I-751 Does a RFE show up in the online USCIS case status

[carolineden11 2]

Hi,

My NOA for the I-751 was in early April and I did the biometrics appointment mid May. Since April we have moved twice due to my husband's military service. We filed with the Vermont Service center but when we filed the change of address through USCIS, both times the letter I received said the address change request was sent to the California Service Center. I am certain I put Vermont when I submitted the address change form. On the USCIS website, my case status says that my address has been changed and the case is under "initial review".

It has now been over 5 months. I am worried that my case may have a RFE that I never received by mail due to all my moving.

If I did receive a RFE, would it show up on the USCIS website when I check my case status? Is there a way to make sure you don't have a RFE?

Also, does it seem like my case is being processed by Vermont or California? If it's California then it seems like my case is delayed compared to other people's timelines here on VJ!

Thank you for your time and advice!

Caroline

Edited September 6, 2014 by carolineden11

[Newbie608 103]

I would suggest you call the customer service number just to be SUPER sure. I changed my address and didn't receive anything in the mail. I got a RFE in the mail at my old address 2 weeks after I did the address change( luckily I wasn't completely moved out of my old address)

My online status is still in "initial review". There's nothing about a RFE on there. I mailed a response to the RFE yesterday so I'll see if the online status changes.

I plan to call them if there's no changes within a week or so.

Edited September 6, 2014 by Newbie608

[GrayL 47]

Yes, I echo that thought, give them a call, it will leave a trace that you were concerned and actively monitoring the status. Not responding to the RFE within the allocated time can be seen as you abandoning the petition. If you call and voice your concern you will be doing two things:
1. You are seeking an update, which might even speed things along for you.

2. You are stating that you did NOT receive an RFE.

Worth doing, but I'm sure everything will turn out just fine. Good luck!

[GrayL 47]

You might also consider USPS mail forwarding:https://www.usps.com/manage/forward-mail.htm

During this critical time and reading other people's stories changing your address with the USCIS doesn't happen immediately, so it might just be your second line of defense.

Good Luck

[carolineden11 2]

Thank you for your responses. I did submit the address change through the post office. Also the woman who bought our house said she would watch for any mail from USCIS and forward it to me and the friends that we stayed with temporarily are still currently living at their home. So if anything was sent to our two previous addresses then I should find out about it. However, I read that the postal service will not forward mail from USCIS. Any USCIS mail is suppose to get sent back to USCIS. That is what I am worried about.

[GrayL 47]

Thank you for your responses. I did submit the address change through the post office. Also the woman who bought our house said she would watch for any mail from USCIS and forward it to me and the friends that we stayed with temporarily are still currently living at their home. So if anything was sent to our two previous addresses then I should find out about it. However, I read that the postal service will not forward mail from USCIS. Any USCIS mail is suppose to get sent back to USCIS. That is what I am worried about.

Ahh I did not know that but after some research yes USPS should not forward government mail, instead bounce to sender.

If sounds like if the folk at previous addresses are on the lookout then you might have been counter productive to set up the mail forward.. wow. Did you cancel the forwarder?

I think the silver lining here is the USCIS should know that the mail was not delivered because it should have been returned. If you changed your address online with the USCIS and they still sent it to old addresses that should have been returned, then you have a good case should that be the case.

But, this all could be for nothing! I would call and find out, cross that bridge if you come to it. It could just be a slow moving case, at least you're hear and there's no real disadvantage! I think the most important thing here is that you're actively seeking updates, not just sitting around 'carelessly'.

Good Luck

[carolineden11 2]

Ahh I did not know that but after some research yes USPS should not forward government mail, instead bounce to sender.

If sounds like if the folk at previous addresses are on the lookout then you might have been counter productive to set up the mail forward.. wow. Did you cancel the forwarder?

I think the silver lining here is the USCIS should know that the mail was not delivered because it should have been returned. If you changed your address online with the USCIS and they still sent it to old addresses that should have been returned, then you have a good case should that be the case.

But, this all could be for nothing! I would call and find out, cross that bridge if you come to it. It could just be a slow moving case, at least you're hear and there's no real disadvantage! I think the most important thing here is that you're actively seeking updates, not just sitting around 'carelessly'.

Good Luck

I actually set up the forward so that all our mail would be forwarded, not just USCIS.

I called USCIS today and they could not tell if there were any RFEs on my case. They said that they can't look into things further until after 6 months has passed and the only way I can get more information about my case is by making an Info Pass Appointment.

On Visa Journey it says they are currently processing I-751 with a NOA date of March 2nd (mine is April 3rd) for the Vermont Service Center. However the California Service Center is May 17th. I originally sent my application to Vermont but all my change of address notices have come back saying that the information was sent to the California Service Center. I even called and spoke with an immigration office who resubmitted the change of address specifically to Vermont and I still got another notice saying it got sent to California. The immigration office did say it is being processed at Vermont though.