How much does an RFE delay your case?

[catie-b 2]

Hey guys.. we got notified by email of an RFE heading our way in the mail... I have a feeling it may be because my passport photo doesn't meet requirements (even though I had it taken in the US! - I was reassured by the girl in Walgreens that it would be fine. Oh well). But anyway, on the email it says that a "new processing period" will begin after we send the requested documents.. Does this mean we are back to the bottom of the pile?? I know we are lucky in that we are only 5 months into our wait, compared to others who have been waiting way beyond the average processing times, but I really don't think I could bear another 5 month wait or longer

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Hey guys.. we got notified by email of an RFE heading our way in the mail... I have a feeling it may be because my passport photo doesn't meet requirements (even though I had it taken in the US! - I was reassured by the girl in Walgreens that it would be fine. Oh well). But anyway, on the email it says that a "new processing period" will begin after we send the requested documents.. Does this mean we are back to the bottom of the pile?? I know we are lucky in that we are only 5 months into our wait, compared to others who have been waiting way beyond the average processing times, but I really don't think I could bear another 5 month wait or longer

We got one for a typo. I sent in the corrected from ds-230 11 days ago. I believe what happrens is they just dont get aroud to opening their mail for 2 or 3 weeks. But when you call they should be able to tell you exactly what is wrong with your file and you can get started on the correction right away. No need to wait for the snail mail. I FedEx'e our form and had it back in their mailroom within days. Now it just sits waiting for someone to open it. I know it really sucks. I miss my wife so much. Good luck

[charlottelizabeth 11]

We got one for a typo. I sent in the corrected from ds-230 11 days ago. I believe what happrens is they just dont get aroud to opening their mail for 2 or 3 weeks. But when you call they should be able to tell you exactly what is wrong with your file and you can get started on the correction right away. No need to wait for the snail mail. I FedEx'e our form and had it back in their mailroom within days. Now it just sits waiting for someone to open it. I know it really sucks. I miss my wife so much. Good luck

Actually USCIS will not release any info on the RFE over the phone. We tried it. All they are authorized to say is that you have a RFE being sent out on such and such date.

As for OP's question, no, your case doesn't go to the bottom of the pile. It's simply in suspense until they receive your response. Once they do, your case is opened again. From lurking on VJ, it seems this USUALLY takes a week or two.. At most, a month.

[catie-b 2]

Okay. Well that's set my mind at ease a little, at least it should hopefully just be a short delay.. I'm so curious to know exactly what they are requesting, as I thought we had everything they needed and we checked, double checked and triple checked the package as you do. Ah well, hopefully it's just the photo. Thanks so much for your replies! Good luck to both of you on your journeys.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hey guys.. we got notified by email of an RFE heading our way in the mail... I have a feeling it may be because my passport photo doesn't meet requirements (even though I had it taken in the US! - I was reassured by the girl in Walgreens that it would be fine. Oh well). But anyway, on the email it says that a "new processing period" will begin after we send the requested documents.. Does this mean we are back to the bottom of the pile?? I know we are lucky in that we are only 5 months into our wait, compared to others who have been waiting way beyond the average processing times, but I really don't think I could bear another 5 month wait or longer

The best thing to do with an RFE is to reply promptly, so as not to incur any more delays.

From your timeline:

"Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between July 25, 2013 and August 12, 2013* (RFEs at the California Service Center typically add an extra 14 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time)."

Good luck.

[catie-b 2]

The best thing to do with an RFE is to reply promptly, so as not to incur any more delays.

From your timeline:

"Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between July 25, 2013 and August 12, 2013* (RFEs at the California Service Center typically add an extra 14 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time)."

Good luck.

Thank you We just have to wait and find out what it is they need, but as soon as we know we'll be getting it sorted and sent.

[reginaglenn 25]

After USCIS received ur response, they will give a 60 days for a review. Our RFE took us close to 60 days. Yes, correct you need to reply at once. For the waiting time after RFE response, it varies. Some got thier NOA2s just a matter of week , even days.

[risingjsun 1]

My I-129F is being processed by the California Service Center, and I received notice of an RFE on May 8, 2013. I called them up and asked them what the RFE was about, but they told me that they couldn't tell me over the phone and that I have to wait until the RFE comes in the mail.

[amykathleen2005 441]

When your file gets to a person's desk they have to approve, deny. If they are unable to approve they will RFE, essentially putting your case on hold, once you answer that RFE appropriately they can make that decision ASAP and hopefully approve your case.

Edited May 12, 2013 by amykathleen2005

[mikey & me 4]

We also just got a notice that they also need RFE from us..I am happy though because at least they have touched our papers and that give us hope....all we have to do is to make sure to submit the correct RFE..I have seen some have been approved after 3-4 days they sent their RFE's...so goodluck to us..:-)

[TBoneTX 45,524]

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[David & Diana R 1,005]

We also just got a notice that they also need RFE from us..I am happy though because at least they have touched our papers and that give us hope....all we have to do is to make sure to submit the correct RFE..I have seen some have been approved after 3-4 days they sent their RFE's...so goodluck to us..:-)

Good luck to you both. They received my corrected form 14 days ago. It sits in their mail room, unopened apparently. I hope the two of you are luckier than we are.

[risingjsun 1]

The time between RFE review to RFE approval: 10 days (not business days). My RFE was about circumstances of meeting and last personal meeting. I'm California Service Center.