RFE - original letter needed? Or copy?

[james_michael_hill 0]

Hi there

I recently recieved an RFE in the post. However it went to my old address (that of my in-laws) rather than my new one. My father-in-law scanned me me a copy of the letter and he's been collecting all the required evidence since (he's my co-sponsor and needs to supply more earnings info). However he thinks he may of since misplaced the original RFE request. My question is this - if I print out a copy of the scanned RFE and return that with the extra evidence, will that suffice? Or do they really need the original RFE?

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks in advance

[Sand 5]

i think clear copy it will be enough becuase i am sure the one they send it to you is the copy too and the original one with them, but call USICS and ask to make sure you are doing right !! this is a best way to know ur way

[james_michael_hill 0]

Well I just called USCIS 'information' line and the lady there told me that I would need the original and that they couldn't resend another copy. So that has helpful - if my father-in-law can't find the original copy then thats the end of my application process??! Of course you shouldn't believe everything that USCIS tells you so if we can't find it then I'm going to send the copy with the evidence and they can takie it from there.

Anyone else ever done that - send a copy of the RFE instead of the original?

[KarenCee 3]

IMHO, if your FIL can't find the original and you've been told you need it, I would make an infopass appointment with your local office and explain the situation.

ETA: We sent the original and kept a copy for our records.

Edited July 26, 2007 by KarenCee