RFE Question

[ColombianoGringo 0]

I am little concerned that I may get a RFE. I have filed both my I-130 and I-129F and have received NOA1 for both.

After sending in the petitions, I realized that for Question 15 of the I-130(Spouse employer question) I only put the Employer's company name, but did not put the address or date started. However, on the accompanying G-325A, I put all the information including address and dates in the employment history section. I realize that I may end up with an RFE if the adjudicator doesn't look at the G-325A.

Will a RFE on the I-130 stop the process for the I-129F as well? Has anyone gotten an RFE for their underlying I-130?

Thanks for any input.

CG

[MargotDarko 0]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

[pushbrk 13,058]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

Edited September 14, 2007 by pushbrk

[MargotDarko 0]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

[pushbrk 13,058]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

Yes, and they can be filed together in the same envelope.

I haven't heard of the case you mention. At least at VJ, the idea of requesting consular service is new enough I've not seen any reports of success except one who recently reported winning a long running battle to get his I-130 moving without an I-824.

[MargotDarko 0]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

Yes, and they can be filed together in the same envelope.

I haven't heard of the case you mention. At least at VJ, the idea of requesting consular service is new enough I've not seen any reports of success except one who recently reported winning a long running battle to get his I-130 moving without an I-824.

Of course now I can't remember the name of the user who requested consular processing of his I-130 but still had it held! I'll let you know if I can find the post.

[Urge To Race 2]

LvivLovers tried to write "Consular Processing Requested" or something to that effect on the I130 in several places and on the cover letter, and had it summarily ignored.

They really want to look at both I130 and I129F together, and will when they can (especially now that many will be sent together). There are still lots of recent VJ cases where an I130 was approved before the I129F and sent to NVC (JasS, DivineMercy, asmo).

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

Yes, and they can be filed together in the same envelope.

I haven't heard of the case you mention. At least at VJ, the idea of requesting consular service is new enough I've not seen any reports of success except one who recently reported winning a long running battle to get his I-130 moving without an I-824.

Of course now I can't remember the name of the user who requested consular processing of his I-130 but still had it held! I'll let you know if I can find the post.

Edited September 14, 2007 by Urge To Race

[Sangrita 0]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

Yes, and they can be filed together in the same envelope.

I haven't heard of the case you mention. At least at VJ, the idea of requesting consular service is new enough I've not seen any reports of success except one who recently reported winning a long running battle to get his I-130 moving without an I-824.

It was this case:

I-129F and I-130 were approved at the same time, but only I-129F was forwarded to the NVC

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=86217&hl=

[pushbrk 13,058]

Nope, they'll be looked at and considered separately. All that matters for the I-129f is the fact that you've filed the I-130.

Actually, the current procedure is for both petitions to stay together as they move through the USCIS part of the process. However, I don't think there would be an RFE for the scenario described. They have the information and it isn't really critical at this point anyway.

Also, unless the petitioner clearly requested Consular service, any I-130 delay would be meaningless, since it would be held for AOS anyway.

So they're actually looked at at the same time now?

Also, do you know if anyone has figured out how to successfully request consular service? The only case I've heard where someone was trying and writing it in red on several pages still had the approved I-130 held.

Yes, and they can be filed together in the same envelope.

I haven't heard of the case you mention. At least at VJ, the idea of requesting consular service is new enough I've not seen any reports of success except one who recently reported winning a long running battle to get his I-130 moving without an I-824.

It was this case:

I-129F and I-130 were approved at the same time, but only I-129F was forwarded to the NVC

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=86217&hl=

Yeah, it sounds like only mentioning Consular processing in the cover letter isn't enough. That's why I've been recommending also writing "Consular Processing Please" in red ink on the I-130 itself.

To be more specific, after looking at the form again, I would write it at the top the first page and again in the space for item 22. Still no guarantees.

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Thanks for you responses. It would take a mighty mental midget to issue an RFE over that, but I was looking at the posts by the former USCIS adjudicator (HuskerKiev) and he stated that there is the odd, lazy person that will issue an RFE without looking for the information elsewhere in the petition package.

In any case, I doubt it would happen, but I also wouldn't put it past them. We would really like to get a January or February interview and would hate for something that insignificant to cause a delay.

Peace,

CG

[Urge To Race 2]

LvivLovers did more that just put it on the cover letter. He put it on the I130 itself (more than once), still didn't work. Don't know if red will help.

From the post linked to by Sangrita:

I copied this exact phrase from their memo, increased the font size and pasted it in bold letters 3 separate times with my application (it was the only thing in bold). I put it clearly on the cover page and even further explained that although we were also planning to file an I-129F we intended to pursue a CR-1 visa at the US Embassy in her country. I again wrote this directly on the I-130 form.

Yeah, it sounds like only mentioning Consular processing in the cover letter isn't enough. That's why I've been recommending also writing "Consular Processing Please" in red ink on the I-130 itself.

To be more specific, after looking at the form again, I would write it at the top the first page and again in the space for item 22. Still no guarantees.