RFE for Spousal visa of Permanent Resident

[Waiting234 18]

So, I have a friend who filed for his spouse of 6 years (he has like 15 years of working in the US as a permanent resident and visiting 2x per year, very tough). They filed in June 2011 and he has a question about his USCIS status. It just updated (an RFE)...

On April 3, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the material requested. This case will be held in suspense until we either receive the evidence/information or the opportunity to submit it expires. A new processing period will begin when we receive your response. You or your representative will be notified by that office of a decision or if any further information or action is needed from you. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.

This reads as if they have to wait 2 years again for another response. "A new processing period will begin when we receive your response". What is the typical response time for this kind of visa after the response to the RFE is sent back to VSC? On my K-1 for a spouse of US Citizen (me), it was 15 days, but this makes it sound like they were sent to the beginning of the line again for another 2 years of waiting. Thoughts?

[reese1 68]

No, the same thing applies. Once they receive the information requested they will continue working on the case. However, the longer they wait to submit the info the longer it will take.

[Waiting234 18]

No, the same thing applies. Once they receive the information requested they will continue working on the case. However, the longer they wait to submit the info the longer it will take.

Thanks Reese... I was reading too far into it.

[Athena June 37]

Reese is right. Your friend should respond to the RFE as soon as possible, as June 2011 priority dates are close to becoming current.