Question regarding a possible extension for a RFE

[Tempeck 0]

Hello everyone. I wanted to ask anyone who had been issued an RFE whether they are aware if it's possible to extend the deadline for a RFE? I received a RFE in regards to the I-130 I had submitted. The deadline is September 19th. However, with the way things seem to be working out - I will have to go to see my wife overseas. The problem is, that I will not be able to go until the first week of September (earliest), and that only leaves me about a week to ten days in which to get the proper documents I require and have them faxed back to the US, after which they have to be mailed to USCIS (so, really cutting it close). Unfortunately, it's not just an issue of submitting forms but rather correcting a major oversight on my part. The marriage certificate I submitted was not acceptable to USCIS (because it was never registered/recorded with any civil authority ), therefore I would have to go again and get a civil marriage certificate and make sure it was properly registered. So you can imagine calling this an oversight doesn't quite bring justice to this mistake. I cannot just "up" and leave due to work and scheduling. I spoke with a USCIS representative and I was told that as long as I get the proper marriage certificate made that there should be no problem to my case. Of course I would have to explain what exactly occurred and also provide further evidence like pictures (from when we initially got married). Does anyone know whether USCIS would be willing to extend the RFE deadline? The reason I ask is on the back of the blue RFE instruction sheet, it says that "NO extension of time will be granted." Do you think it's possible to send in a written request, or will they just refuse regardless of the circumstances? I appreciate any help that can be offered. Thanks in advance, and good luck to all.

[shirlJ831 0]

from my understanding (and maybe I am wrong) you cannot get an extension for a RFE.... let me say that is what my sister was told when she needed one they told her NO in no un certain terms maybe someone with more experience knows good luck