

Got an appointment for 2 weeks from now. Works for me - have 10 days of awesome vacation planned in NYC meanwhile :-)

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Originally Posted by imdeng

Folks - what is the board's opinion on delaying the medical a little so that they are valid for next year as well. With 08/07/09 as my PD - I am in the "not impossible but unlikely to be green this year" zone. Assuming it does not happen this year, I will likely be current in Aug 2015. So maybe I should get medicals done in Aug? OTOH - perhaps it makes sense to get the best RD for RFE response in case dates do cross August-09 and the random lottery for GC ensues for Aug-Sep-Oct folks?

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