Is it possible to get a RFIE and/or RFE a second time? (merged)

[Visitor User 253]

How common is it to get a RFIE/RFE a second time? 

 

I received a RFIE for Birth Certificate with English Translation and the RFIE always has all the documents they need before they can move further right? Only document listed in there was my BC. The RFIE also has the acronym RFE in it. 

 

What are the chances I will get a second RFIE/RFE a second time for a another document required? 

 

RD: 10/4/17 for I-485 Supplement A and I-765.

 

Biometrics completed: 11/06/17. 

 

RFIE: 4/30/18 for I-485.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 28, 2018 by Penguin_ie

[geowrian 22,337]

An RFE can be issued at any point prior to approval. Typically they issue an RFE or RFIE asking for everything they need, but it’s always possible they notice something later.

[Visitor User 253]

30 minutes ago, geowrian said:

An RFE can be issued at any point prior to approval. Typically they issue an RFE or RFIE asking for everything they need, but it’s always possible they notice something later.

Less chance of getting a RFIE/RFE second time right?

[geowrian 22,337]

43 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

Less chance of getting a RFIE/RFE second time right?

Probably...most people do tend to just get one. Some notable exceptions are those who get one after the interview (i.e. if a new document is needed, the medical expired, etc.).

[Visitor User 253]

3 hours ago, geowrian said:

Probably...most people do tend to just get one. Some notable exceptions are those who get one after the interview (i.e. if a new document is needed, the medical expired, etc.).

My other concern is the Medical I-693. There are few dates in there and latest date was 6/16/17 which means it’s been over a year. 

 

Does it guarantee another RFIE to take the exam again and pay the doctors fees?

Edited July 16, 2018 by Visitor User

[Visitor User 253]

My other concern is the Medical I-693. There are few dates in there and latest date was 6/16/17 which means it’s been over a year. 

 

Does it guarantee another RFIE to take the exam again and pay the doctors fees?

[Nouchigang 200]

Oh yes definitely it is possible, I just responded to somebody on VJ that received a RFE twice for the I-864, so if USCIS is not satisfied with your response to the 1st one; they will send you another one. no doubt

[geowrian 22,337]

10 hours ago, Visitor User said:

My other concern is the Medical I-693. There are few dates in there and latest date was 6/16/17 which means it’s been over a year. 

 

Does it guarantee another RFIE to take the exam again and pay the doctors fees?

No, not a guarantee. If one is needed, they will request it. Typically they ask for it for the interview.

 

44 minutes ago, Nouchigang said:

Oh yes definitely it is possible, I just responded to somebody on VJ that received a RFE twice for the I-864, so if USCIS is not satisfied with your response to the 1st one; they will send you another one. no doubt

Not “no doubt”...the IO has discretion to send another RFE for the same requirement. Generally they would do so if they believe the evidence is available and can be provided. Others have received a denial after failing to respond to the RFE satisfactorily.

 

An RFE for a different requirement would generally be issued before any denial or even a NOID.

[Visitor User 253]

7 hours ago, Nouchigang said:

Oh yes definitely it is possible, I just responded to somebody on VJ that received a RFE twice for the I-864, so if USCIS is not satisfied with your response to the 1st one; they will send you another one. no doubt

Second one for same document?

[Nouchigang 200]

2 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

Second one for same document?

Yes, the spouse (USC) did not meet the poverty guideline so they received a first RFE for I-864. They sent as a response with bank statements from a bank account overseas from an inheritance that put them well above the poverty guideline, but they were recently sent another RFE for the same I-864.

[Visitor User 253]

7 hours ago, geowrian said:

No, not a guarantee. If one is needed, they will request it. Typically they ask for it for the interview.

 

Not “no doubt”...the IO has discretion to send another RFE for the same requirement. Generally they would do so if they believe the evidence is available and can be provided. Others have received a denial after failing to respond to the RFE satisfactorily.

 

An RFE for a different requirement would generally be issued before any denial or even a NOID.

How can I know for sure I will need to do the medical exam before the interview day?

 

I rather not have the interviewer tell me to do the medical exam again when I could have gotten approved on interview day. This could delay my approval for days or even weeks. 

 

[Visitor User 253]

1 hour ago, Nouchigang said:

Yes, the spouse (USC) did not meet the poverty guideline so they received a first RFE for I-864. They sent as a response with bank statements from a bank account overseas from an inheritance that put them well above the poverty guideline, but they were recently sent another RFE for the same I-864.

Mine was about my Birth Certificate with English translation. 

[geowrian 22,337]

47 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

How can I know for sure I will need to do the medical exam before the interview day?

 

I rather not have the interviewer tell me to do the medical exam again when I could have gotten approved on interview day. This could delay my approval for days or even weeks.

The interview letter will state if they want you to bring the medical, although some people have received this and were not asked for a new medical anyway. Only way to be 100% sure is if the medical is not expired (> 1 year old) at the time of adjudication. Typically, with non-K-1 filers, they want the medical to be valid at the time of adjudication.

[Visitor User 253]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

The interview letter will state if they want you to bring the medical, although some people have received this and were not asked for a new medical anyway. Only way to be 100% sure is if the medical is not expired (> 1 year old) at the time of adjudication. Typically, with non-K-1 filers, they want the medical to be valid at the time of adjudication.

USCIS had my I-693 though and I have a copy and it has been over a year. Bring expired copy to the interview? What do you mean some people have received this?  My I-693 was in June of 2017 so it has already expired right? I am a F1 Preference filer (unmarried adult 21+ Son), USC mother petitioner, I-130 Approved.

[Visitor User 253]

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