April RFEs

[Takeo 6]

I received an RFE notice on 4/23/12. I checked Igor's list today and see that there have been many RFEs in the past week, is this normal? I'm starting this thread so that those who have RFEs can chime in and share when you recieve your hard copy letter what the RFE was for, and then how fast it is to get resolved and NOA2. Seems everyday there are 20-30 people posting about getting their NOA2 and I'm very happy for them, but it's hard to find other information for those who are going through the RFE process. Please share about your RFEs, current or past. Aloha!

[JD & Coconut 35]

I received an RFE notice on 4/23/12. I checked Igor's list today and see that there have been many RFEs in the past week, is this normal? I'm starting this thread so that those who have RFEs can chime in and share when you recieve your hard copy letter what the RFE was for, and then how fast it is to get resolved and NOA2. Seems everyday there are 20-30 people posting about getting their NOA2 and I'm very happy for them, but it's hard to find other information for those who are going through the RFE process. Please share about your RFEs, current or past. Aloha!

We just received a RFE, 04/25. I'm so upset right now I feel like calling them up and telling them to shove our application where the sun doesn't shine and moving to China (which is what my fiance has always wanted me to do). This entire situation from the delays to the RFE just has me so completely angry right now I can't even think about anything else. I guess this is what you get for serving your country in a war, a big boot in the behind. I need some time to cool off before sending any FU letters to everyone in government I can think of to write to.

Edited April 25, 2013 by JD & Coconut

[Takeo 6]

We just received a RFE, 04/25. I'm so upset right now I feel like calling them up and telling them to shove our application where the sun doesn't shine and moving to China (which is what my fiance has always wanted me to do). This entire situation from the delays to the RFE just has me so completely angry right now I can't even think about anything else. I guess this is what you get for serving your country in a war, a big boot in the behind. I need some time to cool off before sending any FU letters to everyone in government I can think of to write to.

I hear your frustration. When I started seeing the increase in NOA2s from CSC, I kept telling my fiance that ours would be approved any day now. When I got the text, I was anxiously excited, but then felt deflated when I checked the status and it said the request for info stuff. I got even more discouraged when I contacted my Senator's office, who already said they were sending an "inquiry" for me, but refused to make any call to check on the details of the RFE.

It's not worth getting all upset over. My fiance has been awesome in that she knows we will be together in time, just need to roll with the punches. I'm glad they finally touched my I129F and feel a bit jealous for those who didn't get an RFE. Hopefully others will share their experience and we can all console in each other.

[Ramsey 16]

It's definitely frustrating to receive an RFE, especially after waiting since August-October like some of you guys here.

I JUST received an RFE right now dated 04/25/2012 saying they sent me a hard copy to my mailing address. However, after reading some of the other users' comments, it seem like I may not get the hard copy until maybe next week at best, but I'm counting my blessings because I'm a December filer and at least an RFE means that they're looking at my file.

Thanks for creating this topic Takeo so us April RFE's have a support group to keep each other informed of our progress.

It seems to me that (statistically according to other VJ approvals) it takes anywhere between 2 - 6 weeks between RFE date and NOA2 date, so I think we should be cautiously optimistic, my friends

Edited April 25, 2013 by Ramsey

[Takeo 6]

It's definitely frustrating to receive an RFE, especially after waiting since August-October like some of you guys here.

I JUST received an RFE right now dated 04/25/2012 saying they sent me a hard copy to my mailing address. However, after reading some of the other users' comments, it seem like I may not get the hard copy until maybe next week at best, but I'm counting my blessings because I'm a December filer and at least an RFE means that they're looking at my file.

Thanks for creating this topic Takeo so us April RFE's have a support group to keep each other informed of our progress.

It seems to me that (statistically according to other VJ approvals) it takes anywhere between 2 - 6 weeks between RFE date and NOA2 date, so I think we should be cautiously optimistic, my friends

Ramsey,

You are so fortunate to have had your case touched in less than 5 months. Many of us have endured twice as long a wait but grumbling about it won't change the past although sometimes it's good to vent! You are right, seems the first notification is to say they will be mailing a letter, then a second notice will confirm the letter has been mailed. I'm hoping other April and other month RFEers will share their recent experiences. Seems like Igors list shows an average 2-6 week from RFE response to NOA2, that keeps me hopeful!

