RFI for marriage certificate but the status says nothing is outstanding

[jayjayk 56]

Hi guys.

 

I got a physical RFI letter today and was very surprised when it said it is for marriage certificate because it was already submitted for AOS last year. However, I was more surprised when I checked my status online and it said "actively reviewed/nothing is outstanding" (so no sign of RFI). I checked a few different apps, the same - last update on 10/06, nothing is outstanding. Then I checked my case's history in my USCIS account and basically on 10/06 the RFI was issued, then cancelled, then issued again and then the status was changed to the regular "actively reviewed..". So I am extremely confused, did it happen to anyone?

 

I know we sent the certificate but since I have the actual RFI letter, we will send/upload it again, of course. So I also have a following question - does the certified copy have to be recent or the one from the last year will be ok?

[SteveInBostonI130 3,447]

Send a physical response to the RFI.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

The one from last year is perfectly fine. 

[jayjayk 56]

5 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

The one from last year is perfectly fine. 

Thank you, they got me worried so just want to make sure it's done correctly.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

8 minutes ago, jayjayk said:

Thank you, they got me worried so just want to make sure it's done correctly.

They might have just lost it. Or overlooked it. Or whatever. A RFE for a marriage certificate is unfortunately unbelievable common 🤣

[jayjayk 56]

Just now, Letspaintcookies said:

They might have just lost it. Or overlooked it. Or whatever. A RFE for a marriage certificate is unfortunately unbelievable common 🤣

Yeah, I heard it. It's just extremely frustrating and confusing with the whole cancellation of the RFE and change of status to normal. But it is what it is. Thank you!

[OldUser 6,662]

@jayjayk it is super common nowadays. Somebody clicked button by mistake, that generated the RFE letter, then they found the marriage certificate and modified the application. Reply just in case, so whoever next is looking at your case doesn't get confused.

 

If in the future you go through I-751 or N-400 based on 3 year rule, just send them all the docs again instead of hoping they'll find info from previous applications.

[jayjayk 56]

10 hours ago, OldUser said:

@jayjayk it is super common nowadays. Somebody clicked button by mistake, that generated the RFE letter, then they found the marriage certificate and modified the application. Reply just in case, so whoever next is looking at your case doesn't get confused.

 

If in the future you go through I-751 or N-400 based on 3 year rule, just send them all the docs again instead of hoping they'll find info from previous applications.

It's frustrating how easily this mistake can be made and has a big impact on people who wait for the decision. Thank you for the advice, I will definitely keep it in mind!