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monyfer   27

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I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

K-1 Visa Journey

October 1, 2010: I-129F sent

October 5, 2010: I-129F received

October 12, 2010: NOA1 e-mail received, routed to VSC

October 16, 2010: NOA1 hard copy received (dated October 7, 2010)

April 18, 2011: RFE e-mail

April 20, 2011: RFE hardcopy received

April 20, 2011: RFE response sent to VSC

May 2, 2011: E-mail confirming VSC has received RFE response

July 27, 2011: NOA2 e-mail received (9 months, 2 weeks, and 6 days (292 days) after NOA1

July 30, 2011: NOA2 hard copy

August 4, 2011: NVC received case

August 8, 2011: NVC forwarded case to US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

August 8, 2011: Consulate received case

August 25, 2011: Consulate mailed packet 3

September 3, 2011: Received Packet 3 in US

September 20, 2011: Interview! Not enough information in the system to make a decision

September 26, 2011: K1 visa approved and received via DHL

October 20, 2011: POE at Phoenix, Arizona

October 26, 2011: Married

AOS Journey

11-7-2011 - AOS package sent to lockbox in Chicago, IL

11-9-2011 - AOS package delivered and signed for

11-15-2011 - NOA1 e-mails received (NOA1 date November 10), routed to NBC

11-16-2011 - Check Cashed

11-21-2011 - Hard Copies & Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

11-29-2011 - Biometrics done via walk-in! (Originally scheduled for 12/14/11)

12-2-2011 - Case transferred to CSC

1-17-2012 - EAD/AP Card Production Ordered

1-25-2012 - EAD/AP card received in mail

3-7-2012 - RFE issued

3-19-2012 - RFE response received by CSC

4-4-2012 - Green Card Production!

4-10-12 - GC received in mail

January 3, 2014: ROC

Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

There is no need for a cover letter. What you have done should be fine.

Sarah&Michael Enthusiast

Sarah&Michael   2

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Someone mentioned the pictures before, saying they should be 2 in x 2 in, I wonder if that is the case because ours weren't like that. I also think it depends on the person checking your file, it's like when you get a tourist visa, some consuls ask for lots of documents, some others dont want to see a single one. I'm so glad you finally knew what it was and sent it to them, apparently you will get approved shortly as I have read some posts saying that, right? Congratulations! :)

01-03-2011 129F sent

01-12-2011 NOA1

02-23-2011 Touched

05-02-2011 NOA2

05-16-2011 Packet 3 received

07-27-2011 Medical

07-28-2011 ASC

08-01-2011 Interview & approved!

08-03-2011 Got the visas!

08-04-2011 POE Juarez, 5 minutes at 6:10 am!!

08-19-2011 Married

10-19-2011 AOS package sent

11-08-2011 AOS package re-sent

11-22-2011 NOA1 date

12-20-2011 BIO apointment

Barbara J Proficient

Barbara J   115

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I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

:thumbs: just hope you made a copy of the RFE darl for yourself

Divorced !st November 2012.

Married only 2 years 1 month

E&R4ever Enthusiast

E&R4ever   6

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I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

It should be fine. I just hope that you are still smiling at them through the camera because the only thing left is your approval :) !! Also i hope that you did make a copy of the RFE, but i believe that if you go check your status online it will show the exact hard copy information. Just for good record keeping ( not necessary ) it is good to have a copy of the RFE. Hope to hear about your experience with the CDJ interview process. Wish you and yours the best. My fiancee and I are waiting on our NOA2.

Best regards,

E&R4ever

Jan 18 2011 => I-129F sent

Jan 26 2011 => E-Notification & Text Message received

Jan 26 2011 => Check cashed

Jan 31 2011 => NOA1 Hard Copy Received dated 1/25/2011

May 18 2011 => E-Mail RFE Notification

May 23 2011 => RFE Hard copy Received

May 24 2011 => Mailed RFE back to CSC

May 25 2011 => CSC e-mailed confirming RFE reply accepted. Awaiting decision.....

