RFE for I-944

[martha783 12]

I got an RFE in February SOLELY for the I-944. I was expecting it after filing in September, and following the public charge rollercoaster.

It's due in two weeks, and I have been killing myself translating dozens of supporting documents.

 

I just went to double check the instructions before compiling my package and discovered this announcement:

 

"If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) requesting information that is solely required by the Public Charge Final Rule, including but not limited to Form I-944, and your response is due on or after March 9, 2021, you need not provide the information solely required by the Public Charge Final Rule. You do, however, need to respond to the aspects of the RFE or NOID that otherwise pertain to the eligibility for the immigration benefit sought. If USCIS requires additional information or evidence to make a public charge inadmissibility determination under the statute and consistent with the 1999 Interim Field Guidance, it will issue a subsequent RFE or NOID. or information about the relevant court decisions, please see the litigation summary."

 

What do I do now? My status says they are awaiting it. I don't think it's going to automatically kick it out and start processing again (I am very anxious for EAD). Do I compile and mail, with minimum effort to dot is and cross ts? I just want them to start processing again ASAP!

[Noname93 200]

I would respond to the rfe by writing a letter that states why you are no longer required to send i-944 and the accompanying evidence (maybe put the quote from the uscis website). That way they'll have an official response to the rfe and your case will hopefully get rolling again. 

 

Edit: upon reading through your post again: was your response actually due after March 9th, or are you counting the covid extension for responding to rfes as your due date. I'm not sure if it changes things if your actual due date was before March 9th.

Edited April 9, 2021 by Noname93

[martha783 12]

My response is due April 24. The announcement says on or after March 9.