October 2009 AOS Filers

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

Just got home and checked the case status online. The good thing is that it works now and I can get some info But, there is also bad news, they sent RFE on October 27th. Now I'm nervous and trying to think what they want. Oh well, I guess we just have to wait for the actual document to arrive and see. Hope it's not too bad and easy to fix

I'm glad you can access it now!

I just checked our status online and all 4 forms say 'last updated 10/29/2009' whereas before they were all 10/26/2009. Does this mean they were 'touched'? I never quite understood that term...

Yes when my parents were touched a few weeks ago, they received their biometrics a few days later, dated the same day their files were touched..

Oh that would be great! (: I hope that's what it is

[sweetanastasia 0]

That's good you can check your status online! How can you tell they sent RFE? You know how they have like 6 circles and all of my applications is at Initial Review circle. besides those circles, does yours show anything else??

Hope your RFE isn't too complicated, it shouldn't!

It highlights RFE circle (the third circle) and the message says they sent RFE on October 26th. Checked the mail today, still not there. Hope to get it tomorrow.

Edited October 29, 2009 by sweetanastasia

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

That's good you can check your status online! How can you tell they sent RFE? You know how they have like 6 circles and all of my applications is at Initial Review circle. besides those circles, does yours show anything else??

Hope your RFE isn't too complicated, it shouldn't!

It highlights RFE circle (the third circle) and the message says they sent RFE on October 26th. Checked the mail today, still not there. Hope to get it tomorrow.

I'm sure it will be something simple that you'll just have to send back to them! Keep us posted =)

[hudons 0]

Bad news for me too.... I got an RFE for my I-485 this morning via e-mail.

What a kick in the teeth. Still it feels good to know that I'm not the only one in this situation.

Good luck with yours sweetanastasia! Fingers crossed.

[ReeRee 0]

Bad news for me too.... I got an RFE for my I-485 this morning via e-mail.

What a kick in the teeth. Still it feels good to know that I'm not the only one in this situation.

Good luck with yours sweetanastasia! Fingers crossed.

Hope it's something you can send back real easy Keep us posted!!

[sweetanastasia 0]

Bad news for me too.... I got an RFE for my I-485 this morning via e-mail.

What a kick in the teeth. Still it feels good to know that I'm not the only one in this situation.

Good luck with yours sweetanastasia! Fingers crossed.

Thank you Hudons! Hope it all will be fine. Waiting for the actual letter is really annoying though.

[km24 0]

That's good you can check your status online! How can you tell they sent RFE? You know how they have like 6 circles and all of my applications is at Initial Review circle. besides those circles, does yours show anything else??

Hope your RFE isn't too complicated, it shouldn't!

It highlights RFE circle (the third circle) and the message says they sent RFE on October 26th. Checked the mail today, still not there. Hope to get it tomorrow.

I'm sure it will be something simple that you'll just have to send back to them! Keep us posted =)

I agree with you! Hope everything will be fine. Just send what they need asap.

I'm still waiting for my bio letter.. It seems everyone already received theirs this week..

[luckykaren 0]

Just got home and checked the case status online. The good thing is that it works now and I can get some info But, there is also bad news, they sent RFE on October 27th. Now I'm nervous and trying to think what they want. Oh well, I guess we just have to wait for the actual document to arrive and see. Hope it's not too bad and easy to fix

I'm glad you can access it now!

I just checked our status online and all 4 forms say 'last updated 10/29/2009' whereas before they were all 10/26/2009. Does this mean they were 'touched'? I never quite understood that term...

Ah! That's what it is. I didn't know the meaning of 'touched', but I guess mine were 'touched' on 10/27 as well!

For everyone who received RFE, I hope those are easy ones. Cheer up!!!!!

Edited October 30, 2009 by luckykaren

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

That's good you can check your status online! How can you tell they sent RFE? You know how they have like 6 circles and all of my applications is at Initial Review circle. besides those circles, does yours show anything else??

Hope your RFE isn't too complicated, it shouldn't!

It highlights RFE circle (the third circle) and the message says they sent RFE on October 26th. Checked the mail today, still not there. Hope to get it tomorrow.

I'm sure it will be something simple that you'll just have to send back to them! Keep us posted =)

I agree with you! Hope everything will be fine. Just send what they need asap.

I'm still waiting for my bio letter.. It seems everyone already received theirs this week..

