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I'm on the August, 2011 application list, but haven't yet received a response.

Judging by the associated thread, it should be happening any day.

I'll be leaving the country for a month in two days, and away for about a month.

Obviously, if I'm approved, everything is great. What would happen, though, if I instead got a Request for Evidence (RFE) in the mail while I was away?

I might not see it for a month after its arrival. How much time are you given to return it?

Thanks in advance!

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I'm on the August, 2011 application list, but haven't yet received a response.

Judging by the associated thread, it should be happening any day.

I'll be leaving the country for a month in two days, and away for about a month.

Obviously, if I'm approved, everything is great. What would happen, though, if I instead got a Request for Evidence (RFE) in the mail while I was away?

I might not see it for a month after its arrival. How much time are you given to return it?

Thanks in advance!

Hi there (from K1-beneficiary-CANADA)

We had an RFE... 11-April-2012. We had until 04-July- 2012 to respond. (Responded ASAP, now have NOA2 )

Happy Journey

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Upcoming AOS Interview (March 21) RESCHEDULED between March 28 - June 6
EAD/AP combo card: 2013-03-15
AOS interview: APRIL 16th approved
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Filed: Country: United Kingdom
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It's hard to imagine asking someone to open every piece of mail received at our apartment for a month, just to see if we received an RFE!

The envelope will be clearly marked with something referring to USCIS. I got two letters this month, they both say "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services" on the front. One also mentions "Department of Homeland Security". It should be clear enough. :)

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I'm on the August, 2011 application list, but haven't yet received a response.

Judging by the associated thread, it should be happening any day.

I'll be leaving the country for a month in two days, and away for about a month.

Obviously, if I'm approved, everything is great. What would happen, though, if I instead got a Request for Evidence (RFE) in the mail while I was away?

I might not see it for a month after its arrival. How much time are you given to return it?

Thanks in advance!

No RFE during this ROC process yet.

But I did get one during AOS. Was given 87 days to respond.

Based on that you have enough time if you will only be away for a month.

BUT!! I would still arrange for a relative or a friend (preferably someone with access to a scanner!) check your mail while you are away.

Safe travels, and hope you get an approval instead of RFE!!

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It's hard to imagine asking someone to open every piece of mail received at our apartment for a month, just to see if we received an RFE!

Your joking right? Just ask them to pick up your mail. They would only open the ONE LETTER that's from the USCIS .

Are you tracking your case status on the USCIS site? If you are, then you'll know ahead of time if that RFE is coming, or not.

Good luck

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AOS: 2012-12-28
NOA's x 2: 2012-01-04
Bio App: 2012-02-05 (Honolulu, HAWAII)
Upcoming AOS Interview (March 21) RESCHEDULED between March 28 - June 6
EAD/AP combo card: 2013-03-15
AOS interview: APRIL 16th approved
Green Card: April 25th 2013 - 2015

ROC: 2015-Jan-20
NOA: 2015-Jan-27

BIO Appt: 2015-Feb-24

Approved: 2015-May-26

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I'm on the August, 2011 application list, but haven't yet received a response.

Judging by the associated thread, it should be happening any day.

I'll be leaving the country for a month in two days, and away for about a month.

Obviously, if I'm approved, everything is great. What would happen, though, if I instead got a Request for Evidence (RFE) in the mail while I was away?

I might not see it for a month after its arrival. How much time are you given to return it?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Scott;

I'm sure you know me from August 2011 VSC list. You will be fine, even If you get a RFE (Hopefully not).

You will have plenty time to respond almost 3 months, let's say a RFE letter came right after you've left US, since you will be abroad for a month, you do have still 2 months to respond anyway.

Nothing to worry, I also think your case will be handled within this week & hopefully you will be hearing something right before the Memorial Day weekend. See you at the August 2011 thread.

Until then take care & have a nice trip !.... Btw, you'd better get somebody to check your mails just in case.

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"Patience is the key to the paradise (US Citizenship, in our case)"

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Belarus
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Are you tracking your case status on the USCIS site? If you are, then you'll know ahead of time if that RFE is coming, or not.

I'm tracking my case online but I don't even have the stage "RFE". Do they add it when they issue RFE? Do you have the RFE step? I'm just curious. :unsure: I have Acceptance/Initial Review/Decision/Post Desicion.

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January 12 - I-130 & I-485 Delivered

January 24 - Both checks cashed

January 26 - Both NoAs received

February 9 - Biometrics letter received

February 17 - Biometrics appointment

January 18 - Green Card Ordered (No Interview)

January 22 - Green Card Mailed

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I'm tracking my case online but I don't even have the stage "RFE". Do they add it when they issue RFE? Do you have the RFE step? I'm just curious. :unsure: I have Acceptance/Initial Review/Decision/Post Desicion.

First of all, DO NOT TRUST USCIS ON-LINE SYSTEM, it is not always updated & does not give details like a RFE but you can still believe old-fashioned mail delivery system by USPS.

FYI, there is no RFE stage in case status of USCIS on-line system.

