RFE for proof of citizenship

[KitcatM 14]

I just got my RFE and it’s requesting proof of my US Citizenship. Some background, my father was a US military member and I was born in the Philippines. I included a color copy, front and back of my certificate of citizenship and it was identified on my cover sheet and tabbed so I was surprised to get this. Looking over the RFE’s examples of proof it says the  certificate of citizenship needs to be signed by the individual. I was 2 when it was issued and my father signed “By Chris xxxxxx (father)” and my name was printed above his signature. Do I have to sign it  36 years later (and with a different last name) for it to be accepted now? I only pulled it out last year to submit our K1 application so I didn’t think anything of my dad’s signature on it, since this document has gotten me passports in the past and I used it to enlist. Am I just reading into things and maybe they just misplaced my certificate copy?

[Ed&Midori1031 330]

Sometimes people get issued an RFE even for things they already submitted with their package.  It's annoying. Have you considered a copy of your passport? 

[Limey 551]

2 hours ago, KitcatM said:

I just got my RFE and it’s requesting proof of my US Citizenship. Some background, my father was a US military member and I was born in the Philippines. I included a color copy, front and back of my certificate of citizenship and it was identified on my cover sheet and tabbed so I was surprised to get this. Looking over the RFE’s examples of proof it says the  certificate of citizenship needs to be signed by the individual. I was 2 when it was issued and my father signed “By Chris xxxxxx (father)” and my name was printed above his signature. Do I have to sign it  36 years later (and with a different last name) for it to be accepted now? I only pulled it out last year to submit our K1 application so I didn’t think anything of my dad’s signature on it, since this document has gotten me passports in the past and I used it to enlist. Am I just reading into things and maybe they just misplaced my certificate copy?

Do you have any other proof of citizenship? You mentioned passports... Most people just use their passport, which has a photo so its harder to (eg) use someone else's fraudulently.

Edited February 8, 2021 by Limey

[KitcatM 14]

Unfortunately my passport is expired so I can’t use it as proof. I’m thinking about trying to expedite a passport application though 

[more00 17]

3 hours ago, KitcatM said:

I just got my RFE and it’s requesting proof of my US Citizenship. Some background, my father was a US military member and I was born in the Philippines. I included a color copy, front and back of my certificate of citizenship and it was identified on my cover sheet and tabbed so I was surprised to get this. Looking over the RFE’s examples of proof it says the  certificate of citizenship needs to be signed by the individual. I was 2 when it was issued and my father signed “By Chris xxxxxx (father)” and my name was printed above his signature. Do I have to sign it  36 years later (and with a different last name) for it to be accepted now? I only pulled it out last year to submit our K1 application so I didn’t think anything of my dad’s signature on it, since this document has gotten me passports in the past and I used it to enlist. Am I just reading into things and maybe they just misplaced my certificate copy?

How long did it take to get RFE by mail and how did you send it to them please 

[KitcatM 14]

27 minutes ago, more00 said:

How long did it take to get RFE by mail and how did you send it to them please 

It was sent out on 29 Jan and I received it on 5 Feb. I sent my application by mail. 

[KitcatM 14]

1 hour ago, more00 said:

Did you wait for them to mail you before sending it to them and how many days did it take to get mail from them

Do you mean my RFE response? I haven’t sent my response yet because I’m trying to make sure I have everything they need to approve it. I checked my case’s status online daily and it showed on 29 Jan they sent me an RFE ( no details as to why are provided online) I received the hard copy in the mail on 5 Feb. 

[NandV 87]

3 hours ago, more00 said:

Okay and how long it take to get RFE copy in mail 

It took him 5 days to get the letter in the mail. It can take longer or be quicker depending on how close you live to the processing center (LA) or if there is bad weather (such as the bad storms in the east)

[KitcatM 14]

My last name is different now because of a previous marriage and my certificate of citizenship has my maiden name. Do I need to get it changed (only to have to change it again after my fiancé and I get married)? I have so many questions and the USCIS number is an automated nightmare that keeps pushing you to the website (which I’ve already looked through) and refuses to transfer you to a person. Does anybody know a better way to contact them?

[Timona 4,207]

2 hours ago, KitcatM said:

My last name is different now because of a previous marriage and my certificate of citizenship has my maiden name. Do I need to get it changed (only to have to change it again after my fiancé and I get married)? I have so many questions and the USCIS number is an automated nightmare that keeps pushing you to the website (which I’ve already looked through) and refuses to transfer you to a person. Does anybody know a better way to contact them?

 

If you captured this on your I-130 under "Other legal names used," then you need not to worry about it.

 

I see you are in Texas. Check your Municipal Courts to see if they are doing PP renewals. I am in Houston and they just rolled it out due to COVID delaying everything. You can even walk in to get it renewed here. 

[Celebi 136]

2 minutes ago, more00 said:

Okay I did get RFE today do I have to wait on the letter in mail before I send them what they asking for 

Yes. No one else will know what they need until you get that letter in the mail. 

 

2 hours ago, KitcatM said:

Does anybody know a better way to contact them?

Call them as early as 8am EST and say "technical support" when prompted who/ what assistance you need. I always get someone immediately.

[millefleur 5,046]

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