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?