In need of advice after RFE for AOS.

[nolee 7]

Hello!

In need of some advice on what my next step is for my case. We filed AOS with NOA date Sept. 23, 2015. We received a RFE asking for the medical examination I-693 on Dec. 1, 2015. We sent our reply with the new sealed envelope from the civil surgeon and was delivered on Dec. 28, 2015.

The last update on USCIS case checker was on Sept. 23 for "Fingerprint fee received." Strangely the RFE came from the Barrigada, Guam field office.

I don't know why I'm not getting any updates or notifications about this case, I have no idea why we ended up at the Guam field office. No issues at all with the EAD/AP. Received updates via text/email and checking the site. All approved no issues.

I understand that the case checker can be unreliable and not updated regularly. It's worrisome that I have had no updates at all other than the RFE letter in the mail.

The RFE has a deadline of March 1, 2016 with failure to submit the requested documents by the deadline will result with our case being denied.

Has anyone had a similar situation? Any advice/input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Nola

[carton025 38]

I have not experienced this situation but I will offer my opinion based on my education and personal experience. I will assume that your response to the RFE was tracked and the package was signed for - this way you have acknowledgement that the package was received and signed for. Sorry, but the next and only step is to wait for a response... Patience! It is learned.

Best of luck!

[nolee 7]

I have not experienced this situation but I will offer my opinion based on my education and personal experience. I will assume that your response to the RFE was tracked and the package was signed for - this way you have acknowledgement that the package was received and signed for. Sorry, but the next and only step is to wait for a response... Patience! It is learned.

Best of luck!

Thank you for your reply! Hopefully I will hear something soon.

[TBoneTX 45,273]

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[ChasUno 101]

Hello!

In need of some advice on what my next step is for my case. We filed AOS with NOA date Sept. 23, 2015. We received a RFE asking for the medical examination I-693 on Dec. 1, 2015. We sent our reply with the new sealed envelope from the civil surgeon and was delivered on Dec. 28, 2015.

The last update on USCIS case checker was on Sept. 23 for "Fingerprint fee received." Strangely the RFE came from the Barrigada, Guam field office.

I don't know why I'm not getting any updates or notifications about this case, I have no idea why we ended up at the Guam field office. No issues at all with the EAD/AP. Received updates via text/email and checking the site. All approved no issues.

I understand that the case checker can be unreliable and not updated regularly. It's worrisome that I have had no updates at all other than the RFE letter in the mail.

The RFE has a deadline of March 1, 2016 with failure to submit the requested documents by the deadline will result with our case being denied.

Has anyone had a similar situation? Any advice/input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Nola

Nola, I'm in a similar situation. Filed my AOS on November 2nd, got an RFE (for Initial Evidence) November 27th as stated on the USCIS case tracker. Submitted the RFE in December and USPS confirmed delivery on December 26th. Since then, nothing other than my EAD/ AP getting approved in January. For my I-485, it still states that an RFE was sent on November 27th and hasn't been updated since. Like you, I worry whether the form has actually got to the right department. I tried calling USCIS and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to that information and said I should make an infopass appointment if I was worried. I tried sending a USCIS Service Request online, but that just comes back as "case is within normal processing times".

It would be nice to know that they had actually received the RFE so that I can know that something was actually happening with my case.

[nolee 7]

Nola, I'm in a similar situation. Filed my AOS on November 2nd, got an RFE (for Initial Evidence) November 27th as stated on the USCIS case tracker. Submitted the RFE in December and USPS confirmed delivery on December 26th. Since then, nothing other than my EAD/ AP getting approved in January. For my I-485, it still states that an RFE was sent on November 27th and hasn't been updated since. Like you, I worry whether the form has actually got to the right department. I tried calling USCIS and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to that information and said I should make an infopass appointment if I was worried. I tried sending a USCIS Service Request online, but that just comes back as "case is within normal processing times".

It would be nice to know that they had actually received the RFE so that I can know that something was actually happening with my case.

I hope we hear something soon! I would feel so much better if they'd at least update the case status with something.

[Bogi&Nick 6]

Nola, I'm in a similar situation. Filed my AOS on November 2nd, got an RFE (for Initial Evidence) November 27th as stated on the USCIS case tracker. Submitted the RFE in December and USPS confirmed delivery on December 26th. Since then, nothing other than my EAD/ AP getting approved in January. For my I-485, it still states that an RFE was sent on November 27th and hasn't been updated since. Like you, I worry whether the form has actually got to the right department. I tried calling USCIS and the lady I spoke with said she didn't have access to that information and said I should make an infopass appointment if I was worried. I tried sending a USCIS Service Request online, but that just comes back as "case is within normal processing times".

It would be nice to know that they had actually received the RFE so that I can know that something was actually happening with my case.

Hello! Have you tried to ask a TIER 2 officer when you called them? Maybe him/her can tell you something about your status. As far as I know, they can have access to the cases, not just read what they see in the system. In my opinion, it is important to know where is your RFE, however it can be a failure of the system. Good luck!

[nolee 7]

Hello! Have you tried to ask a TIER 2 officer when you called them? Maybe him/her can tell you something about your status. As far as I know, they can have access to the cases, not just read what they see in the system. In my opinion, it is important to know where is your RFE, however it can be a failure of the system. Good luck!

Thanks, I will try to speak with a tier 2 officer. So far I've also only heard that it's still within the normal processing times and to just be patient.

[ChasUno 101]

Hello! Have you tried to ask a TIER 2 officer when you called them? Maybe him/her can tell you something about your status. As far as I know, they can have access to the cases, not just read what they see in the system. In my opinion, it is important to know where is your RFE, however it can be a failure of the system. Good luck!

Thanks, I may try that next week. Can't do it on Monday as it's presidents day so they'll be closed. Getting concerned now that my I-485 case status hasn't been updated for coming up to three months, and nearly two months after sending in the RFE. Seeing other November filers getting interviews and green cards makes me anxious just to see some movement on my case