"Patience is the key to the paradise (US Citizenship, in our case)"

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(From-Canadian- K1-Beneficiary)

Cino: you are right that the USCIS site doesn't give "detailed-details" about the RFE. However, from personal experience, the USCIS site did forewarn us that we'd be getting the RFE notice in the mail. No "detailed-details" given on the USCIS site, but a 'heads-up' that an 'old-fashioned' letter was on its way from the USCIS regarding RFE.

In our case, the site was very helpful. Just like the OP, Scott s, my fiance (USC) was away from home for awhile (but for work). He had family collect his mail, and we forewarned them (thanks to the USCIS site) that an important letter was on route from the USCIS. Within a few days, the letter was received, and scanned to myself & my fiance (USC). I was able to get ahead start on what the RFE requested, on behave of my fiance (USC). THE END.

HOPEfully, you won't get an RFE. If you do, you'll have time to deal with it, just like the others have stated.

Cheers and good luck

Edited by CANbirdUSman

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AOS: 2012-12-28
NOA's x 2: 2012-01-04
Bio App: 2012-02-05 (Honolulu, HAWAII)
Upcoming AOS Interview (March 21) RESCHEDULED between March 28 - June 6
EAD/AP combo card: 2013-03-15
AOS interview: APRIL 16th approved
Green Card: April 25th 2013 - 2015

ROC: 2015-Jan-20
NOA: 2015-Jan-27

BIO Appt: 2015-Feb-24

Approved: 2015-May-26

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(From-Canadian- K1-Beneficiary)

Cino: you are right that the USCIS site doesn't give "detailed-details" about the RFE. However, from personal experience, the USCIS site did forewarn us that we'd be getting the RFE notice in the mail. No "detailed-details" given on the USCIS site, but a 'heads-up' that an 'old-fashioned' letter was on its way from the USCIS regarding RFE.

In our case, the site was very helpful. Just like the OP, Scott s, my fiance (USC) was away from home for awhile (but for work). He had family collect his mail, and we forewarned them (thanks to the USCIS site) that an important letter was on route from the USCIS. Within a few days, the letter was received, and scanned to myself & my fiance (USC). I was able to get ahead start on what the RFE requested, on behave of my fiance (USC). THE END.

HOPEfully, you won't get an RFE. If you do, you'll have time to deal with it, just like the others have stated.

Cheers and good luck

-ps- {Posted 12 April 2012 - 01:47 PM}From VANCOUVER: (I-129F / K1-Visa applicant)

Checked my case status on the USCIS site today, the update read, "On April 11, 2012, we mailed "a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case..."

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AOS: 2012-12-28
NOA's x 2: 2012-01-04
Bio App: 2012-02-05 (Honolulu, HAWAII)
Upcoming AOS Interview (March 21) RESCHEDULED between March 28 - June 6
EAD/AP combo card: 2013-03-15
AOS interview: APRIL 16th approved
Green Card: April 25th 2013 - 2015

ROC: 2015-Jan-20
NOA: 2015-Jan-27

BIO Appt: 2015-Feb-24

Approved: 2015-May-26

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You'll have 87 days (USUALLY) to respond to an RFE. I would be more concerned about getting an interview letter while you are away.

OUR TIMELINE

I am the USC, husband is adjusting from B2.

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

08.06.2010 - Sent off I-485
08.25.2010 - NOA hard copies received (x4), case status available online: 765, 131, 130.
10.15.2010 - RFE received: need 2 additional photos for AP.
10.18.2010 - RFE response sent certified mail
10.21.2010 - Service request placed for biometrics
10.25.2010 - RFE received per USCIS
10.26.2010 - Text/email received - AP approved!
10.28.2010 - Biometrics appointment received, dated 10/22 - set for 11/19 @ 3:00 PM
11.01.2010 - Successful biometrics walk-in @ 9:45 AM; EAD card sent for production text/email @ 2:47 PM! I-485 case status now available online.
11.04.2010 - Text/Email (2nd) - EAD card sent for production
11.08.2010 - Text/Email (3rd) - EAD approved
11.10.2010 - EAD received
12.11.2010 - Interview letter received - 01.13.11
01.13.2011 - Interview - no decision on the spot
01.24.2011 - Approved! Card production ordered!

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

11.02.2012 - Mailed I-751 packet to VSC
11.08.2012 - Checks cashed
11.10.2012 - NOA1 received, dated 11.06.2012
11.17.2012 - Biometrics letter received for 12.05.2012
11.23.2012 - Successful early biometrics walk-in

05.03.2013 - Approved! Card production ordered!

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Just enjoy your vacation & have someone collect you mail...

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AOS: 2012-12-28
NOA's x 2: 2012-01-04
Bio App: 2012-02-05 (Honolulu, HAWAII)
Upcoming AOS Interview (March 21) RESCHEDULED between March 28 - June 6
EAD/AP combo card: 2013-03-15
AOS interview: APRIL 16th approved
Green Card: April 25th 2013 - 2015

ROC: 2015-Jan-20
NOA: 2015-Jan-27

BIO Appt: 2015-Feb-24

Approved: 2015-May-26

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Just enjoy your vacation & have someone collect you mail...

Ok... You've seen your case perfectly on-line & you knew that RFE is coming, but that is not always the case; most of the RFE's are not updated anyway.

What I'm saying is USCIS on-line system does not work flawlessly!....

"Patience is the key to the paradise (US Citizenship, in our case)"

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