Application Status

[montyp80]

I received RFE for my medicals yesterday in mail from my local FO. It doesn't say to file ASAP to be considerd for fiscal year 2021. Did your notice come from Service Center or local FO?

Mine came from Reno, NV FO. Technically my FO is Detroit, MI but it was transferred to Reno, NV for load balancing...whatever that means.

[monsieur]

With 4 yr expiration, there is no excuse to sit on medical RFE. Ideally by now, you have Doc identified and should be aware of overall process i.e have immunization records, be prepared for lab work, covid vaccination compelted. Moment you see med RFE, first call should be to Doc to setup appointment or Lab work permission unless you are dealing with personal stuff where GC is not top priority

[gten20]

Gten20, What are you waiting for? Get medical done. If it is from a small field office, it is even better. Send it ASAP so that you can target approval before the end of the month.

Not sure why it matters what the standard language on the RFE is. Your date is current, it's implicitly understood that if you send the response in asap you'll likely make it in FY'21. Beneficial for you but more so for the folks waiting behind you that are hoping that USCIS can green as many as possible this month.

I think my post was misunderstood. I am not waiting for anything. I already completed my medicals appointment with the doctor even before I had RFE in hand. The doctor said I will get sealed I-693 next week. I was merely pointing the fact that my RFE didn't have that particular language. I am doing my best to send RFE response ASAP.

[gten20]

Mine came from Reno, NV FO. Technically my FO is Detroit, MI but it was transferred to Reno, NV for load balancing...whatever that means.

Mysterious ways of USCIS!

[gten20]

With 4 yr expiration, there is no excuse to sit on medical RFE. Ideally by now, you have Doc identified and should be aware of overall process i.e have immunization records, be prepared for lab work, covid vaccination compelted. Moment you see med RFE, first call should be to Doc to setup appointment or Lab work permission unless you are dealing with personal stuff where GC is not top priority

Just want to point out that 4 year expiration only applies to applications that will be adjudicated by Sep 31, 2021.

[inspired_p]

Just want to point out that 4 year expiration only applies to applications that will be adjudicated by Sep 31, 2021.

That?s defeats the purpose of extending the validity. Are you sure that?s the case ? I believe they have extended that validity so that they don?t have to waste time adjudicating next year?s case load as all applicants will file medicals

[gten20]

That?s defeats the purpose of extending the validity. Are you sure that?s the case ? I believe they have extended that validity so that they don?t have to waste time adjudicating next year?s case load as all applicants will file medicals

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...dityPeriod.pdf

[inspired_p]

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...dityPeriod.pdf

Thank you , such a waste of an opportunity.this is do nothing for the application throughput for next year and this year most have already filed 485 with or without medicals

[gten20]

Thank you , such a waste of an opportunity.this is do nothing for the application throughput for next year and this year most have already filed 485 with or without medicals

It helps people who filed before Oct. 1, 2020 and have filed medical RFE after Sep. 30, 2017.

[montyp80]

Mysterious ways of USCIS!

Today I received text from USCIS that if I have received a RFE then I should send the response immediately via overnight courier.

Anywho, my RRFE was delivered to USCIS today! Let the game begin....

[inspired_p]

It helps people who filed before Oct. 1, 2020 and have filed medical RFE after Sep. 30, 2017.

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Understood. There should be no 2012 filers still waiting anymore, it's sheer torture SMH

[ak7419]

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Understood. There should be no 2012 filers still waiting anymore, it's sheer torture SMH

unfortunately, there are still handful of 2012 filers who are still waiting for RFE/adjudication.

[bangaloreboy]

A minor update: I finally received I-485J Fee Waived Receipt Notice yesterday...

[aGCHopefull]

A minor update: I finally received I-485J Fee Waived Receipt Notice yesterday...

Congratulations, receiving J/RFE has become like receiving GC . Could you please share few digits (X) of your receipt #? 2190XXX****?

[mmax123]

Hello folks,

A quick update on my status, in case it helps anyone. Referencing my original message above.

My PERM approval came in on 8/9. My PD is March 2013 and I have been current in EB3 since August. Had a consultation with the attorney on 8/10. He recommended concurrent filing EB3 I140 PP + I485. I understand that it may not be optimal based on the forum guidance here (which was get EB3 I140 approved in PP first, then apply for I485 -- which will make I485 to go to NBC). The attorney mentioned that it would be the safest option to file concurrently. He gave me a choice. I decided to go ahead with his recommendation of concurrent filing.

Then ensued a mad rush to get all paperwork done. Attorney filed EB3 I140+I485+EAD+AP+Medicals on 8/18. I was pleasantly surprised that the law firm acted so fast. In my previous job, we had FMan as the legal firm, which would have easily taken a month or two for this paperwork.

I140 went to NSC. Received date 8/20. Approved on 9/1.

Got I797C for I485 from NSC for both my spouse & I. Received date is 8/20. Notice date is 8/24.

Now we wait for biometrics.

Another quick update. I was very much surprised today to see biometric letters in mailbox for both my spouse & I. We submitted applications only 3 weeks ago. I hope this means USCIS is picking up pace and application processing will get expedited for all of us. Details in signature.

