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Unfortunately, if it is a request for initial evidence, it does not freeze the timer on your application but rather restarts it from the beginning (i.e., puts your application back at the end of the queue rather than keep its current place). See this post for a direct quote of the policy: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/528188-will-rfe-for-i485-halt-i765-decision/#entry7394963