IMBRA RFE return

[Identity 0]

Is there a certain period in which the RFE must be returned?

[Mew 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

[Identity 0]

Just saw it: September 11th, 2006

[vartan 0]

yeah believe it is 90 days

[sleepless in OR 2]

yeah believe it is 90 days

I just checked mine - it has a notice date of June 26, and says return all infor requested by Sep 18. 84 days I believe. Why 84 - who knows which hat they pulled this policy out of? It looks like it may vary from person to person.

[Identity 0]

yeah believe it is 90 days

I just checked mine - it has a notice date of June 26, and says return all infor requested by Sep 18. 84 days I believe. Why 84 - who knows which hat they pulled this policy out of? It looks like it may vary from person to person.

I thought the scanned RFE notice was the standard mail-out, including the date.

[Identity 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

If the case is abandoned, is one required to file any other paperwork with the USCIS?

[michellek1976 0]

Our RFE said 12 weeks.

[Identity 0]

What if the RFE looks slightly different from the scanned copy found in this section? The other copy doesn't mention anything about filing a waiver.

[Mew 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

If the case is abandoned, is one required to file any other paperwork with the USCIS?

Umm, I'm not sure. But if you abandoned the case, then I'd guess you'd have to refile.

What if the RFE looks slightly different from the scanned copy found in this section? The other copy doesn't mention anything about filing a waiver.

Follow the instructions on *your* RFE.

[Identity 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

If the case is abandoned, is one required to file any other paperwork with the USCIS?

Umm, I'm not sure. But if you abandoned the case, then I'd guess you'd have to refile.

What if the RFE looks slightly different from the scanned copy found in this section? The other copy doesn't mention anything about filing a waiver.

Follow the instructions on *your* RFE.

They do differ then? I assumed that the IMBRA rules applied to everyone.

[Mew 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

If the case is abandoned, is one required to file any other paperwork with the USCIS?

Umm, I'm not sure. But if you abandoned the case, then I'd guess you'd have to refile.

What if the RFE looks slightly different from the scanned copy found in this section? The other copy doesn't mention anything about filing a waiver.

Follow the instructions on *your* RFE.

They do differ then? I assumed that the IMBRA rules applied to everyone.

IMBRA rules do apply to everyone but what one's required to do because of them differ.

From I-129f instructions:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved

within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver. To request a waiver you must submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation of your claim to the waiver.

If you have committed a violent offense against a person or person, USCIS may not grant such a waiver unless you can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist.

Edited September 8, 2006 by Mew

[Identity 0]

Yes, there is. It comes in the intructions. If you fail to return it within the period of time stated in the RFE, you're abandoning the case.

If the case is abandoned, is one required to file any other paperwork with the USCIS?

Umm, I'm not sure. But if you abandoned the case, then I'd guess you'd have to refile.

What if the RFE looks slightly different from the scanned copy found in this section? The other copy doesn't mention anything about filing a waiver.

Follow the instructions on *your* RFE.

They do differ then? I assumed that the IMBRA rules applied to everyone.

IMBRA rules do apply to everyone but what one's required to do because of them differ.

From I-129f instructions:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved

within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver. To request a waiver you must submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation of your claim to the waiver.

If you have committed a violent offense against a person or person, USCIS may not grant such a waiver unless you can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist.

Just as I thought. This is the petitioner's second K1 within a two-year period. Thus a waiver request is required. However, this particular IMBRA RFE does not state that. This is where it differs from the scanned copy available in this forum.

[Identity 0]

Can anyone confirm if a waiver is required in my case when the RFE does not mention it?

[Mew 0]

Can anyone confirm if a waiver is required in my case when the RFE does not mention it?

If you answer 'yes' to any of these questions, you do need a waiver:

Have you filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past?

Have you previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition?