Service Center RFE... They are kidding right??

[FreddY2081 0]

Hi everybody!!!

Today i checked my case status online, like i do everyday since Feb, and I saw there was a change in the status... But when I opened the file it didnt look like a nice thing:

Here is what they say:

On July 9, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your mailing address.

Is that normal?? I havent read anywhere on the forum about RFE from the service center, I thought u could get approved or denied.... What is it???

Please someone HELP ME!!!!!

[B U T T E R F L Y 0]

Hey, don't worry. Just send in whatever documents they're requesting ASAP & you'll be just fine! Your should receive your approval soon after that as long as you submit everything they ask for & make sure EVERYTHING is correct! Good luck!

Hi everybody!!!

Today i checked my case status online, like i do everyday since Feb, and I saw there was a change in the status... But when I opened the file it didnt look like a nice thing:

Here is what they say:

On July 9, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your mailing address.

Is that normal?? I haven't read anywhere on the forum about RFE from the service center, I thought u could get approved or denied.... What is it???

Please someone HELP ME!!!!!

Edited July 10, 2009 by B U T T E R F L Y

[dutchmatt 1]

Of course you can get RFEs from VSC

[Y's_habibitk 2]

RFE's mostly come from the service centers before approval.

Just send in whatever it is they want and you should be glad that they are at least looking at your case. There was a time when we werwe waiting that I used to wish that I would see an RFE I know you are worried, but approvals usually come shortly after an RFE.

Good Luck

[ScottThuy 140]

IMO this is a good thing... likely an NOA2 about 2 or 3 weeks after the response to RFE... its better than hearing nothing. its a step in the right direction.

[FreddY2081 0]

Ok, now that you are telling me this i feel a little better...

What is usually that they ask?? Could it be another form to fill out? Or maybe just some other documents???

So you are telling me that after 2 or 3 weeks i should get approved, this means that after that Ill go to NVC and go on the regular way,right?

I almost forgot... THANK YOU very much for your fast answers

[ScottThuy 140]

Ok, now that you are telling me this i feel a little better...

What is usually that they ask?? Could it be another form to fill out? Or maybe just some other documents???

So you are telling me that after 2 or 3 weeks i should get approved, this means that after that Ill go to NVC and go on the regular way,right?

I almost forgot... THANK YOU very much for your fast answers

Go check out the RFE discussion in the guides area.. there are a number of things that they could be asking about. look back at your paperwork to see if you can find the issue. it could be as simple as you forgot to fill in a blank or to sign something.. I will be getting one without a doubt but I know what I did wrong and am ready for it... It could be longer than a few weeks depending upon the info the request... but I see many RFE's getting approved within a few weeks of the response because the issue was minor and quickly resolved... On the bright side.. The fact that you got an RFE means your file is at someones desk and they are waiting for your response...

[baron555 934]

Ok, now that you are telling me this i feel a little better...

What is usually that they ask?? Could it be another form to fill out? Or maybe just some other documents???

So you are telling me that after 2 or 3 weeks i should get approved, this means that after that Ill go to NVC and go on the regular way,right?

I almost forgot... THANK YOU very much for your fast answers

Yes to your last question. While waiting thoroughly look over that copy of the entire petition that you made before you sent it in. Do you see anything that you missed? They are asking for initional evidence; not sure what that means. Maybe more proof of a relationship?

[FreddY2081 0]

Ok, now that you are telling me this i feel a little better...

What is usually that they ask?? Could it be another form to fill out? Or maybe just some other documents???

So you are telling me that after 2 or 3 weeks i should get approved, this means that after that Ill go to NVC and go on the regular way,right?

I almost forgot... THANK YOU very much for your fast answers

Yes to your last question. While waiting thoroughly look over that copy of the entire petition that you made before you sent it in. Do you see anything that you missed? They are asking for initional evidence; not sure what that means. Maybe more proof of a relationship?

I have no idea, I copied and pasted what is written on the USCIS website... My wife also sent them birth certificate of our son, the italian certificate and the american born abroad certificate...

Anyway, ill go check the guide for this... THANK YOU AGAIN GUYS!!!

[ScottThuy 140]

This may sound like a stupid question, but were all Italian documents translated to english with the original submitted as well?

[FreddY2081 0]

This may sound like a stupid question, but were all Italian documents translated to english with the original submitted as well?

The only italian was the birth certificate of the baby, but after reading the guide with my wife, we got it, there was no cover letter and no marriage certificate, and plus, she didnt send them the pictures as explained in the guide...

The real problem is that I found out about this website late after she sent the petition out already, and i never tought there could have been problems with the documents sent in the first time...

BTW, anyone knows how many days you have to send them the evidence requested?

[B U T T E R F L Y 0]

Don't worry.... when we filed we got an RFE with the same message as you & we were confused about what it meant as well. A "REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE" does not mean that they need more proof of your relationship. It just means that either you forgot to sign something, you left something blank, or you were missing a document. In our case, they were asking for a form that we forgot to include. It was no big deal though. We completed the form the same day & mailed it off the next morning since we received it late in the afternoon. I remember that there was a time frame given for responding to an RFE. I don't remember what it was exactly. I think it was something like 30 days. I'm not sure though. Check out the guides & search for info. on RFE's. Just a little FYI, we received our NOA2 3 weeks after we sent in the documents. They will update your status on-line when they receive your documents & then the last notice will be approval notice sent, which is you NOA2! Good luck! Edited July 10, 2009 by B U T T E R F L Y

[Urge To Race 2]

Cover letter is not necessary, but the marriage certificate (and a certified translation if it is in Italian is). Also, passport sized photos for the G325A are required if those are the photos you are talking about.

This may sound like a stupid question, but were all Italian documents translated to english with the original submitted as well?

The only italian was the birth certificate of the baby, but after reading the guide with my wife, we got it, there was no cover letter and no marriage certificate, and plus, she didnt send them the pictures as explained in the guide...

The real problem is that I found out about this website late after she sent the petition out already, and i never tought there could have been problems with the documents sent in the first time...

BTW, anyone knows how many days you have to send them the evidence requested?

[ScottThuy 140]

I assumed that he meant pictures showing ongoing relationship...

[vainilla 0]

Don't worry.... when we filed we got an RFE with the same message as you & we were confused about what it meant as well. A "REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE" does not mean that they need more proof of your relationship. It just means that either you forgot to sign something, you left something blank, or you were missing a document. In our case, they were asking for a form that we forgot to include. It was no big deal though. We completed the form the same day & mailed it off the next morning since we received it late in the afternoon. I remember that there was a time frame given for responding to an RFE. I don't remember what it was exactly. I think it was something like 30 days. I'm not sure though. Check out the guides & search for info. on RFE's. Just a little FYI, we received our NOA2 3 weeks after we sent in the documents. They will update your status on-line when they receive your documents & then the last notice will be approval notice sent, which is you NOA2! Good luck!

Thats right! not worries ok?