RFE from California Center

[Jasman0717 9]

To be fair, jasman's application was not REJECTED.. it was just returned

Returned because the person filling out the form was an idiot I opened up the example form here on VJ to print if off and use it as a guide, which I did. What I didn't do was close the VJ example and open up the USCIS form. Duh

[jsnearline 2]

I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. It happens to a lot of people. My wife's EAD application was rejected because we forgot to check a box. You would have thought they could have just checked the right opttion since we filed it concurrently with our AOS app, but no... they returned it back to us. Fortunately, the EAD is one application you can e-file, so we only lost a couple days. Still I remember how much of a bonehead I felt like for making such a dumb and obvious mistake.

One thing I"d be curious to find out is when you resubmit, whether they'll honor the date it was originally received or if your receipt notice will have the date it was resubmitted. The reason I ask is because our EAD packet had a mail room stamp on it and I always wondered if we could have kept our place in line if I'd just resubmitted the packet after correcting it, rather than filing a completely new application.

Best of luck.

[chispas 0]

When someone asks for advice because they don't understand what is being asked of them, it's not really helpful advice to simply tell them to "give them what they want". if you get a notice from USCIS that you don't understand or think is too vague, you can at least try to get them to clarify it by making an InfoPass appointment.

Great advice here

[Jasman0717 9]

When someone asks for advice because they don't understand what is being asked of them, it's not really helpful advice to simply tell them to "give them what they want".

Ok, wash my mouth out with soap

[Jasman0717 9]

InfoPass – Immigration Information by Appointment

InfoPass is an internet-based system implemented by the USCIS that allows applicants for various immigrant and nonimmigrant cases to schedule an appointment with an immigration officer at a local USCIS office. This does not apply to the regional service centers in Vermont, Texas, California or Nebraska. InfoPass is welcome news to many who have been forced to line up outside local offices as early as 4 a.m. in the morning and wait for up to five hours, just to be sent away because the quota for the day had been reached before half of the applicants in line had even reached the door. This can be frustrating for those who miss a day of work and drive hours to try to be one of the first in line.

The new system also benefits those who must apply for interim work authorization or travel documents because their applications remain pending at the service centers and are beyond the processing times.

It is too early to tell how well this system will work but for now, many applicants are pleased with the ease of use of the appointment system and the ability to ensure their application is adjudicated or at least reviewed, on the day they travel to the local USCIS office.

USCIS has initiated InfoPass in 26 district offices in major metropolitan areas around the United States. To check if InfoPass is available in your area, or to schedule an appointment, refer to the USCIS website at http://infopass.uscis.gov/. Greenberg Traurig will provide updates as they come available.

[jsnearline 2]

Ok, wash my mouth out with soap

I only had that done once when I was growing up. It wasn't pleasant and I made sure it never happened again.

I meant it as more of a general comment, not just directed at you.

[sj5 4]

Hello everyone!

My name is Elena, I come from Russia. My husband Chris and I have just received RFE from California Center. This is our I-751 story.

We filed for Removal of Conditions on August 3 2007, received NOA on August 24, and got the Biometrics done in September. It all went exceptionally well, we even got redirected to California from Texas Center. But... today we received RFE. This is what our evidence package consisted of:

Table of Contents

1. Chris's Documents.

a) Chris's mortgage documents for 105 Bridgewater Circle (mortgage was established before Elena's immigration to the U.S.A.);

B) Chris's Social Security Statement (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

c) Bill from Comcast (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

d) W-2 from (Chris's verification of employment at Jekyll Island Club Hotel);

e) Automobile insurance for 2 vehicles in Chris's name;

f) Receipt from Adelphia (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

g) Receipt from zZounds (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

h) Receipt from Hitachi (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address).

2. Elena's Documents.

a) Copy of the Permanent Resident Card;

B) Copy of Elena's passport front page and copy of Elena's CR-1 visa;

c) 401 (k) enrollment letter to Elena from Sea Island Company;

d) Elena's paychecks from Sea Island Company sent to Elena and Chris's residential address;

e) Elena's receipt from ProZ Translators Workplace (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

f) Elena's resume (Elena and Chris's residential address);

g) Elena's W-2 form from Pearl Enterprises, Inc. (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

h) Elena's statement of dental services (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

i) Elena's notary stamp order receipt (Chris and Elena's residential address);

j) Elena Suntrust Bank statements (sent to Elena and Chris's residential address);

3. Proof of joint accounts and responsibilities.

a) Joint tax return forms 2005 and 2006;

B) Elena's life insurance form listing Chris as primary beneficiary;

c) Elena's health insurance verification form listing Chris as beneficiary;

d) Joint Suntrust credit card documents; joint credit line agreement;

e) Elena and Chris's driver's licenses showing the same address;

f) Elena and Chris's marriage certificate.

4. Sworn Affidavits.

a) Sworn Affidavit of Valerie Harrison, Chris' mother, real estate agent;

B) Sworn Affidavit of Houston Vissage, family friend, Concierge, Cloister Hotel;

5. Photo evidence, personal evidence and vacation itineraries and receipts.

a) Article on Chris and Elena published in the local Sea Island Family magazine;

B) Flight itinerary for Chris and Elena's family trip to UK in December 2005;

c) Flight itinerary and Chris's Russian visa documents for Chris and Elena's family trip to Russia in May 2006.

d) Flight itinerary and airplane tickets for Elena and Chris's trip to Buffalo, NY, and Toronto, Canada, in February 2007.

e) Carnival Cruises documentation (family cruises of 2006 and 2007);

f) Photos:

ï¶ Cape Canaveral (November 2005, 2 pictures);

ï¶ Carnival Glory Cruise (October 2006, 2 pictures);

ï¶ Niagara Falls (February 2007, 2 pictures);

ï¶ Russian trip (April 2007, 2 pictures);

ï¶ Canoeing in Jupiter Island, Fl (May 2007, 2 pictures);

ï¶ Miami Beach (May 2007);

ï¶ Disneyworld Magic Kingdom (July 2007);

ï¶ Carnival Celebration Cruise (July 2007).

thats too many proof...

We thought it was enough - it obviously wasn't. On top of that, our RFE letter doesn't really specify what they need. It looks like they need everything sent to them one more time. They also require notarized copies of our driver's licenses, as well as a notarized letter from Chris "describing his wishes to pursue this application and detail the current status of the relationship". To make everything even worse, the address specified in RFE does not match our residential address. They got the wrong zip code!!! has anyone been in the same situation? We don't really know where to start. I am under impression, that the address was initially typed in wrong by one of the USCIS representatives, and now the information that they have does not match the information on the documents that we submitted. Should we fisrt call them? Or ask for Info pass? We can resubmit the same documents, but what if they have a different address, and it won't match again?

Thank you very much, any advice will be appreciated.

Good luck to everybody waiting for their green cards, and Happy Holidays!

Edited December 15, 2007 by SJ