The FY2014 RFE Thread

[iwait3]

PD: 3/23/2009, NSC (Actual PD : 2/23/2009 mistake made by USCIS on I-140) Received RFE email on 6/16/2014.

[geevikram]

Vikram,
so much of coincidence.
my PD is 07/03/2008 as well. i did not get RFE yet. Baffled by this.
just getting the Medicals done in case.
Hope they do the right thing is correct order.

Just call their automated telephone number and listen to the latest update on your case. That's what I did. I did not speak to any CSR. 4 hrs after that I got an SMS. Could be a coincidence, but doesn't hurt to try, right? It is almost assured that you will get an RFE, so getting medicals ready ahead of time is a good idea.

[gc2008]

Just finished conversation with L2 officer. He said that my case was pre adjudicated back in march 2012 and at this moment they do not need anything from me. This means they have not touched my case after March 2012 . God only knows when will I get RFE ... waiting continues ...

[shekhar_kuruk]

Just got a RFE email for additional evidence.

[imdeng]

Received SMS 4:13 CST today. The case status for both the 485 applications (principal and dependent) has changed to RFE. EB2I NSC Aug-7, 2009. Now the wait for what's in the RFE.
Update: Interestingly, no email. Just two texts.

[vedu]

Imdeng,

Good news! Now let's hope that dates move past your PD and you get greened this season!

Received SMS 4:13 CST today. The case status for both the 485 applications (principal and dependent) has changed to RFE. EB2I NSC Aug-7, 2009. Now the wait for what's in the RFE.
Update: Interestingly, no email. Just two texts.

[helpful_leo]

Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[imdeng]

Thank you for your wishes Vedu. Much appreciated.

Update on RFE - did get emails late last night.

Imdeng,

Good news! Now let's hope that dates move past your PD and you get greened this season!

[imdeng]

1. If you filed G-28 form along with your 485, then your lawyer will get a copy of any communication with you. You can, however, decide to file the response yourself - if you are okay with it.
2. Yup - some delivery time discrepancy is fine. Couple days this way or another. If its more than 2 days then see if your lawyer got a copy and if not then get on phone to USCIS.

Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[helpful_leo]

1. If you filed G-28 form along with your 485, then your lawyer will get a copy of any communication with you. You can, however, decide to file the response yourself - if you are okay with it.
2. Yup - some delivery time discrepancy is fine. Couple days this way or another. If its more than 2 days then see if your lawyer got a copy and if not then get on phone to USCIS.

Thanks imdeng.

I googled what a G28 is. The lawyers sent our paperwork but I don't recall filing that form. I will check with them also.

Is there anything in the RFEs themselves to indicate we may have filed the G28 - in case both my lawyer and I mis-remember?

[la_2002_ch]

Your second point seems to be a common occurrence this time around. We received the RFE Email about 2 weeks back and the lawyer received the RGE details for my wife on last Friday, but no sign of my RFE details as yet. Also I have not received anything at all. Not sure if they sent those out to just the attorney or I just haven't received them as yet.

Basic Q guys:

1/I see posts at many places regarding lawyers getting and responding to the RFEs.
Till recently I was under the assumption that this can be sent directly by us as these are simple enough.
Do lawyers always get the RFEs, and do they need to be involved in responding to them?

2/ We got texts and e-mails last week, and today I got the RFE mail but my wife did not.
Is it common for RFEs sent at same time to same address to not arrive at the same time?

Thanks!

[qesehmk]

Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.

Thanks imdeng.

I googled what a G28 is. The lawyers sent our paperwork but I don't recall filing that form. I will check with them also.

Is there anything in the RFEs themselves to indicate we may have filed the G28 - in case both my lawyer and I mis-remember?

[geevikram]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..

[helpful_leo]

Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.

Thanks Q.
The lawyer is free, so that isn't an issue - but this concept is good to know.

[helpful_leo]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..

I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!

[geevikram]

I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

[shekhar_kuruk]

Q,
Thanks, that is good to know. If the layer asks for $300 for replying to a new Medical report RFE, I might go ahead and do it myself.
It is enclosing just the sealed report from the civil surgeon with a copy of RFE. Not received the RFE in the mail yet, but hopefully it is only new medicals.

