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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Russia
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I'm a newbie here, and I've read about people who get RFEs.

I have an immigration lawyer to help with everything (due to some complications), and I'm pretty #######, errrr... a perfectionist, when it comes to following instructions and getting things right the first time.

Can someone give me a few examples of RFEs?

For example, are they asking for original documents?

Or additional photos and/or letters?

Or what?

I'm not asking for personal details, just generalities about what info or documents an RFE might ask for. I understand that RFEs can delay the process a bit (or a lot) and I'd like to be prepared for the possibility and have extra info ready if the need presents itself.

thanks!

2005-08-10: Met Natalia and fell in love. Too bad she didn't.

2006-01-13: Married. Biggest mistake of my life.

2006-03-07: Began the I-130/I-129F process.

2006-11-01: POE - JFK / Home in Austin!

2006-11-15: She hits me and continues pattern of abuse.

2006-11-16: I filed for divorce.

2006-11-17: Wife is served divorce papers; she and daughter return to Russia.

2007-12-08: She returns to Russia "for the holidays" (lied to lawyers and court).

[many more ups and downs during this time period - mostly downs]

2008-03-26: File for bankruptcy.

2008-07-30: Bankruptcy finalized.

2008-08-27: Divorce final. Started piecing my life back together.

(See my timeline for details.)

Disclaimer: I'm just a guy who married for love, but she didn't! All she wants is money and a green card.

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an RFE can basically be anything. Most likely it is for originals or more photos, letters etc. for K1. For K3, you don't need to submit any of this evidence so it'll either be for a wrong payment or originals. Sometimes ppl forget to submit forms that are needed as well so that's a reason.

Angelika (Schweinfurt, Germany) and Chris (Tulsa, USA)

I-130

Aug 23 2005 - sent to TSC

Aug 25 2005 - received at CSC

Aug 29 2005 - NOA1 in mail

Jan 25 2006 - NOA 2 per email

Jan 31 2006 - Case # assigned

Feb 13 2006 - AOS Bill and DS 3032 received

Feb 14 2006 - AOS Bill paid and DS 3032 sent to NVC

Feb 27 2006 - AOS form and IV Bill issued

Mar 23 2006 - AOS and IV Bill sent to NVC

Apr 10 2006 - DS230 received and sent right back

Apr 28 2006 - case complete

May 2 2006 - sent to Consulate

May 4 2006 - received at Consulate

July 17 2006 - Interview in Germany

Aug 02 2006 - Flying back to Tulsa with my CR1 in passport

Removal of Conditions - I-751

May 2 2008 - Mailed I-751 to TSC

May 21 2008 - Received NOA 1 (extension letter) from VSC

May 27 2008 - Biometrics Appointment in OKC

July 22 2008 - touched

August 6 2008 - touched

February 22, 2009 - touched

March 24, 2009 - card production ordered

April 4, 2009 - Green Card in mail

I-129F

Aug 31 - Oct 20 2005at NBC

Oct 26 - Nov 3 2005 at NVC

Jan 10 2006- Visa interview

Feb 09 2006- Flying to Tulsa

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Russia
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an RFE can basically be anything. Most likely it is for originals or more photos, letters etc. for K1. For K3, you don't need to submit any of this evidence so it'll either be for a wrong payment or originals. Sometimes ppl forget to submit forms that are needed as well so that's a reason.

For example, maybe originals of marriage or divorce certificates?

Thanks for the reply. I think (and hope) my K-3 and I-130 should be okay then. Like I said earlier, I'm pretty much a perfectionist when it comes to these forms and accompanying materials. I submitted as many originals as possible, prepared with as much attention to detail as possible.

If you saw a previous post (and my signature), I had a K-1 going with my wife, but we couldn't wait and we got married before the K-1 was approved. But it *was* approved and sent on to NVC and the Moscow embassy. We've already cancelled it (with TSC and the embassy). Based on how smoothly the K-1 went, I'd say my attention to details on the forms is paying off. I'm just hoping the "powers that be" will not just poke around and sit on all our K-3s. Faster would be nice! :) But I'm not holding my breath.

Thanks again for the info. It is much appreciated. It will also help me calm my wife down a bit. She's all worried that we'll have problems with documents and such.

Best wishes!

2005-08-10: Met Natalia and fell in love. Too bad she didn't.

2006-01-13: Married. Biggest mistake of my life.

2006-03-07: Began the I-130/I-129F process.

2006-11-01: POE - JFK / Home in Austin!

2006-11-15: She hits me and continues pattern of abuse.

2006-11-16: I filed for divorce.

2006-11-17: Wife is served divorce papers; she and daughter return to Russia.

2007-12-08: She returns to Russia "for the holidays" (lied to lawyers and court).

[many more ups and downs during this time period - mostly downs]

2008-03-26: File for bankruptcy.

2008-07-30: Bankruptcy finalized.

2008-08-27: Divorce final. Started piecing my life back together.

(See my timeline for details.)

Disclaimer: I'm just a guy who married for love, but she didn't! All she wants is money and a green card.

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I'm sure you are okay. Unless you forgot something you should be set...

good luck

Angelika (Schweinfurt, Germany) and Chris (Tulsa, USA)

I-130

Aug 23 2005 - sent to TSC

Aug 25 2005 - received at CSC

Aug 29 2005 - NOA1 in mail

Jan 25 2006 - NOA 2 per email

Jan 31 2006 - Case # assigned

Feb 13 2006 - AOS Bill and DS 3032 received

Feb 14 2006 - AOS Bill paid and DS 3032 sent to NVC

Feb 27 2006 - AOS form and IV Bill issued

Mar 23 2006 - AOS and IV Bill sent to NVC

Apr 10 2006 - DS230 received and sent right back

Apr 28 2006 - case complete

May 2 2006 - sent to Consulate

May 4 2006 - received at Consulate

July 17 2006 - Interview in Germany

Aug 02 2006 - Flying back to Tulsa with my CR1 in passport

Removal of Conditions - I-751

May 2 2008 - Mailed I-751 to TSC

May 21 2008 - Received NOA 1 (extension letter) from VSC

May 27 2008 - Biometrics Appointment in OKC

July 22 2008 - touched

August 6 2008 - touched

February 22, 2009 - touched

March 24, 2009 - card production ordered

April 4, 2009 - Green Card in mail

I-129F

Aug 31 - Oct 20 2005at NBC

Oct 26 - Nov 3 2005 at NVC

Jan 10 2006- Visa interview

Feb 09 2006- Flying to Tulsa

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You'll probably find some here:

Pinned: The RFE Master List

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4725

Many of the same things will apply to your applications.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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