RFIE - Turkish Birth Record Insufficient

[bunkx 25]

Hey guys,

 

I just received an RFIE yesterday and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it... They had two reasons listed for the RFIE... 

 

1. I forgot to include the birth certificate of the joint sponsor (I-864). I will be mailing this in my response. The joint sponsor is my mother-in-law. Her income alone is enough, but we listed my father-in-law also and sent a Form I-864A. So, the father-in-law has no idea where his birth certificate is, and is getting a new one from the DMV later next week (because he has to apply for a passport for a different reason). Now the question is, can I just send my mother-in-law's birth certificate and be fine, or do I also need my fathter-in-law's? The only joint sponsor is my mother-in-law, technically and they only asked for the joint sponsor's "evidence of status".

 

2. I was born in Turkey and also hold Turkish citizenship. The document that they list on their website and the link included in the RFIE (https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/TU.html) is called "Nufus Kayit Ornegi / Extract of Vital Records". Which is exactly what I have submitted with my application... Along with its translation. I got this document from the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC. I have no idea what they're talking about, saying that it's insufficient... They're asking me to send additional evidence showing my birthdate, and my parents' names. Turkish ID cards "nufus cuzdani" have this information.. But it's an ID card. Would it be okay to send a letter explaining that I have already submitted the required document on the website, and I'm also attaching a copy of my Turkish ID card?

[Apfel 46]

How did your RFIE go? We got one and it hasn't arrived in the mail yet but I think it's about the Iranian birth record. It's similar to Turkey in that it's like an ID card, but it has the necessary information on it. What did they accept as proof from you?

[chimichanga 3]

I think they want the Birth record directly from the local authorities in Turkey and not from the Turkish embassy.Why can't they check it themselves though by contacting the Turkish embassy?

[bunkx 25]

I just submitted a translated copy of my national ID card - the case status just went to "ready to be scheduled for interview" I assume they've accepted it, I'm not sure.

[chimichanga 3]

2 hours ago, bunkx said:

I just submitted a translated copy of my national ID card - the case status just went to "ready to be scheduled for interview" I assume they've accepted it, I'm not sure.

Since you are adjusting from F-1, how much evidence for Bona Fide Marriage did you send?

[Apfel 46]

3 hours ago, bunkx said:

I just submitted a translated copy of my national ID card - the case status just went to "ready to be scheduled for interview" I assume they've accepted it, I'm not sure.

Awesome, I sent my husband's Iranian certificate again with the same translation, but added the state department's website printout that they linked us to in the RFIE

[bunkx 25]

On 4/11/2017 at 6:34 PM, chimichanga said:

Since you are adjusting from F-1, how much evidence for Bona Fide Marriage did you send?

Not much at all. The way I see it is that they just accept whatever you send, and just ask more during the interview. I only sent a joint bank account statement, and explained more information will be submitted at interview. Mostly because we sent everything in 7 days after getting married, there was barely enough time to get all the official paperwork done. Currently, we have three joint bank accounts, joint auto insurance, I'm on an auto loan with my father-in-law (credit score reasons), and joint tenancy. These are all pretty long term things, especially the auto loan, so I'd imagine it's enough evidence to show we're not just in it for papers and that we're legitimately married. My mother is also coming to visit, and we're going to have big family bbq, so I'll also take photos from then. Attached, is my cover letter and everything I've submitted, hope it helps!

[Matisyahu 8]

How long did it take from you mailing your rfie to your status changing to schedule interview?

[bunkx 25]

2 minutes ago, Matisyahu said:

How long did it take from you mailing your rfie to your status changing to schedule interview?

 

All the dates are in my signature. RFIE got delivered 2/21, status changed 2/22. But sometimes it can take about 7 days 

[Matisyahu 8]

16 minutes ago, bunkx said:

 

All the dates are in my signature. RFIE got delivered 2/21, status changed 2/22. But sometimes it can take about 7 days 

So they changed your status to "ready to schedule interview " the next day of rfe receipt? Sorry I'm on my cell phone so unable to see your signature.

[bunkx 25]

1 minute ago, Matisyahu said:

So they changed your status to "ready to schedule interview " the next day of rfe receipt? Sorry I'm on my cell phone so unable to see your signature.

No, they changed it to RFIE received, it took another week for it to say "ready to schedule"

 

I see, here's my timeline, hope it helps

 

Adjustment of Status from F-1
Day -16 - 01/01/17 - Married! (Same-Sex)

Day -01 - 01/17/17 - Sent packet to Chicago Lockbox (FedEx)

Day  00 - 01/18/17 - Packet delivered

Day  07 - 01/25/17 - Email/Text NOA1

Day  08 - 01/26/17 - Checks Cashed & MyUSCIS Works (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765)

Day  12 - 01/30/17 - Hard Copy of all four NOA1s received in mail

Day  13 - 01/31/17 - Biometrics Appointment Letter received (02/13/17)

Day  19 - 02/06/17 - Biometrics walk-in successful

Day  27 - 02/14/17 - Status changed to RFIE sent

Day  31 - 02/18/17 - RFIE arrived in mail (Forgot joint sponsor's birth certificate)

Day  34 - 02/21/17 - RFIE response delivered

Day  35 - 02/22/17 - Status changed to RFIE received

Day  43 - 03/02/17 - Case Ready to be Scheduled for Interview

Day  92 - 04/21/17 - EAD "New Card is Being Produced"

Day100 - 04/29/17 - EAD Received

[Matisyahu 8]

Thank you, sir!

[tato2017 41]

On 4/12/2017 at 10:36 PM, bunkx said:

Not much at all. The way I see it is that they just accept whatever you send, and just ask more during the interview. I only sent a joint bank account statement, and explained more information will be submitted at interview. Mostly because we sent everything in 7 days after getting married, there was barely enough time to get all the official paperwork done. Currently, we have three joint bank accounts, joint auto insurance, I'm on an auto loan with my father-in-law (credit score reasons), and joint tenancy. These are all pretty long term things, especially the auto loan, so I'd imagine it's enough evidence to show we're not just in it for papers and that we're legitimately married. My mother is also coming to visit, and we're going to have big family bbq, so I'll also take photos from then. Attached, is my cover letter and everything I've submitted, hope it helps!

 

 

Hi bunkx,

 

do you have your cover letter in word format by any chance? Do you mind attaching it?. It would be a good checklist for me.

 

Thank you.

 

 

Edited June 8, 2017 by tato2017
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