Leo

If it's 485 then you are in charge. Even if you filled G28 you can still choose to respond yourself. It depends on your level of comfort as well as complexity of RFE. So judge yourself the cost of lawyer vs risk of RFE involved and don''t worry about prior G28.

[vizcard]

Did anybody here receive the actual RFE letter? Specificlaly leo, viz..

I did, but not my wife.

It is along expected lines. No unpleasant surprises!

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

Both my wife and I got letters. Ofcourse neither of us got a text message or email. So it was a complete surprise. The letter was dated May 21 and I got it around May 24th or 25th. I posted it on here the same day so if you go back to my earlier posts you will get the exact date. Also, I also got an acknowledgement of my response the day after it was filed.

As far as your personal situation. I think its possible very likely that your GC will be approved even if your wife's may not. I don't think the primary's GC is held up because of a dependent's application.

Kanmani, Q or Spec can comment more specifically on these rules.

[harapatta2012]

geevikram,

I received notification in email+text on June 4th saying RFE has been sent on June 4th. PD 15AUg2008 EB2I.NSC
I still have not received it in my mail as of June 18th.
But MY attorney received it on June 11th.

I was also very concerned. I called L2 officer and verified my address is correct since I moved but had filed AR-11 in NOv 2013. L2 said they have recieved new address.
I also contacted my current USPS office and asked what can be done to ensure I recieve mail I spoke to supervisor there who was helping people in line. But he did like me questioning such things and tols that they will deliver what they get and they dont keep anything at USPS incase it mislabelled or something. (I had previously bad experiece with USPS in 2012 when they lost my EAD card).
I also check with my old city USPS but of no use too.




My attorney sent my RFE response on June 16th. BUt I have not received any notification if they received it like what Viz said?

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

[helpful_leo]

Cool Leo.. How long did it take for you to get the letter?

On another note, I'm a bit worried that I might not get GC this year. My wife is a dependent on my petition. We got married AFTER I filed for 485, which means this is the first time my wife will be filing. Do you guys think it is possible for me to get GC whereas my wife will likely have to wait till next year?

I got texts Saturday (yes) am. Got my physical RFE yesterday (Tuesday).

That was quick - but this was from TSC and we are in TX.

[qesehmk]

As far as your personal situation. I think its possible very likely that your GC will be approved even if your wife's may not. I don't think the primary's GC is held up because of a dependent's application.

Viz is right here. Primary can be approved and dependends may be delayed. But I think not the other way round. Although postal delays can have dependent GC arrive earlier than primary's GC.

[geevikram]

Viz is right here. Primary can be approved and dependends may be delayed. But I think not the other way round. Although postal delays can have dependent GC arrive earlier than primary's GC.

Thanks Q. Gives me hope.

[venkat]

Viz,

My case is similar to yours, no text/email but direct RFE in mail box. I sent all the docs to the Attorney already but for some reason they haven't filed the response yet.

Did you get email/text once the RFE response reached USCIS or you saw the online status changed to something like "RFE response received". Just want to know what form of acknowledgement you are talking about. Thanks!!!

Also, I also got an acknowledgement of my response the day after it was filed.

[GCHopes]

Crap, still no text, online update, or RFE in mail! Did call in, to see if we can get some update but officer wasn't very helpful. They opened up a service ticket for my wife (dependant's case) since it was not even in initial review. I really hope there are a few cases that go through without RFE!

We did go ahead and start doing our medicals in advance just so we are prepared for RFE as/if/when it does come! Very aggravated by the entire unknown! It does appear that they've gone through the list where documents were pending first - instead of the one's where documents had been reviewed already. Such a mess!

[vizcard]

Viz,

My case is similar to yours, no text/email but direct RFE in mail box. I sent all the docs to the Attorney already but for some reason they haven't filed the response yet.

Did you get email/text once the RFE response reached USCIS or you saw the online status changed to something like "RFE response received". Just want to know what form of acknowledgement you are talking about. Thanks!!!

Got a text and email with status change. See below. I was told by USCIS that occasionally they have system glitches with the email/text service which is why I didn't get a notification when RFE was issued.

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