The Stupid RFE Thread

[Ling Ling 22]

Sure there are some RFEs that can't be avoided, but how about listing the simple ones that can be avoided.

This can't help us, but it can help those that come after us.

Category:

IV Package

My stupid RFE was:

Forgot to send DS-230pt 2

What I learned:

Send DS-230pt 1 signed, AND DS-230pt 2 filled out, but not signed.

NEXT....

[yoke 2]

Sure there are some RFEs that can't be avoided, but how about listing the simple ones that can be avoided.

This can't help us, but it can help those that come after us.

Category:

IV Package

My stupid RFE was:

Forgot to send DS-230pt 2

What I learned:

Send DS-230pt 1 signed, AND DS-230pt 2 filled out, but not signed.

NEXT....

the common RFE i seen with NVC is on DS-230 where lot of people forget to put 'Present' in the address . i think question # 20...

[Ling Ling 22]

the common RFE i seen with NVC is on DS-230 where lot of people forget to put 'Present' in the address . i think question # 20...

Hi Yoke,

thanks for your contribution.

To make it as useful as possible, can you use the format I started (Category, RFE, Lesson Learned) and confirm that it's question #20?

Thanks again

[Phillip2 3]

Well I got an RFE because they want two passport photos of me and everything retranslated into Enlgish here. I had everything translated from Chinese into English and notarized in China. But they did not like the translation. Once translated here it said everything they said go figure. I got the RFe on 9-16 and sent it all back to them yesterday om 9-24-08.

[Ling Ling 22]

Well I got an RFE because they want two passport photos of me and everything retranslated into Enlgish here. I had everything translated from Chinese into English and notarized in China. But they did not like the translation. Once translated here it said everything they said go figure. I got the RFe on 9-16 and sent it all back to them yesterday om 9-24-08.

Thanks Phillip,

If you could put it into the format I started, it may be easier for people to understand and benefit from your experience.

Also, what was the actual difference in the translations? Was it simply the Translator's Certification Statement?

It sounds like the translations were identical. How can someone avoid this RFE?

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

Category:

I-864 (AOS package)

My stupid RFE was:

Did not fill in the income totals for the last 3 years on question #25

What I learned:

Not to assume that the person reviewing your AOS package will see those totals on the enclosed tax transcripts you provided...and when someone named Ling Ling suggests that you fill those in, LISTEN to him...

[nimche 8]

Category:

IV Package

My stupid RFE was:

Sending copy of PCC instead of Original

What I learned:

Never drink coffee with a Lawyer.

-- NOTE: PCC RFE is very common as NVC is really picky on those documents.

-- NOTE: Marriage Certificate needs to be Original not Certified or not translated UNLESS you got married somewhere else other that country you have your interview in (NVC instructed me 12 times)

-- NOTE: it is always recommanded to fill out the forms completly to make sure you didn't miss one space. If question is not realted to you, put N/A. This has worked for me during last 4 years dealing with Immigration

-- NOTE: Its wise to call NVC in regular basis to find out if there is possible RFE on your case so you can return needed documents ASAP. Waiting for NVC mailing system is a waste of time.

Cheers

[Phillip2 3]

Well I got an RFE because they want two passport photos of me and everything retranslated into Enlgish here. I had everything translated from Chinese into English and notarized in China. But they did not like the translation. Once translated here it said everything they said go figure. I got the RFe on 9-16 and sent it all back to them yesterday om 9-24-08.

Thanks Phillip,

If you could put it into the format I started, it may be easier for people to understand and benefit from your experience.

Also, what was the actual difference in the translations? Was it simply the Translator's Certification Statement?

It sounds like the translations were identical. How can someone avoid this RFE?

I am not sure because the lawyer got the RFE not me. I only had to supply more money LOL. From what I know there was not much difference.

[CHD 0]

Category:

IV Package

My stupid RFE was:

Name on the PCC did not include the alternate spelling listed on the DS-230

What I learned:

Insist that your PCC includes all alternate names, spellings, and aliases that were indicated on any other immigration form.

[Ling Ling 22]

This works best....easily searchable/scanable...if you follow the format I started.

Thanks to my family, Lars, CHD, and Nimche, for adding.

Come on...I know there's more stupid RFEs.

[jbhypno 0]

Well I got an RFE because they want two passport photos of me and everything retranslated into Enlgish here. I had everything translated from Chinese into English and notarized in China. But they did not like the translation. Once translated here it said everything they said go figure. I got the RFe on 9-16 and sent it all back to them yesterday om 9-24-08.

That makes no sense. I had everything translated by the notary in China and I didn't get an RFE. You must have got a crappy notary.

I hope things go better for you in the next stage.

Lesson learned "Don't use a lawyer" you do better getting things done yourself.

JBHypno

[jimcat 1]

Category:

IV Package

My stupid RFE was:

I miscalculated the year I turned 16

What I learned:

Go over all the answers a lot of times and make sure that every entry is correct!

[SusieK 3]

lol good thread

Which RFE do you want

When completing Aff of Support make sure u list three years of tax returns - and back it up with transcripts - yep we get a check mark for that RFE

When sending Originals to either USCIS or NVC - make sure you ordered additional cause one or the other is bound to lose them. - yep we get a check mark for that RFE

When self employed make sure you look at bottom line of Schedule C - they are not crazy about gross but really sorta interested in net on that one. This happened at interview stage today - arrrrhhhh - had to do I864a to include hubbies assets even tho its on your original sent to NVC - arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Major check mark

And toss the lawyers to the shark when you have a chance, all they do is fill out the paperwork, they do not call for you so for that little item, I give our lawyer AN RFE. Check - just put them in the crosshairs of the bow and fire at will

Cheers and again still chuffed about the lawyer issues. Soddy gits they are

Suz

[Ling Ling 22]

HEY....who hijacked this thread???

Some of you are adding and debating complex RFEs.

I was hoping this would be a quick list of SIMPLE STUPID RFEs that can easily be avoided.

Thanks to all who've contributed so far.

[Filiricans 3]

Got an RFE from DS-230 #20 & #2. My daughter's case CR2 was completed on 19th of June, While me, CR1 got RFE. Though NVC still rocks they really work fast completing cases. Good luck everyone. Wishing for the speedy approval and case complete to all of you.

Edited September 27, 2008 by Filiricans