pending I601 RFE response review for over 4 months

[Mohamed Ayadi 0]

Hello I601 victims

here is my story so far , i filed my I601 last year , in July by Dec 2012 on the 3rd my Status changed from Request for Evidence to Request for Evidence Response Review and of course my wife and I start getting anxious about getting a decision soon ... well it has been no over 140 days and after a couple of service request we received a letter from USCIS Nebraska saying we should receive a decision within 90 TO 120 days ...yup i am szrious another 90 to 120 days on top of the 140 days that has passed already to get a decision God willing ... any Ideas , please share your experience ..

[Imisshome 0]

Hi I got a RFE on may 9th witch it was 3 signatures and I sent them on may 20th and today I got approved my I-601 waiver I'm so happy I get to go see my wife again in the US I've been away for 8 months well on June 13th it's gonna be 8 months and now I'm so happy

[losornio 0]

I know this is way time passed but i just got a rfe what signatures was needed

[losornio 0]

I know this is way time passed but i just got a rfe what signatures was needed

[auolah 0]

Hi Mohamed,

Have you heard any response yet?

[Shiobhan 235]

OP probably did he has not been back

if nit he should contact his Congress-man

who will have someone check on it from

his office for updated info

[jorgegoco 2]

The I-601 and I think its called I-212 for my husband took about 9 months and included a request for additional evidence. It took about 8 months (processing time listed is 6 months) to get the request for additional evidence. After we submitted the additional evidence, it was approved in about 3 weeks.

[auolah 0]

My I601 was received March 5, 2013 and I received an RFE on October 11, 2013. My lawyer and I responded with the additional evidence and now my status with USCIS says they have received my response for the RFE and dated December 16, 2013.

I have heard many different timelines of how long it takes for a decision after the RFE is submitted from a couple of weeks to over a year! I pray to God, it will not take that long for a decision.

Here's my timeline:

January 15, 2009 – Spouse Removed

September 26, 2009 – Marriage overseas

July 2, 2010 – I 130 Receipt Received Date

April 28, 2011 – My I 130 Interview Appointment

May 31, 2011 – Notice of Approval of I 130

September 17, 2012 – Spouse Visa Interview overseas

March 2, 2013 – I 601 Receipt Received Date

October 5, 2013 – I 601 RFE

December 16, 2013 – I 601 RFE Response Review

Current – Pending RFE Response

[auolah 0]

The I-601 and I think its called I-212 for my husband took about 9 months and included a request for additional evidence. It took about 8 months (processing time listed is 6 months) to get the request for additional evidence. After we submitted the additional evidence, it was approved in about 3 weeks.

Hello Jorgegoco,

Congrats on the approval! I am waiting for that one moment where I get an email/text from USCIS responding with an approval decision. If I may ask, what did your RFE ask for?

Thank you

[jorgegoco 2]

Hello Jorgegoco,

Congrats on the approval! I am waiting for that one moment where I get an email/text from USCIS responding with an approval decision. If I may ask, what did your RFE ask for?

Thank you

Thanks! It was extremely generic and just gave the main categories (medical, financial, safety, etc.) and said they didn't have enough to prove extreme hardship. I had a medical condition that had developed in the 6 months while they were reviewing the application. I submitted medical records and x ray reports which I think helped get the final approval. We also put in additional character references and proved additional financial hardship which probably helped a little, but if you can show that the petitioner needs your help to stay physically healthy that is a pretty good argument.

[auolah 0]

Thanks! It was extremely generic and just gave the main categories (medical, financial, safety, etc.) and said they didn't have enough to prove extreme hardship. I had a medical condition that had developed in the 6 months while they were reviewing the application. I submitted medical records and x ray reports which I think helped get the final approval. We also put in additional character references and proved additional financial hardship which probably helped a little, but if you can show that the petitioner needs your help to stay physically healthy that is a pretty good argument.

I see, that's great! My lawyer and I worked very hard in submitting documents for my hardship levels. Now did your spouse have any type of criminal past that he had to show rehabilitation for?

Edited January 6, 2014 by auolah

[Jawaree 718]

After rfe is received by them usually 3-6 weeks U get

a decision, as long as U send whats asked for, getting

a rfe shows your case is being worked on.

[jorgegoco 2]

I see, that's great! My lawyer and I worked very hard in submitting documents for my hardship levels. Now did your spouse have any type of criminal past that he had to show rehabilitation for?

I do not, but he got pulled over 2x in 2006/2007 in the US for suspected DUI - he was never convicted of a DUI because of lack of evidence but he plead guilty to two misdemeanors for driving without a license (he used an international drivers license which are not accepted in certain states) and driving without insurance. We had about 15 notarized letters from friends, family, a psychologist he saw when he was here, and a former congresswoman who knows us well enough to vouch for him. I think this may be why they asked for additional evidence because he DID have some criminal record. Other than those two things though he had nothing and has a clean record in Mexico. Hope that helps.

[auolah 0]

After rfe is received by them usually 3-6 weeks U get

a decision, as long as U send whats asked for, getting

a rfe shows your case is being worked on.

[auolah 0]

I hope so too! Today will mark the 3 weeks... Hopefully I hear something this month! I'll keep you guys updated.

I do not, but he got pulled over 2x in 2006/2007 in the US for suspected DUI - he was never convicted of a DUI because of lack of evidence but he plead guilty to two misdemeanors for driving without a license (he used an international drivers license which are not accepted in certain states) and driving without insurance. We had about 15 notarized letters from friends, family, a psychologist he saw when he was here, and a former congresswoman who knows us well enough to vouch for him. I think this may be why they asked for additional evidence because he DID have some criminal record. Other than those two things though he had nothing and has a clean record in Mexico. Hope that helps.

Yes it did help. Thank you for the info!