Don't worry, I'm still waiting on Phil's bio letter too.

Good luck to everyone with their RFEs!! I'm it will be something simple

Ah! That's what it is. I didn't know the meaning of 'touched', but I guess mine were 'touched' on 10/27 as well!

For everyone who received RFE, I hope those are easy ones. Cheer up!!!!!

haha I know, it helps to know this since I saw it everywhere

[ReeRee 0]

That's good you can check your status online! How can you tell they sent RFE? You know how they have like 6 circles and all of my applications is at Initial Review circle. besides those circles, does yours show anything else??

Hope your RFE isn't too complicated, it shouldn't!

It highlights RFE circle (the third circle) and the message says they sent RFE on October 26th. Checked the mail today, still not there. Hope to get it tomorrow.

I'm sure it will be something simple that you'll just have to send back to them! Keep us posted =)

I agree with you! Hope everything will be fine. Just send what they need asap.

I'm still waiting for my bio letter.. It seems everyone already received theirs this week..

Don't worry, though I know how you feel. But I'm sure your letter will come soon Just like NOA came right after laurelmike and I received:) Have a good weekend!!

[RichelRichel 1]

hi everyone, can i join?

just sent AOS & EAD just recently..

took us forever before we could file

due to financial tight problems.

but the fun begins.

goodluck everyone

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

hi everyone, can i join?

just sent AOS & EAD just recently..

took us forever before we could file

due to financial tight problems.

but the fun begins.

goodluck everyone

Welcome aboard!! I must say, waiting is more fun with the people here on VJ to vent to! (; Hope your case is speedy!

[sweetanastasia 0]

OK, I got the RFE letter today. And of course my worst nightmares came true. They were not satisfied with our I-864. The problem is my lovely husband keeps all of his documents in a complete MESS It took me almost two weeks to go through all of the boxes with bills/documents/letters to try to find any tax related documents. I guess I did not find all of them

What they need is for us to send them all federal income tax documentation submitted to IRS for year 2008. Which I did in fact (well at least all I could find in my hubby's mess). I guess USCIS is not happy with what I've sent, therefore just to be on a safe side I think I'm going to request IRS transcript from IRS, which takes two weeks to deliver (according to IRS website). I'll have my husband call them on Monday to make a request. I wish it was a weekday today!

Another thing USCIS requests is a letter of employment and paystubs from my husband's work. His income has doubled comparing to the previous year. I guess USCIS just want to see the proof that we're not lying. Oh well we'll get them what they need.

Basically, everything they are not happy with is possible to fix, I'm just upset that I will have to lose about 3 weeks of time now I'm very anxious to go home, I haven't seen my family since February 2009, and looks like it's going to be at least 3 more months of waiting

[Greg001 0]

OK, I got the RFE letter today. And of course my worst nightmares came true. They were not satisfied with our I-864. The problem is my lovely husband keeps all of his documents in a complete MESS It took me almost two weeks to go through all of the boxes with bills/documents/letters to try to find any tax related documents. I guess I did not find all of them

What they need is for us to send them all federal income tax documentation submitted to IRS for year 2008. Which I did in fact (well at least all I could find in my hubby's mess). I guess USCIS is not happy with what I've sent, therefore just to be on a safe side I think I'm going to request IRS transcript from IRS, which takes two weeks to deliver (according to IRS website). I'll have my husband call them on Monday to make a request. I wish it was a weekday today!

Another thing USCIS requests is a letter of employment and paystubs from my husband's work. His income has doubled comparing to the previous year. I guess USCIS just want to see the proof that we're not lying. Oh well we'll get them what they need.

Basically, everything they are not happy with is possible to fix, I'm just upset that I will have to lose about 3 weeks of time now I'm very anxious to go home, I haven't seen my family since February 2009, and looks like it's going to be at least 3 more months of waiting

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully by calling the IRS you can get tax transcripts quicker than mailing in the IRS request form. I submitted tax transcripts for 2007, 2006, 2005 but a copy of my tax return for 2008. Just this week I requested a tax transcript for 2008 to be on the safe side. Good luck and keep positive.

[MissAfrica 0]

sweetanastasia

you can get your tax transcripts by going to your local IRS office, it's much faster than calling and waiting for 10 to 15 days. You can make an appointment but walk-ins are always welcome. I was in and out with my trancripts in less than one hour. Here's the link where you can find your local IRS office and the services they offer. http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html

Good luck