RFE for I-693

[Jersey Girl 2]

Like a number of K visa folks applying for AOS, we received an RFE for the entire medical (I-693) even though we stated in the cover letter that the results were handed over at the POE.

The RFE should have asked for the Vaccination Supplement (I-693A). Their mistake. I did not submit this with the AOS application ... only a copy of the Vaccination Worksheet. My mistake.

I called Senator Robert Menendez's office 2 weeks ago and never received a reply. The voice on the message machine warned not to call back because they're busy (!)

Our InfoPass was this morning in Newark, New Jersey where we got a blank stare from the Officer, whose only advise was to give them exactly what they ask for: the complete medical all over again. (?)

Meanwhile, we paid $100 to have a duplicate medical sent from Toronto. That's what I was advised to send in rely to the RFE when I called the National Customer Service.

At some point they'll realize they still require the Vaccination Supplement and we'll either get an RFE for that or a denial. (ugh) I'm thinking of getting one now and sending it as additional evidence. What do you think?

[kitkat1 5]

The best way to contact a senator's office is to fill out their online privacy form and fax it in with your information/request. Then call to follow up to find out who is assigned to your case. Since they have been unresponsive, I would try your other senator. Can't help on the other stuff except to say it's all f'd up.

[Reba 2]

I dunno how different NJ will be over NC, but when I sent in my RFE reply with the duplicate copy of the stuff they already had, I did not receive another RFE for the vaccination supplement. Technically speaking, if all the vaccinations were completed with the K visa, and it is included with the medical file from that, even the supplement should not be needed for AOS.

Good luck!

[Carlawarla 1]

I would think that a copy of the medical would give them sufficient information not to request the I-693 supplement, as it indicates on the medical worksheet what vaccinations were given. Who knows though eh? Best of luck in hearing something postive soon!

Carla

[ridley 0]

When we received that RFE, our Infopass officer (who seemed to know what she was talking about -- no blank stares) told us to send in the I-693A, along with a note saying the rest of the medical was completed for the K-1 process within the past year and could be found in our K-1 file.

I would definitely spring for an I-693A, though. They won't send you another RFE if what you send them isn't sufficient. They'll just deny your case. And that would suckity suck suck suck.

Best wishes.

[Jersey Girl 2]

I'm not taking any chances and will get what they should have asked for: the I-693A. There's a civil surgeon open on Sunday in Morristown, NJ and that's where we'll be.

[no name 1]

I'm not taking any chances and will get what they should have asked for: the I-693A. There's a civil surgeon open on Sunday in Morristown, NJ and that's where we'll be.

I do hope it can 'catch up' to your file if you send it without an RFE attached - I'm not sure that it does? For I-129Fs they don't recommend it.