How long until I get confirmation?

[Stressed Out 81]

As you can see on my timeline I sent our RFE reply a week and a half ago to the Frankfurt USCIS office. I used a DHL Express Brief and got confirmation from them online that their courier delivered it to a gentleman that morning, but I still haven't seen any response from USCIS regarding them getting my reply packet. How long should I wait before asking what's up? (They gave me 98 days from Sept. 9 to respond to the RFE)

As rare as it is, I want to make sure my stuff didn't get lost.

[Confusedtinybird 41]

I think if you haven't gotten anything by next week to call. When you send something back to the Embassy it has to be screened by security, sorted, and then delivered to the correct dept. Then they still have to review your documents you sent back for your RFE. This could take a little while.

[Stressed Out 81]

One guy who filed through Frankfurt on here waited 11 days from the date he sent his RFE away, so I guess Monday or sometime next week I should get a reply as well. Mayyybe even tomorrow, but my Irish blood doesn't usually work that good.

[Isayay 0]

Same here.

Pretty much same timeline we have. We used DHL express to sent RFE back to Frankfurt on 9/22. But no response from there either.

I email them to ask to whats going on, but no reply.

I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you. I just can share your stressful situation,

Hope it our VISA will aprrove soon!!

[Stressed Out 81]

Did you try calling already?

[milimelo 4,503]

Monday is a holiday (Columbus day) - Embassy and consulates will be closed.

[Stressed Out 81]

I knew that, but I meant if Isayay tried calling this week.

[Isayay 0]

No not yet.

We should call. Cause no response from there yet.

[Stressed Out 81]

Yeah if I were you I would. It took them a little over two weeks to respond to a question of mine regarding a visa receipt when I emailed them a question. Keep me updated!

[Stressed Out 81]

UUUGH! C'mon! Still haven't heard back from Frankfurt USCIS if they got my packet. I'll call Monday, but what really bugs me is that our register number (I'm guessing it's the same as a receipt number since it's 13 letters with letters, dashes and numbers) isn't working on the USCIS case status update site. Even if I want to make an inquiry, it says the number is invalid.

[StrawberryKiss 170]

There are no dashes in the case numbers. Only 3 letters directly followed by 10 digits. No matter if it's for USCIS or NVC/Consulate case numbers. Hope this helps.

[Stressed Out 81]

Then I guess I don't have a case number yet. Who exactly do I call since I filed through Frankfurt?

[StrawberryKiss 170]

Maybe you don't get such a case number when doing DCF... though that'd be kind of silly. Here is what is says on the VJ Frankfurt embassy page, but I don't know if that's still up-to-date:

Phone number:
+49-69-7535-0 (immigrant visa queries only Tue, Thur 2-4pm GMT+1h

0900-1850055 (Mo-Fr 7am-8pm GMT+1h, € 1,86/minute, only available in Germany, if outside Germany use fax)

It is hard to get through on the regular phone number, don’t give up, let it ring. Someone picks up eventually…. Or the 0900 number.

Best way for questions about your petition if filed in person (DCF):
uscis.frankfurt@dhs.gov
Best way to contact Visa Unit:
online inquiry form http://germany.usembassy.de/email/ivform.htm
or email: frankfurtvisainquiries@state.gov
Calling is not helpful, they connect you to a voicemail that says that you should send an email. Email response times are pretty quick (2-3 days).

[Confusedtinybird 41]

This is a common issue with DCF people. Some Embassies for DCF give a case number sometimes not.

When you call on Monday you can ask about a case number.

I hope you hear back soon about your petition!!

[Stressed Out 81]

Thanks guys. As long as this is normal I shouldn't worry. I'm not being impatient (a slight lie, of course we want a quick approval), just mostly worried. Being able to live with my husband during the process makes it sooo much easier.

If they'd only send a stupid confirmation letter then I wouldn't have to bother them. I had sent them an email about a week or 2 ago, so I guess I should just wait on that...I'm sure they'll respond within the next week. To be safe I printed out/saved copies of the DHL delivery (with signature) of my RFE packet, so if there's a denial due to me "not replying" I have proof to contest it.