Quick question: Does anyone know if we can walk in for biometrics before the appointment date? In the past, my attorneys had recommended my wife to walk in for H4EAD biometrics sooner than the appointment date. But the letters we got today state "Only military members may appear without an appointment". I will check with the attorney on Monday anyways, but curious if anyone on the forum knows about this.

EDIT: This post has been moved from I485 Information, details and scenario playout since I think that was more appropriate.

[bangaloreboy]

Congratulations, receiving J/RFE has become like receiving GC . Could you please share few digits (X) of your receipt #? 2190XXX****?

Sure, its MSC21906XXXXX.
I checked with Emma and was informed that my application is still with NBC. Considering that recent pattern involves transfer to FO, RFE, response and interview in some cases, it appears the destination is not near yet.
Good luck to you!

[gten20]

A minor update: I finally received I-485J Fee Waived Receipt Notice yesterday...

I received medical RFE in 2.5 weeks after I-485J waived Receipt notice. The general trend I heard was that you will get RFE in 4-5 weeks after I-485J. I got mine in 2.5 weeks. I hope you get it sooner, now that USCIS is trying to utilize as much quota as possible.

[aGCHopefull]

Sure, its MSC21906XXXXX.
I checked with Emma and was informed that my application is still with NBC. Considering that recent pattern involves transfer to FO, RFE, response and interview in some cases, it appears the destination is not near yet.
Good luck to you!

Thanks.

Usual trend is: after 485j receipt, file is transferred to a FO, that's where medical RFE (if needed) is generated. As @GTen20 has mentioned, trend has been 3-4 weeks from J receipt. So be on lookout for that. At least you can get your medical test done now.

[aGCHopefull]

I received medical RFE in 2.5 weeks after I-485J waived Receipt notice. The general trend I heard was that you will get RFE in 4-5 weeks after I-485J. I got mine in 2.5 weeks. I hope you get it sooner, now that USCIS is trying to utilize as much quota as possible.

Hopefully, you get approval in next few days. Good luck!!
Which FO you got RFE from?

[monsieur]

Quick question: Does anyone know if we can walk in for biometrics before the appointment date? In the past, my attorneys had recommended my wife to walk in for H4EAD biometrics sooner than the appointment date. But the letters we got today state "Only military members may appear without an appointment". I will check with the attorney on Monday anyways, but curious if anyone on the forum knows about this.

Coz of covid, no more walk-ins. At time of entry a personnel will check your appointment letter and then will let you in.

[mmax123]

Coz of covid, no more walk-ins. At time of entry a personnel will check your appointment letter and then will let you in.

Noted. Thanks again monsieur!

[gten20]

Hopefully, you get approval in next few days. Good luck!!
Which FO you got RFE from?

I got RFE from my Local FO. Thanks, I too hope that USCIS processes it quickly. My law firm wasted 3 days by asking me to mail the sealed I-693 to their office instead of responding to the RFE myself. They were adamant about it. I guess they wanted to milk my company one more time on my application. It was so frustrating. I so badly wanted to write them a email, that I will send you a $1000 check, just let me file it myself.

They mailed the RFE respone on Friday and told me that USCIS received it today. Fingers Crossed!

Did you get I-485J receipt/RFE yet?

[aGCHopefull]

I got RFE from my Local FO. Thanks, I too hope that USCIS processes it quickly. My law firm wasted 3 days by asking me to mail the sealed I-693 to their office instead of responding to the RFE myself. They were adamant about it. I guess they wanted to milk my company one more time on my application. It was so frustrating. I so badly wanted to write them a email, that I will send you a $1000 check, just let me file it myself.

They mailed the RFE respone on Friday and told me that USCIS received it today. Fingers Crossed!

Did you get I-485J receipt/RFE yet?

Yes, the attorneys won't leave any chance to delay it / milk more. Anyways, good it has been received by USCIS.

I am still waiting for both J receipt and RFE, not sure what's wrong.

[gten20]

Yes, the attorneys won't leave any chance to delay it / milk more. Anyways, good it has been received by USCIS.

I am still waiting for both J receipt and RFE, not sure what's wrong.

It's painful. Hang in there! It will happen soon. A couple of my friends who filed I-485 around 25-30 Oct, 2020 had received I-485 Fee waiver notice in April-May 2021. Since June I have been losing my mind for no progress. I was chatting with Emma Live Agents at least 2 times a week to check status of EAD/AP, I-485 and I-485J. Around early August I just gave up and decided that it will happen when it has to happen. Then all of a sudden I got I-485J fee waiver notice on Aug. 11. Then on Saturday, Aug 28 I got SMS alert for the RFE. Hoping things move quickly now, but you never know with USCIS. But I think EB2/EB3 applications with 2010 dates that were filed Oct/Nov 2020 should get GC's by Dec. 2021, especially because the dates are probably not going to move until Jan 2022 Visa Bulletin.

[inspired_p]

unfortunately, there are still handful of 2012 filers who are still waiting for RFE/adjudication.

I hope your case gets some traction soon ! Your case is a personification of the torture I was mentioning.