RFE question

[Derry Lea 2]

We received RFE yesterday.It says we haven't answered on one question.On the copy of the package we made we saw the box was ticked.However my fiance filled it and posted in back today.We had to send only the I-797 sheet right and not the I-129F form all over again?Because on the I-797 it just says the question that wasn't answered and underneath you can choose between yes/no and sign it.I wanted to ask also if anyone here knows if once you send the RFE back the case is being looked after by the same adjudicator.And also is there any cases when they send you 1 RFE for one thing and then another RFE for something different?

Thank you for all answers

and good luck to everyone with the patience part

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

We received RFE yesterday.It says we haven't answered on one question.On the copy of the package we made we saw the box was ticked.However my fiance filled it and posted in back today.We had to send only the I-797 sheet right and not the I-129F form all over again?Because on the I-797 it just says the question that wasn't answered and underneath you can choose between yes/no and sign it.I wanted to ask also if anyone here knows if once you send the RFE back the case is being looked after by the same adjudicator.And also is there any cases when they send you 1 RFE for one thing and then another RFE for something different?

Thank you for all answers

and good luck to everyone with the patience part

Yes, the same adjudicator gets it back. It is very rare for a case to be moved to another adjudicator once assigned and only happens for things like maternity leave, an adjudicator quits or gets transferred, etc.

They do not send more than one RFE. If you do not respond satisfactorily to the RFE they will deny the case. You cannot appeal a denied case. You CAN pay a fee of $585 and file an I-290 to re-open the case, and you would have to decide to do that or file a new petition.

If you have responded as requested don't worry.

Once a case has an RFE, then "all bets are off" regarding processing times and adjusicators each handle RFEs in their own manner. Some put them aside and do all the RFEs together when they have a stack, some adjudicators finish each day by reviewing any returned RFEs from that day, etc.

One thing to bear in mind, is that RFE or not, an adjudicator will spend 15-20 minutes with your case, that is all. They review them, go through the file, check off their list (the backgorund check was done by others) and either approve it or send it for RFE or for supervisor review. They check off another box or two or three to generate an RFE (someone else does that) Someone else receives the RFE and sorts them, then gives them back to the adjudicator. Occasionally, the case will be handed off to an investigator to check on some missing or unclear information rather that get an RFE or be reviewed by a supervisor to make a decision on something. This is where "touches" come from. I never understood the desire for anyone to see a "touch" on their case. The best situation is to ee nothing and then get an approval. Occasionally there will be a "touch" and then the case gets approved. This was usually because of a supervisor review.

You really should not imagine that anyone gives a lot of thought to your case or is impressed by your "love story". It is a process, you meet the requirements and get approved or you don't and get an RFE or denial.

[Derry Lea 2]

Yes, the same adjudicator gets it back. It is very rare for a case to be moved to another adjudicator once assigned and only happens for things like maternity leave, an adjudicator quits or gets transferred, etc.

They do not send more than one RFE. If you do not respond satisfactorily to the RFE they will deny the case. You cannot appeal a denied case. You CAN pay a fee of $585 and file an I-290 to re-open the case, and you would have to decide to do that or file a new petition.

If you have responded as requested don't worry.

Once a case has an RFE, then "all bets are off" regarding processing times and adjusicators each handle RFEs in their own manner. Some put them aside and do all the RFEs together when they have a stack, some adjudicators finish each day by reviewing any returned RFEs from that day, etc.

One thing to bear in mind, is that RFE or not, an adjudicator will spend 15-20 minutes with your case, that is all. They review them, go through the file, check off their list (the backgorund check was done by others) and either approve it or send it for RFE or for supervisor review. They check off another box or two or three to generate an RFE (someone else does that) Someone else receives the RFE and sorts them, then gives them back to the adjudicator. Occasionally, the case will be handed off to an investigator to check on some missing or unclear information rather that get an RFE or be reviewed by a supervisor to make a decision on something. This is where "touches" come from. I never understood the desire for anyone to see a "touch" on their case. The best situation is to ee nothing and then get an approval. Occasionally there will be a "touch" and then the case gets approved. This was usually because of a supervisor review.

You really should not imagine that anyone gives a lot of thought to your case or is impressed by your "love story". It is a process, you meet the requirements and get approved or you don't and get an RFE or denial.

Thank you both Gary and Alla for the response.its great to have someone like you around.I will always hope we will be one of the lucky ones who get approved short after the RFE (hope is all I have ) .I don't need any touches.I just want to see petition approved!