JUNE 2014 filers - TEXAS SERVICE CENTER

[pmakhija 20]

Guys, I just came back from the USCIS field office. All they told me was that the USCIS website, even though relatively slow is now in full effect. it is completely linked to the server and there have been 6 other people here before asking about the same thing. Exact words of the Officer " I HATE this website as well, there was no reason to change it, it was working just fine." I cracked up laughing in front of her. I told her how frustrated everybody was from this whole thing After I came back, I checked 20 numbers below mine, and 20 above mine, all show similar notices where there were no notices earlier.

[emcia_81 43]

I got the same message I thought that finally we have been approved

[pmakhija 20]

The USCIS is a bunch of decepticons.

[TheAndies 50]

Guys, I just came back from the USCIS field office. All they told me was that the USCIS website, even though relatively slow is now in full effect. it is completely linked to the server and there have been 6 other people here before asking about the same thing. Exact words of the Officer " I HATE this website as well, there was no reason to change it, it was working just fine." I cracked up laughing in front of her. I told her how frustrated everybody was from this whole thing After I came back, I checked 20 numbers below mine, and 20 above mine, all show similar notices where there were no notices earlier.

Wow...so they couldn't tell you anything about your case? Or give you any additional info...or even hope?

[pmakhija 20]

Well, I know that my case is now under- pre decision activity, but I wont know more until I get the NOA2. Its funny is now it doesnt tell you if you are in pre-decision activity, only the USCIS field officers have access to that system, according to her, the case is with the FBI getting a background check as every case has to and now its in their hands to get it done in a periodic time frame. I was told by them that if I dont get an NOA-2 before christmas, to come and see them! It is definitely worth taking a trip to the field office if you have local accessibility and yes, the field office will not answer these questions over the phone even if you are lucky enough to get thru to one!

[asdfmkay 4]

July 7th filer here who has been following this June thread. Got the same message so it appears to be everyone, and not an indication that they are working on your file.

[YamenWaad 45]

it's a huge mess over there

but at least they started to do something

[ayla_42 39]

Ughhh we got our RFE letter.

Ssomething wrong with the birth certificate!! We send a copy of the original one. Maybe that wasn't good? Maybe it has to be a certified copy? Not sure. He is sending me the info on the letters tonight. So I can look trough them.

Guess we are getting a new one. I looked online and for 50 dollars you can get a certified one. In a few days.

So I guess that's our only option.

We even sent the long version!

Edited December 9, 2014 by ayla_42

[asdfmkay 4]

Ughhh we got our RFE letter.

Ssomething wrong with the birth certificate!! We send a copy of the original one. Maybe that wasn't good? Maybe it has to be a certified copy? Not sure. He is sending me the info on the letters tonight. So I can look trough them.

Guess we are getting a new one. I looked online and for 50 dollars you can get a certified one. In a few days.

So I guess that's our only option.

We even sent the long version!

Can anyone confirm that? The guide on this site says to just send a copy of the certificate and I feel most people would not assume that meant certified copy. I just sent in a copy as well...

[emcia_81 43]

Ughhh we got our RFE letter.

Ssomething wrong with the birth certificate!! We send a copy of the original one. Maybe that wasn't good? Maybe it has to be a certified copy? Not sure. He is sending me the info on the letters tonight. So I can look trough them.

Guess we are getting a new one. I looked online and for 50 dollars you can get a certified one. In a few days.

So I guess that's our only option.

We even sent the long version!

So it looks like I will join the same club My fiance sent a copy of his short version but notarized it. I am not sure if this will make any difference.

[Clauwick 5]

I received this messages today !!

On June 13, 2014, we received your Form I-129F, Petition for Fiance(E), Receipt Number SRC######, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by July 12, 2014, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

What does it mean ?

NOA1 was in June/17th

I also received this same email USCIS

[genr87 53]

Has anyone "last updated" date change to today's date 12/09/14??? Mine did.

[ayla_42 39]

Can u guys help me with my RFE

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/526419-rfe-june-filer-birth-certificate/

I posted pictures of the rfe letter and his birth certificate.. i dont get why its not good maybe he forgot to add it? idk

[TheAndies 50]

Can u guys help me with my RFE

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/526419-rfe-june-filer-birth-certificate/

I posted pictures of the rfe letter and his birth certificate.. i dont get why its not good maybe he forgot to add it? idk

So sorry you're dealing with this. RFEs can be super confusing sometimes because they aren't really crystal clear with the reasoning or what they want in return. Working with the information you provided, because you sent a copy (or bc your fiance thinks he sent the copy) they might want to see the actual original birth certificate. I know when you apply for a US passport (at least when I did several years ago) I sent in my original birth certificate and it was sent back to me with my passport. So you'll *hopefully* get it back. Obviously, not dealing with the same thing here; K1 visa vs. passport.

ANYWAY, I just googled "acceptable forms of proof of US citizenship" and came across this:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/A4en.pdf

Basically your birth certificate or a US passport is your only real way to prove it. Since he doesn't have a passport yet (and he should get one ASAP - if you pay to expedite it, you can get it in as little as 2-3 weeks), I'd send the original birth certificate back with the RFE notice and just hope it gets returned.

Maybe someone else has been through this before though. Did you try posting in the Master RFE List thread? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/4725-the-rfe-master-list/

Someone there might've been through this before and might be able to offer better advice.

Good luck and keep us posted! <3

[ayla_42 39]

Thanks for your answer!

I was thinking the same thing! On the link you put in here it even says birth certificate is enough evidence!

And his has the stamp on it.. Its not a copy ith the original one he got.

I'm thinking we should just send that back. With a copy of his ID (not sure of my id is the same id in us) but his little card. with all his info on it lol!

And hope for the best. And in the mean time apply for a passport.

Basically your birth certificate or a US passport is your only real way to prove it. Since he doesn't have a passport yet (and he should get one ASAP - if you pay to expedite it, you can get it in as little as 2-3 weeks), I'd send the original birth certificate back with the RFE notice and just hope it gets returned.