Mixed Signals

[canadian_wife 1,822]

We also got an RFE, USCIS is particular about the timing of it, so yes you do need to get it back to them ASAP

Good luck

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Now you know why the 1-800 number is non-affectionately known as the "Mis-Information Line". For those who don't yet know, when you call the 1-800 number you don't talk to an immigration official - you talk to a call center employee who has the same computer screen in front of him'/her that you do when you access your status update. They have a script of prepared answers that they consult and they refer to the same screens that you can see. You can call up the 1-800 line 4 times in one day and each time you will get 4 different answers from 4 different people. If you ask them something that isn't on their script they may escalate the call to an actual immigration officer but they are very resistant to do so, so it really needs to be something for which they don't have a canned response. They have no access to your file; they have no access to any immigration abilities other than answering the phone and filing an inquiry if the circumstances warrant it. They definitely cannot tell you that your file is ok, nor can they tell you anything about processing times other than the publicly available published numbers - which you can consult yourself.

So, take anything you get from them with a huge grain of salt and before you follow any 'advice' they offer, run it past VJ members here who will be able to tell you if it is valid or if you are wasting your time - or worse, going to get you into deep trouble, which has also been known to happen when people have followed the advice given to them by the Misinformation line.

Edited July 27, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Darnell 8,478]

Just received my RFE hard copy at 12:30 today. They're asking for a supplement to the old version of a form that was used, to explain the first K-1 that I file for over 2 years ago. I'm thinking that apparently my attorney used an out dated form or "waiver" last April when my current fiancé and I started this process. Anyway, I thought we had ample time to get this done, but USCIS is giving us only until August 19th to get it back to them. When my attorney mentioned that they can file for an extension if necessary, I flipped the I-797E over, and on the back it states that "if there is a certain date, and we do not reply by that date, they will make a decision based on the evidence that they have. No extensions will be granted." So we have to get things in on time! or it could lead to a denial down the line.

I suggest you respond to the RFE, do not allow lawyer to prep anything.

Sure, get his input, but don't let him/her do more than eyeball the letter.

Lawyers love to 'do extra things' - is always fun for them, to add more billable time for your account.

If you 'flipped the I-797E' in front of yer attorney, then hopefully you trained him up, a bit. Otherwise, start thinking about chargebacks to the attorney. Using outdated forms is a sure sign of 'don't give a sh|t'.

Good Luck !

[Going Green 5]

Just received my RFE hard copy at 12:30 today. They're asking for a supplement to the old version of a form that was used, to explain the first K-1 that I file for over 2 years ago. I'm thinking that apparently my attorney used an out dated form or "waiver" last April when my current fiancé and I started this process. Anyway, I thought we had ample time to get this done, but USCIS is giving us only until August 19th to get it back to them. When my attorney mentioned that they can file for an extension if necessary, I flipped the I-797E over, and on the back it states that "if there is a certain date, and we do not reply by that date, they will make a decision based on the evidence that they have. No extensions will be granted." So we have to get things in on time! or it could lead to a denial down the line.

Recieved our RFE today, yeap missed an X and proof of meeting (which I just wrote a letter the first time oops) so I have stuffed them with all they will need overnight it in the morning and hopefully will get a quick response of approval!!! fingers crossed!!