[Ramsey 16]

I honestly consider myself very fortunate, and I am so thankful for that. My heart is with you guys who have been waiting for such a long time, I hope they process your RFE quickly so that you may be reunited with your loved one before the summer! Crossing my fingers for you guys and all of us ... & as you mentioned, maybe we can get some other RFE-ers to chime in with their experience

[CRAKZOR 4]

An RFE can be a good thing. Once u send everything they ask it'll be just afew days to a week or 2

[Takeo 6]

An RFE can be a good thing. Once u send everything they ask it'll be just afew days to a week or 2

I went over my copy of the I129F packet and at first was thinking perhaps they wanted more primary evidence of our relationship, but my fiance visited me 3 times as validated on her passport stamps. I had airline ticket stubs and pictures of us on three different islands here in Hawaii. Then, I started going over the I129F form, thinking that maybe I missed a question, and sure enough, Section C, question 2 about whether I've ever been convicted of a crime, I did not answer. I feel like such a dummy! I think I read question 1 and assumed the rest had to do with military so I skipped 1, 2, and 3. Hope that's the only correction I have to make.

[Takeo 6]

Got my first text/email on 4/23 and received my second text/email today, 4/26. Looked like the hard copy has been shipped. Too bad I'm so far away, probably get it in 3-5 business days.

[Ramsey 16]

Got my first text/email on 4/23 and received my second text/email today, 4/26. Looked like the hard copy has been shipped. Too bad I'm so far away, probably get it in 3-5 business days.

Takeo, have you received your RFE hard copy yet? They just sent me an e-mail/text that they mailed out mine (although originally they did that on 04/25) so I'm just wondering how long these things take to arrive?

Edited April 29, 2013 by Ramsey

[Takeo 6]

Takeo, have you received your RFE hard copy yet? They just sent me an e-mail/text that they mailed out mine (although originally they did that on 04/25) so I'm just wondering how long these things take to arrive?

I received the second text/email on 4/26, Friday, and have not received the hard copy letter yet. Some people were saying 10 days from the second text but I have seen people receiving it within 10 days of the first text. Hopefully others can respond.

[557chris 0]

We also received an RFE this month, but I was really happy to get this. I already realized what document that I forgot to send, and I was quite happy to learn someone was working my case. It may add an extra couple of weeks, but the end is near now. On Wed. April 24th I recieved the first notification of an RFE, and I received the second notice on Fri April 26th. Today, I received the hard copy.

[Takeo 6]

We also received an RFE this month, but I was really happy to get this. I already realized what document that I forgot to send, and I was quite happy to learn someone was working my case. It may add an extra couple of weeks, but the end is near now. On Wed. April 24th I recieved the first notification of an RFE, and I received the second notice on Fri April 26th. Today, I received the hard copy.

Thanks for sharing that 557chris! I'm expecting my hard copy this week, and hopefully it's just a simple correction. You are so right, getting an RFE is much better than waiting with no news. I had to apologize to my fiance for the delay, especially since I'm quite sure the RFE was due to my mistake.

[Ramsey 16]

We also received an RFE this month, but I was really happy to get this. I already realized what document that I forgot to send, and I was quite happy to learn someone was working my case. It may add an extra couple of weeks, but the end is near now. On Wed. April 24th I recieved the first notification of an RFE, and I received the second notice on Fri April 26th. Today, I received the hard copy.

Oh WOW, that was quiiick !! I received my notifications 5 days apart but I'm hoping that I receive the letter in the mail in the same speed that you did. Would you mind sharing with us what document you forgot to include? Is it the "Intent to marry" ? Because I think that's the one I forgot (although I did include wording in my declaration about wanting to marry my fiance in July)

[557chris 0]

I am sure that you will receive your hard copy very soon. I forgot to include my fiancee's orignal divorce decree. I only sent the translated copy. Like Takeo, I found myself apologizing to my fiancee as well because this was clearly my fault.