Takeo

Sorry, meant NOA1, was answering question. I got second text message so I guess it is in the mail now, will see maybe Friday if we are lucky.

I see, well it should be going to you then. Good luck with that!

I received a copy, not sure if lawyer did.

Good to hear that! Is your RFE an easy fix?

well i just got the answer to my question i have just received my second notification that a RFE has been sent,, so now again the waiting game begins

Hang in there. Others have gotten the hard copy within a few days of the second notice, especially since you live in California. Please share the reason for the RFE when you get it!

Anyone know if the lawyer gets the RFE or will I (or both of us)?

I thought the lawyer would save us from this step, guess I was wrong, what a waste, wish I would have found this site last year.

I'd assume they will mail to your address, which is why they request that if you move, you submit a change of address. Did you or your lawyer get the hard copy of NOA1?

I'm pretty sure that I will have to join you both in apologizing to my fiance since I'm the one who prepared all the paperwork Thanks for the input and advice buddy!

I hope to get the hard copy in the next few days. I check the mailbox with anticipation every day. In the meantime, my fiance and I are discussing the next steps, getting a photo album together, talking about when we first met, calling around about the medical evaluation, etc. Prior to the RFE, I booked a flight to Japan, couldn't wait for CSC any longer. My fiance's mother is also sending us to Spain as a gift, a pre-honeymoon I guess, although living in Hawaii is pretty much a honeymoon! Aloha!

We also received an RFE this month, but I was really happy to get this. I already realized what document that I forgot to send, and I was quite happy to learn someone was working my case. It may add an extra couple of weeks, but the end is near now. On Wed. April 24th I recieved the first notification of an RFE, and I received the second notice on Fri April 26th. Today, I received the hard copy.

Thanks for sharing that 557chris! I'm expecting my hard copy this week, and hopefully it's just a simple correction. You are so right, getting an RFE is much better than waiting with no news. I had to apologize to my fiance for the delay, especially since I'm quite sure the RFE was due to my mistake.

Takeo, have you received your RFE hard copy yet? They just sent me an e-mail/text that they mailed out mine (although originally they did that on 04/25) so I'm just wondering how long these things take to arrive?

I received the second text/email on 4/26, Friday, and have not received the hard copy letter yet. Some people were saying 10 days from the second text but I have seen people receiving it within 10 days of the first text. Hopefully others can respond.

At least its something easy!

Yes! You'll be approved soon. Make a copy before you mail it back. I would mail it with "delivery confirmation" or "certified" to make sure they get it.

ok I will do that. But I am confused now, they send us the section from I-129F with the conviction etc because my fiance forgot to check "NO" so now in front of the questions there are spaces and they ask if he has been convicted etc etc. Do we put "N/A" "NONE" or "NO" I am confused

I think my RFE is for the same question, section C question 2. I failed to check the "no" box. I don't see any place to fill in anything else. Question 1. has empty boxes for the question on serving overseas in the military, that box should be "N/A" if your fiance did not serve. I'm glad you got the hard copy of the RFE, hope mine arrives soon.

I didnt see any approvals today,makes me wonder!!

Was like that last week, but then the approval notices were received late at night, at least for CSC. Hopefully they pump out another 30 or so like they have been daily.

i did and it was 3 days apart when i got first txt and second and after the second txt i got my hard copy in 10 days

Wow 10 days from the second text, that's pretty slow! Well, I better start some new projects for the next two weeks to keep me busy

I got my first text/email on 4/23 for RFE. Today 4/26 got my second text/email, so I'm hoping that the hard copy left CSC today. Did you folks get the second text/email indicating the hard copy was mailed, if so, on what date?

Got my first text/email on 4/23 and received my second text/email today, 4/26. Looked like the hard copy has been shipped. Too bad I'm so far away, probably get it in 3-5 business days.

An RFE can be a good thing. Once u send everything they ask it'll be just afew days to a week or 2

I went over my copy of the I129F packet and at first was thinking perhaps they wanted more primary evidence of our relationship, but my fiance visited me 3 times as validated on her passport stamps. I had airline ticket stubs and pictures of us on three different islands here in Hawaii. Then, I started going over the I129F form, thinking that maybe I missed a question, and sure enough, Section C, question 2 about whether I've ever been convicted of a crime, I did not answer. I feel like such a dummy! I think I read question 1 and assumed the rest had to do with military so I skipped 1, 2, and 3. Hope that's the only correction I have to make.

It's definitely frustrating to receive an RFE, especially after waiting since August-October like some of you guys here.

I JUST received an RFE right now dated 04/25/2012 saying they sent me a hard copy to my mailing address. However, after reading some of the other users' comments, it seem like I may not get the hard copy until maybe next week at best, but I'm counting my blessings because I'm a December filer and at least an RFE means that they're looking at my file.

Thanks for creating this topic Takeo so us April RFE's have a support group to keep each other informed of our progress.

