RFE i-485

[Fergs 0]

Drat, double drat and further drat..

After successfully getting the EAD and the Fiancee visa to get into the country without lawyers or attorneys, we were changing status and says we are getting a RFE in the post soon.

We posted off the packet in November. Problem is, we were hoping to get back to Europe in May, my sister is due to give birth in April and we want to be there for the Christening.

Does the RFE considerably delay the process for the i-485? The average time is 4 months for the AOS at the service centre so I was kind of hoping to get everything out of the way by end of April.. Does the RFE mean that my packet is now back to the start of the queue?

Really annoyed by this and it was probably something trivial that I forgot to include.

Thanks

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[TimeTravel 78]

Yes, RFE considerably delay the process.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The case is paused while the RFE is pending. It doesn't go back to the beginning. If you send it back in quickly, that will minimize the delay. Good luck.

[ceadsearc 516]

Depends on what it is for and how quickly you respond. Our RFE only caused a delay of maybe a week. Sometimes it takes longer - once you respond they have several weeks to review it.

[beejay 123]

An RFE won't necessarily significantly delay your process. Your packet does not go back to the beginning but is put on "pause" while they wait for your response. It also could mean that once they receive whatever they have asked for the greencard will then be approved. We received 2 during AOS and still got the greencard in 4 months - it came the day before the EAD and AP were approved.

Just be ready to respond quickly and appropriately once it arrives.

Good luck and I wish you a quick turnaround time!

[kcoyclay1 98]

Respond ASAP. Your case is placed on hold until the request is received by USCIS meaning the ball in in your court until you submit the documents.