Courtesy letter before Biometrics

[waitinggame101 10]

When a courtesy letter is sent, is that then listed on the electronic USCIS case tracker that a letter has been sent?

[irishoxford 39]

2 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

When a courtesy letter is sent, is that then listed on the electronic USCIS case tracker that a letter has been sent?

No.  

[waitinggame101 10]

On 5/16/2020 at 4:36 PM, irishoxford said:

No.  

Thanks. I was just told I will be getting an RFE for the medical check. Is this the same as the courtesy letter?

[irishoxford 39]

1 minute ago, waitinggame101 said:

Thanks. I was just told I will be getting an RFE for the medical check. Is this the same as the courtesy letter?

Well, who told you that?

If, when you applied, you didn't include the medical, you'll get a courtesy letter.  It isn't the same as an RFE because you will most likely be told to bring it to the interview, rather than send it to USCIS.  

That's the difference (plus it won't show on your case status that the courtesy letter has been issued).

In our case, our letter just says to bring the sealed medical report to the interview.  

[waitinggame101 10]

1 minute ago, irishoxford said:

Well, who told you that?

If, when you applied, you didn't include the medical, you'll get a courtesy letter.  It isn't the same as an RFE because you will most likely be told to bring it to the interview, rather than send it to USCIS.  

That's the difference (plus it won't show on your case status that the courtesy letter has been issued).

In our case, our letter just says to bring the sealed medical report to the interview.  

Thanks, I got an update on Case Tracker saying RFE sent today, and called USCIS and they said it was a I693. I did not send one in with my I485 as didnt want it to expire. So now I will wait and see when the letter says, but if it is an RFE, maybe I will have to get it done now?

[irishoxford 39]

8 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

Thanks, I got an update on Case Tracker saying RFE sent today, and called USCIS and they said it was a I693. I did not send one in with my I485 as didnt want it to expire. So now I will wait and see when the letter says, but if it is an RFE, maybe I will have to get it done now?

What is your filing category?  Did you ever have an interview scheduled?

[waitinggame101 10]

4 minutes ago, irishoxford said:

What is your filing category?  Did you ever have an interview scheduled?

c9. No, it was fingerprints received before this RFE. So prob means I do need to go get this done

[irishoxford 39]

2 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

c9. No, it was fingerprints received before this RFE. So prob means I do need to go get this done

They may be planning to waive your interview.

[waitinggame101 10]

1 minute ago, irishoxford said:

They may be planning to waive your interview.

I wish lol. I've seen some messages on this forum saying they also got RFEs not courtesy letters and still interviewed so I think that's prob it more. Will let you all know. 

[Lavieestbelle 7]

10 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

I wish lol. I've seen some messages on this forum saying they also got RFEs not courtesy letters and still interviewed so I think that's prob it more. Will let you all know. 

Good luck! Keep us posted! 

[waitinggame101 10]

On 5/19/2020 at 10:42 AM, irishoxford said:

They may be planning to waive your interview.

So got my RFE in hand. It is on pink paper, but it is definitely a RFE as that's the title with a due date. It states "You must provide the following information in order for us to make a final decision on your case. Submit a complete Form I-693..blah blah saying what the form is.".

Is that similar wording to your courtesy pink slip?  

[irishoxford 39]

22 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

So got my RFE in hand. It is on pink paper, but it is definitely a RFE as that's the title with a due date. It states "You must provide the following information in order for us to make a final decision on your case. Submit a complete Form I-693..blah blah saying what the form is.".

Is that similar wording to your courtesy pink slip?  

Nope!  Mine says “COURTESY LETTER TO APPLICANT” at the top and advises me to bring the medical to any interview that gets scheduled.  It does say that “If your case does not require an interview, you will receive a Request for Evidence with further instructions.”

 

As I said, I hope it’s good news in your case!

[Lavieestbelle 7]

54 minutes ago, waitinggame101 said:

So got my RFE in hand. It is on pink paper, but it is definitely a RFE as that's the title with a due date. It states "You must provide the following information in order for us to make a final decision on your case. Submit a complete Form I-693..blah blah saying what the form is.".

Is that similar wording to your courtesy pink slip?  

I think they might be going to waive your interview.

[waitinggame101 10]

19 minutes ago, travelgal said:

I think they might be going to waive your interview.

I will let you guys know what happens when I send it in. 

[malajoe 100]

I got the yellow courtesy letter today. I am just praying that the field offices open next week.