It seems to me that (statistically according to other VJ approvals) it takes anywhere between 2 - 6 weeks between RFE date and NOA2 date, so I think we should be cautiously optimistic, my friends

Ramsey,

You are so fortunate to have had your case touched in less than 5 months. Many of us have endured twice as long a wait but grumbling about it won't change the past although sometimes it's good to vent! You are right, seems the first notification is to say they will be mailing a letter, then a second notice will confirm the letter has been mailed. I'm hoping other April and other month RFEers will share their recent experiences. Seems like Igors list shows an average 2-6 week from RFE response to NOA2, that keeps me hopeful!

don't forget, she doesn't have to travel with her dog, since it will be in quarantine once it arrives into Hawaii, she can send it ahead prior to the cut off date and hopefully reunite sooner when she arrives.

I sent my cat from Australia to Hawaii last August, and I arrived in December. He didn't need quarantine as Australia is rabies free, but he was quite happy and relaxed when I got here.

Yes, she can send her dog ahead of time, but we completed the 5-day-or-less requirements which should allow an immediate release of her dog upon inpsection at the airport quarantine center. We did a 120 day waiting period after required shots and labwork, which makes the dog eligble to be released as long as the shots are up to date and I think within 3 years of the labwork. It's pretty complicated, but the wait is way less frustrating than the wait for NOA2!

We just received a RFE, 04/25. I'm so upset right now I feel like calling them up and telling them to shove our application where the sun doesn't shine and moving to China (which is what my fiance has always wanted me to do). This entire situation from the delays to the RFE just has me so completely angry right now I can't even think about anything else. I guess this is what you get for serving your country in a war, a big boot in the behind. I need some time to cool off before sending any FU letters to everyone in government I can think of to write to.

I hear your frustration. When I started seeing the increase in NOA2s from CSC, I kept telling my fiance that ours would be approved any day now. When I got the text, I was anxiously excited, but then felt deflated when I checked the status and it said the request for info stuff. I got even more discouraged when I contacted my Senator's office, who already said they were sending an "inquiry" for me, but refused to make any call to check on the details of the RFE.

It's not worth getting all upset over. My fiance has been awesome in that she knows we will be together in time, just need to roll with the punches. I'm glad they finally touched my I129F and feel a bit jealous for those who didn't get an RFE. Hopefully others will share their experience and we can all console in each other.

Good luck to you too. We have the same NOA1!

Thank you, good luck to you too! Just wondering why so many RFEs in the past few days. Is it just because more cases are being processed? When you get your letter, please share your info on the other thread I started regarding "April RFEs". Curious to hear what sort of corrections USCIS is asking for.

I received an RFE notice on 4/23/12. I checked Igor's list today and see that there have been many RFEs in the past week, is this normal? I'm starting this thread so that those who have RFEs can chime in and share when you recieve your hard copy letter what the RFE was for, and then how fast it is to get resolved and NOA2. Seems everyday there are 20-30 people posting about getting their NOA2 and I'm very happy for them, but it's hard to find other information for those who are going through the RFE process. Please share about your RFEs, current or past. Aloha!

There have been quite a few others asking the same questions. I did an RFE search on this forum and it turns out the first notice is when the decision is being made. Although the notice says an RFE was mailed, it isn't mailed till you receive the second notice. Good luck on your RFE, I just got one also.

I just got 2 more notifications for RFE

I don't think USCIS has a separate notice to say "We are sending an RFE" from that of "An RFE was sent". Hopefully the first two was notice to inform you, and the recent two was to inform you that your RFE was mailed. Since you are in California, you should get it soon. Keep us updated and good luck with the RFEs!

Jay Jay,

I actually thought about that but you are right, flights from Japan, if not planned way ahead of time, is very expensive. We just got an RFE and hoping that this will all be resolved within a months time. Flights are so costly, especially during the summer, so even if we complete the visa process by end of July, my fiance may still wait a couple months so she can use her mileage.

Cazzers,

Yes, got an RFE yesterday. Since Senator Hirono's office had agreed to do an inquiry for me, I decided to email them to ask if they could inquire on what the RFE was about, hoping it could speed up the process. After exchanging a few emails, it appeared the staff person was not familiar with the RFE process and basically said calling USCIS would not be protocol for them. I tried to tell him that another forum member was able to get information from USCIS about her RFE, through her local Senator's office, and had it resolved in 2 days but he didn't understand.

Stevie B,

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming that information. At least I know that once we are approved, it won't be a total rush for my fiance to fly here.

I keep reading others got 2 notices, one for the decision and one when the hard copy is mailed.

Well i live in california, Should i get the RFE pretty soon in the mail from CSC?

I was searching the RFE posts today since I also got an RFE. The petitioners in California seem to get it within 3-4 days of mailing but some said it took them 3-4 business days to mail, so don't be suprised if you get a second notice with an RFE date in a few days, that's just the notice of mailing.

I followed the VJ guidelines, but still got an RFE, hope it's an easy fix.

I got an RFE also today! Hoping that those of you who got your before me will helps shed light on what type of information they ask for and how long this process will take. I'm happy my petition is finally touched, but disappointed that I didn't get an NOA2.