Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[TracyTN 237]

I'm surprised its up this fast. Maybe the AP catching wind of the BS didn't hurt!!

On with the RFEs, please!

[JenT 0]

Question number 18 on the new form:

"Has your fiance(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately "receding" the filing of this petition?"

Was 'receding' in the last version? I don't have my copies at work with me.

Our tax dollars at work.

[Wrenly 0]

Question number 18 on the new form:

"Has your fiance(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately "receding" the filing of this petition?"

Was 'receding' in the last version? I don't have my copies at work with me.

Our tax dollars at work.

That has to be a typo! Shouldn't it be "preceding"?

[JenT 0]

Question number 18 on the new form:

"Has your fiance(e) met and seen you within the two-year period immediately "receding" the filing of this petition?"

Was 'receding' in the last version? I don't have my copies at work with me.

Our tax dollars at work.

That has to be a typo! Shouldn't it be "preceding"?

Yes... so now I wonder how many questions will result from people reading it literally.

[Dhaval 0]

Does anyone know when they will mail the RFEs?

I called USCIS today and they stated that they had no idea when. Also I asked them if they had my application (which was sent by the consulate 2-3 weeks ago), but they didn't because the status on the computer says so (which is the same as case status online)

I don't think that they even know where everything is going yet.

this sucks!!! They even said that it may take 60 days to process these RFEs.

...

[hafiz 1]

[Vagina Journey 0]

I get threw to Vermont today and was told my case was looked at today and in the next FEW days i should have my RFE........I hope this is not them pulling my chain its been 3 months now with no touches and i did check online status and it still shows no touches... but the guy did say it was looked at today and they will be sending me a RFE!!

RAZOR and IGOR...if they did find us in that noa1 pile from march_ today could be our lucky day!!

Crossing fingers!!

[Lewis 0]

Cool!, I'm calling again tommorow, the lady I spoke to did not even know my case was there until she checked. Let's hope this is good news for everyone going through VSC.

[zethris 0]

I hated to be the pessimist in the midst of all the good news, but when they say 'immediate' RFE's, what exactly is the government's definition of 'immediate'?

If its the same as their BS 90 day timelines they're good at tossing out, I would assume 'immediate' would be about 3 weeks from now.

But since there's lots of spotlight on them now, that might nip that in the bud.

Well i'll jump in on this particular comment because it is part of what I have been working on this last week with my lawyers. They contacted the right people it seems and have been able to put a fire under the decision makers. Also, I had my friend Mitt Romney (Governer of MA) make a call and he did so along with my (our) legal representation out of New York.

Previously it was going to be 30 days before RFE's were going to be sent out because they wanted to wait until the official I-129F form was released. However, they already had the section about the background check approved. So with some leveraging, we should now see many of the RFE's begin to be sent in the mail within 7-10 business days as of this Monday. But because of the volume, there could be a slight delay.

We can thank that those who run the DHS and USCIS are still human and sometimes the too realize how stupid bureauacracy can be. So, they saw reason in the letter and communication they recieved and they updated the notice. But, even with this news, changes can still happen. Someone there could have a different opinion, or 10,000 RFE's in 7-10 days is not plausible. But, at least it seems to be a tiny bit more expidited and they will START sending them out sooner than 30 days.

As far as any class action goes, they have decided that at this time it wont really do much good. However they are going to keep an eye on the situation and will read these message boards for possible leads to the negative outcomes of this sudden policy change and for any future effects. Not for legal retribution, but for "bug fixing" so to speak in the programming code of new law.

[rlt 0]

I hated to be the pessimist in the midst of all the good news, but when they say 'immediate' RFE's, what exactly is the government's definition of 'immediate'?

If its the same as their BS 90 day timelines they're good at tossing out, I would assume 'immediate' would be about 3 weeks from now.

But since there's lots of spotlight on them now, that might nip that in the bud.

Well i'll jump in on this particular comment because it is part of what I have been working on this last week with my lawyers. They contacted the right people it seems and have been able to put a fire under the decision makers. Also, I had my friend Mitt Romney (Governer of MA) make a call and he did so along with my (our) legal representation out of New York.

Previously it was going to be 30 days before RFE's were going to be sent out because they wanted to wait until the official I-129F form was released. However, they already had the section about the background check approved. So with some leveraging, we should now see many of the RFE's begin to be sent in the mail within 7-10 business days as of this Monday. But because of the volume, there could be a slight delay.

We can thank that those who run the DHS and USCIS are still human and sometimes the too realize how stupid bureauacracy can be. So, they saw reason in the letter and communication they recieved and they updated the notice. But, even with this news, changes can still happen. Someone there could have a different opinion, or 10,000 RFE's in 7-10 days is not plausible. But, at least it seems to be a tiny bit more expidited and they will START sending them out sooner than 30 days.

As far as any class action goes, they have decided that at this time it wont really do much good. However they are going to keep an eye on the situation and will read these message boards for possible leads to the negative outcomes of this sudden policy change and for any future effects. Not for legal retribution, but for "bug fixing" so to speak in the programming code of new law.

By this monday you mean last monday, the 12th?

thanks

[crazyned 0]

Well, i had received my NOA1 on May 2nd, and had not been touched at all or anything since. Then, today, I checked again, and not only had I been touched (that really does sound wrong), but my status had been updated with a message that read as follows:

Current Status:

On June 15, 2006, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case. The notice explains in detail what additional material is needed. If you have questions about the notice, what is required, or if 30 days have passed and you have not received the notice. Please contact the service center where you submitted your application during business hours.

Seems like my RFE is on the way ....although I'll be believe it when I see it. That being said, I suppose its possible (though unlikely) that they're sending an RFE unrelated to IMBRA, which would really suck. I guess I'll just have to wait and find out.

Good luck to everyone!

[kitkat1 5]

Well, i had received my NOA1 on May 2nd, and had not been touched at all or anything since. Then, today, I checked again, and not only had I been touched (that really does sound wrong), but my status had been updated with a message that read as follows:

Current Status:

On June 15, 2006, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case. The notice explains in detail what additional material is needed. If you have questions about the notice, what is required, or if 30 days have passed and you have not received the notice. Please contact the service center where you submitted your application during business hours.

Seems like my RFE is on the way ....although I'll be believe it when I see it. That being said, I suppose its possible (though unlikely) that they're sending an RFE unrelated to IMBRA, which would really suck. I guess I'll just have to wait and find out.

Good luck to everyone!

This message was on your online case status? WOW.

[timesnap 0]

Wow that is really cool...i hope you get imbra rfe soon ....

[rlt 0]

I hate the fact they don´t update my status since my petition was recalled!

I´ll never know when the RFE was sent.

I honestly don´t think the recalled cases will be expedited.

It sucks to be in this situation.

I´m calling them tomorrow.

[hockeygal 0]

looks like vermont will be the speedier service centre with the RFEs too!

(and for those people whose petitions they recalled from the consulates, they really should be!)