My status updated

[Sand 5]

I got a message from USCIS .. and i am wondering if this for the Bio.?

Request for Evidence

On October 22, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Thanks alot.

[dannyh86 3]

most likely yes. most of the times the RFE is the biometrics dont worry just wait for the appointment. congrats n good luck

[jandk 6]

I got a message from USCIS .. and i am wondering if this for the Bio.?

Request for Evidence

On October 22, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Thanks alot.

there should be a checklist thats with that message. in the checklist near the bottom it will tell you what it is needing for you to send in to them

[NickD 202]

LOL, here is a copy of the one and only status update we received from the USCIS.

"On March 31, 2008, we received this N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition."

Did we get excited about this? Not really. We been dealing with the USCIS for seven years now and consider these processing and updates to be a bad joke and still have two more cases pending.

But the real major problem with these updates, is that the USCIS, ombudsman, and even your senator's office treats these updates as the word of the almighty himself. Now that can give you major problems.

One nice thing about the Department of State, they openly admit their status updates is a bad joke. Just our experience, but would like to hear positive comments on this, maybe it is just us.

[Sand 5]

Here is the full message that i got.

Request for Evidence

On October 22, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

A request for evidence is made when an application/petition is lacking required documentation/evidence (initial evidence) or the officer needs more documentation/evidence (additional evidence) to determine an applicant's eligibility for the benefit sought. We may send you a request for evidence at any stage of our review. The request will indicate what evidence or information is needed for us to fully evaluate your application or petition. The notice will explain where to send the evidence and will give the deadline for your response. Your application or petition will be held in suspense during that time. If you receive a request for evidence and have questions about what you need to submit, you may call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

[sparks 0]

Most likely it is for biometrics. I got the same exact email and a few days later I got my biometrics appointment letter. Good luck

[ledo2131 1]

Got the same message last week and received biometrics letter 3 days later. Just had my (walk-in) FP done yesterday, 2 weeks before my appointment.

Got the same message last week and received biometrics letter 3 days later. Just had my (walk-in) FP done yesterday, 2 weeks before my appointment.

[Sand 5]

Thank you so much.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Here is the full message that i got.

Request for Evidence

On October 22, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

A request for evidence is made when an application/petition is lacking required documentation/evidence (initial evidence) or the officer needs more documentation/evidence (additional evidence) to determine an applicant's eligibility for the benefit sought. We may send you a request for evidence at any stage of our review. The request will indicate what evidence or information is needed for us to fully evaluate your application or petition. The notice will explain where to send the evidence and will give the deadline for your response. Your application or petition will be held in suspense during that time. If you receive a request for evidence and have questions about what you need to submit, you may call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Yes - it is the biometrics appointment letter. They don't really issue RFEs for any other purpose at the Naturalization level as they know everyone will be interviewed and any missing documentation can be presented then. In fact, they don't really review your file until it reaches the interviewing officer's desk once they are satisfied that the criteria for citizenship have been met (length of PR status, residency and physical presence in country, etc.).

Edited October 24, 2010 by Kathryn41