Jun 01 2011 => E-Mailed NOA2 Approval

Jun 06 2011 => NOA2 Hard copy received in mail

Jun 16 2011 => NVC Received Petition

Jun 17 2011 => NVC Sent Petition to CDJ

Jul 11 2011 => SUPPOSEDLY CDJ SENT PKT 3

Aug 11 2011 => NEVER RECEIVED PKT 3 and finally CDJ asnwered questions to proceed with making Consulate Appt

Aug 23 2011 => INTERVIEW DATE. Never told we were approved. Had to wait for decision from DHL Package!

Aug 30 2011 => Received DHL Package. Found we were aproved!!!

Sep 02 2011 => POE CDJ

Sep 04 2011 => My Babe is home at last!!!

Sep 2011 => Wedding

" Con Amor todo se Puede! "

Eff Y Ros por Siempre!!

monyfer Rising Star

monyfer   27

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Mexico
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I made a copy of the RFE.

It's really bizarre they just specified that they needed a new photo from me. Both fiance and I had our passport pics taken at the same place. So, if mine was mis-sized, his must also be. However, they very specifically states in the RFE they just needed one passport photo for me (and wrote my name).

I wasn't about to send them something they hadn't requested - and waste a week trying to get a new pport photo from my fiance, when they hadn't asked for it - but it just seems WEIRD to me. I hope they didn't mess it up and will realize later they need one for him too...that's all I need, a second RFE!

K-1 Visa Journey

October 1, 2010: I-129F sent

October 5, 2010: I-129F received

October 12, 2010: NOA1 e-mail received, routed to VSC

October 16, 2010: NOA1 hard copy received (dated October 7, 2010)

April 18, 2011: RFE e-mail

April 20, 2011: RFE hardcopy received

April 20, 2011: RFE response sent to VSC

May 2, 2011: E-mail confirming VSC has received RFE response

July 27, 2011: NOA2 e-mail received (9 months, 2 weeks, and 6 days (292 days) after NOA1

July 30, 2011: NOA2 hard copy

August 4, 2011: NVC received case

August 8, 2011: NVC forwarded case to US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

August 8, 2011: Consulate received case

August 25, 2011: Consulate mailed packet 3

September 3, 2011: Received Packet 3 in US

September 20, 2011: Interview! Not enough information in the system to make a decision

September 26, 2011: K1 visa approved and received via DHL

October 20, 2011: POE at Phoenix, Arizona

October 26, 2011: Married

AOS Journey

11-7-2011 - AOS package sent to lockbox in Chicago, IL

11-9-2011 - AOS package delivered and signed for

11-15-2011 - NOA1 e-mails received (NOA1 date November 10), routed to NBC

11-16-2011 - Check Cashed

11-21-2011 - Hard Copies & Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

11-29-2011 - Biometrics done via walk-in! (Originally scheduled for 12/14/11)

12-2-2011 - Case transferred to CSC

1-17-2012 - EAD/AP Card Production Ordered

1-25-2012 - EAD/AP card received in mail

3-7-2012 - RFE issued

3-19-2012 - RFE response received by CSC

4-4-2012 - Green Card Production!

4-10-12 - GC received in mail

January 3, 2014: ROC

C_María Enthusiast

C_María   6

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Mexico
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Hey Monyfer, I know yall have been waiting a long time so congrats that the WAIT is allmost over!!! Sucks about the RFE but they seem to be real quick and you should have your NOA2 in no time. Keep yer chin up!

I-129F

NOA1- August 23,2010

NOA2- January 24, 2011 (NOA1-NOA2: 154 days)

NVC Receive- January 31, 2011

NVC Sent- February 1, 2011

Consulate Receive- February 3, 2011

Consulate Sent Packet 3- March 10, 2011 (CDJ Receive-Packet 3 sent: 35 days)

Receive Packet 3 in U.S.- March 21, 2011

ASC Appointment- March 23, 2011

Interview- March 24, 2011

Crossed into the U.S.- April 7, 2011

A.O.S.

I-485 in the mail- June 14, 2011

I-485 received at Chicago Lockbox- June 16, 2011

NOA1- June 17, 2011

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