Biometrics, RFE and service request

[new123 0]

Hello all, a while after getting my receipt notice, my online status changed to RFE (Request for Evidence). A few days after that I received biometrics letter. Weeks after completing my fingerprints, my online status hasn't changed. I called USCIS customer service number and they said that they will start a "service request" to see whether the biometrics letter was what the online RFE status was refering to. He said I should hear back within 30 days. Does anyone know what a "service request" does.

Can initiating such service request cause any delay to the processing of the application? or cause them to re-send me biometrics letter? your input is appreciated.

[v333k 59]

Hello all, a while after getting my receipt notice, my online status changed to RFE (Request for Evidence). A few days after that I received biometrics letter. Weeks after completing my fingerprints, my online status hasn't changed. I called USCIS customer service number and they said that they will start a "service request" to see whether the biometrics letter was what the online RFE status was refering to. He said I should hear back within 30 days. Does anyone know what a "service request" does.

Can initiating such service request cause any delay to the processing of the application? or cause them to re-send me biometrics letter? your input is appreciated.

Hi,

The RFE online is for biometrics. The status online may not necessarily reflect your actual status as it is not up to date on what is going on regarding your case. A service request will inquire about your file and they will probably 2 weeks later contact you back and tell you that your application is at your local district office and you will be contacted by them for your interview when they reach your application. I don't think the service request will affect or delay your application.

HTH.

[dannyh86 3]

I was in the same boat as you, and I had read that for the n400 most of the RFE's are the biometrics appointment. Even though some people do get white or yellow forms saying they need to bring certain documents to their interviews but that depends on case to case though. Even though I knew that it was the biometrics letter, I still openend a service request just to be sure. Today I received a notice saying that the status of me service request is:

The biometrics appt. was mailed a certain date . The appt. was for certain date at 11:00 am. Hopefully it was received on time, if you did not receive the notice on time please advice USCIS to reschedule.

So this just explained that it is the actual biometrics appt.!!! Good Luck So does everyone who opens a service request get this same letter?

[GC2010 7]

Hello all, a while after getting my receipt notice, my online status changed to RFE (Request for Evidence). A few days after that I received biometrics letter. Weeks after completing my fingerprints, my online status hasn't changed. I called USCIS customer service number and they said that they will start a "service request" to see whether the biometrics letter was what the online RFE status was refering to. He said I should hear back within 30 days. Does anyone know what a "service request" does.

Can initiating such service request cause any delay to the processing of the application? or cause them to re-send me biometrics letter? your input is appreciated.

An service request is something use for us to tell uscis to speed up the process of our case service request don't delay it help by telling the officer that is working on ur case to check on ur case to see wats going on..

[Kathryn41 3,205]

They don't review citizenship applications in any detail for attachments until the time of the actual interview (since they know there will always be an interview) so they don't send out RFEs. If the cheque isn't right, they send back the whole package - if anything else isn't right, you will find out at the interview. The RFE statement is for the biometrics.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You need to develop some patience. Don't look for status updates every day. If you have done your biometrics, you'll need to chill for about 2 to 4 weeks until you'll get your interview letter. Think in weeks and months, not hours and days when it comes to USCIS.

Edited October 19, 2010 by Just Bob

[CVB 18]

You need to develop some patience. Don't look for status updates every day. If you have done your biometrics, you'll need to chill for about 2 to 4 weeks until you'll get your interview letter. Think in weeks and months, not hours and days when it comes to USCIS.

I agree... but it is very frustrating to see that some people that have filed later and have to go to the same local USCIS office are being handled before me. I can see no logic in that. It's not that I have anything special going on. I'm just a regular guy with no history or problems.

Hard to follow sometimes.