Just checked USCIS website - got an RFE

[dwheels76 5,475]

Thanks - NOA1 is February 8.

Way to be positive about this Kennard. Good news is they are looking at your case and soon as you zip that whatever to them you are done. NOA2 forthcoming. woo hoo.

But yes I have to agree with the others RFE's a poppin like crazy out of Vermont. Somebody is upset up in there. Let's go help them shall we. I got time.

[Joandjo 20]

We got one on the Original Petition. It didn't turn out to be more than a 2 week delay. Just the amount of time for me to copy it, send it and them to read it and then bam it was NOA2 time and we were busy setting up the appointments and buying airline tickets and counting up money for the AOS,

Seemed alot worse than it turned out to be in our case.

Here is what the message from the USCIS website says

On July 30, 2012, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, 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.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Joandjo

[rayandmel 39]

Hang in there friend. I feel your pain, but you may be in a better boat than others. They updated my file to RFE response review today. Hoping I hear something soon. Hoping yours is a quick fix. It will be ok! At least they are on your file!

Edited July 30, 2012 by rayandmelissa

[Level99 1]

Yep I suspect it might be the passport size picture. When we were in the Philippines we requested a passport type picture for me and my fiancee. I then submitted it and realized later it was blue background instead of white or off white. To prepare for a possible RFE I had my fiancee several months ago take another passport type picture against a white background that she emailed to me. So I am prepared to submit the correct background. Hopefully the RFE is for that.

And yes I am being processed at the infamous VSC

If it is a RFE for the passport photos, I got hit with something similar ("Face is too large"). Quoted from my RFE:

The photos must be taken within 30 days of the date of this notice and must conform to the specifications below.

So if you think that the RFE is likely for that, be prepared to go to WalMart or something the day you receive the RFE in the mail to get new ones taken. As a paranoid person, that's exactly what I did because nobody wants to fiddle with a RFE twice.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Yep I suspect it might be the passport size picture. When we were in the Philippines we requested a passport type picture for me and my fiancee. I then submitted it and realized later it was blue background instead of white or off white. To prepare for a possible RFE I had my fiancee several months ago take another passport type picture against a white background that she emailed to me. So I am prepared to submit the correct background. Hopefully the RFE is for that.

And yes I am being processed at the infamous VSC

For future users this question might be helpful, and someone with more experience can comment on the validity or truth of the statement/question:

Could he not mailed the photos to VSC as soon as he noticed that the one he submitted may not be 100%? This way avoiding the RFE?

Thanks.

I also agreed with other members, great to know they are working on your petition. Good Luck.

[X Factor 1,112]

If it is a RFE for the passport photos, I got hit with something similar ("Face is too large"). Quoted from my RFE:

So if you think that the RFE is likely for that, be prepared to go to WalMart or something the day you receive the RFE in the mail to get new ones taken. As a paranoid person, that's exactly what I did because nobody wants to fiddle with a RFE twice.

I am ready for my Walmart trip

[islandgal 74]

Here is what the message from the USCIS website says

On July 30, 2012, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, 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.

Finally they've looked at your file. Yeah! Hopefully it's just the photo and you can resolve it quickly.

[PSM 8]

Oh no! You have been waiting for so long! Hopefully, you will have a quick turn around for NOA2... Good way to stay positive though in realizing they have touched your file!

[Bryan and Isabel 29]

Hang in there man, we have all seen this before in VJ and the result is always POSITIVE! :dance: :thumbs:

[sabi 148]

Could he not mailed the photos to VSC as soon as he noticed that the one he submitted may not be 100%? This way avoiding the RFE?

the answer is no, he couldn't. once you send the form and realize you missed something you have to wait for a RFE.

[sweetlymystic 19]

Yep I suspect it might be the passport size picture. When we were in the Philippines we requested a passport type picture for me and my fiancee. I then submitted it and realized later it was blue background instead of white or off white. To prepare for a possible RFE I had my fiancee several months ago take another passport type picture against a white background that she emailed to me. So I am prepared to submit the correct background. Hopefully the RFE is for that.

And yes I am being processed at the infamous VSC

Hmmmmmmm...I am sure the passport picture is the reason...Quick thinking to have another done. Congrats to at least getting some kind of movement out of Vermont....Send it in quickly and Best of Luck on going forward:-)

[Andie 147]

I am ready for my Walmart trip

Yes... you're on someone's desk !

Let's look forward to it all being resolved soon

[Pitaya 2,577]

Here is what the message from the USCIS website says

On July 30, 2012, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, 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.

Wait for the official notice, respond, submit...done. Hopefully, you will have no problems.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[abner137 48]

Sorry to hear that, at least they went through your file quickly and wrote it, instead of waiting five months and then sending it....oh no, that's what they did...... .... at least you know it's not in limbo anymore.

Good Luck, I'm sure you'll respond and get some much deserved attention soon!

[X Factor 1,112]

oh no kennard...what have you done :crying: joking

hey atleast that's a good thing that you know someone is working on your case lol

after you received your rfe hardcopy...run fast to your nearest post office and send it over night...make sure put some waiver so that no signature required..specially nobody will be signing it due to PO BOX not an actual office. just wait for your love letter from uscis it will be a blue paper ehehe goodluck!!!!

Good tip