I just got email notification from USCIS
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Last update on my file
Last and only update was in November when they screwed up something and the processing dates showed that they were processing March 30, 2000. I called them to inquire on my case and since the processing date was more then 30 days after my RD the lady from the customer center accepted my inquiry and entered it in computer. Several days later I got a useless notice from them saying that "Due to a backlog ... etc". My status online changed saying that they responded to my inquiry. That was the only time my online status changed ever until now when I got this notice.
Last and only update was in November when they screwed up something and the processing dates showed that they were processing March 30, 2000. I called them to inquire on my case and since the processing date was more then 30 days after my RD the lady from the customer center accepted my inquiry and entered it in computer. Several days later I got a useless notice from them saying that "Due to a backlog ... etc". My status online changed saying that they responded to my inquiry. That was the only time my online status changed ever until now when I got this notice.
Lazerthegreat
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What have they asked for in RFE?
Lazerthegreat
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Plz post that information once you get it.
My uncle received a scary RFE (His RD 27 FEB, 2000). I will post info about his RFE in a new thread.
My uncle received a scary RFE (His RD 27 FEB, 2000). I will post info about his RFE in a new thread.
case update
Status of one of the LINs I'm watching changed again. On Dec 3,2004 they sent RFE and on Feb 9 2005 that case was approved. Their LIN is only 19 numbers below mine. Another case 12 numbers below mine was approved on August 4th 2004 ?????
Anyway, at least we know of another approval.
Status of one of the LINs I'm watching changed again. On Dec 3,2004 they sent RFE and on Feb 9 2005 that case was approved. Their LIN is only 19 numbers below mine. Another case 12 numbers below mine was approved on August 4th 2004 ?????
Anyway, at least we know of another approval.
I got the RFE today
Here is what they are asking
1. Biographic Information Sheet. Form G-325A
2. Since I entered US on F-1 visa they want a certified copy of my school transcripts for the period between my entry in US and the date when I applied for asylum (some 3 months)
3. Evidence of the exact dates when traveled and the countries visited (I didn't travel at all but my wife did three times as her father suffered a couple of strokes and eventually passed away)
a. Original passports (current and any expired)
b. All original travel documents issued by USCIS
c. Any original I-94 issued upon reentry
4. Evidence that I have been physically present in US for at least one year from the date the asylum was granted.
Now my question is this,
in part 3 they ask for "Original" passports, travel documents and I-94.
Am I understanding it right that I must send original documents? I asume that they will return them to me after processing but they don't say it anywhere explicitly.
What have you guys submited if you had (or know someone who had) been asked for this stuff?
Here is what they are asking
1. Biographic Information Sheet. Form G-325A
2. Since I entered US on F-1 visa they want a certified copy of my school transcripts for the period between my entry in US and the date when I applied for asylum (some 3 months)
3. Evidence of the exact dates when traveled and the countries visited (I didn't travel at all but my wife did three times as her father suffered a couple of strokes and eventually passed away)
a. Original passports (current and any expired)
b. All original travel documents issued by USCIS
c. Any original I-94 issued upon reentry
4. Evidence that I have been physically present in US for at least one year from the date the asylum was granted.
Now my question is this,
in part 3 they ask for "Original" passports, travel documents and I-94.
Am I understanding it right that I must send original documents? I asume that they will return them to me after processing but they don't say it anywhere explicitly.
What have you guys submited if you had (or know someone who had) been asked for this stuff?
Lazerthegreat
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It seems like they are asking for more and more information with each passing day..
Alex_e38! tell us this:
1. Did you submit form G-325A originally?
2. What do you mean by "certified copy of my school transcripts for the period between my entry in US and the date when I applied for asylum". What I am asking is that schools do not issue transcripts for 3 or 4 months. They issue a total transcript for your degree (especially when you are out of school)
3. How come they are asking for Original passports (many people don't even have them). Are you going to send your original passport (home country)?
And yes do not expect them to return anything. If you want to keep your home country's passport (for whatever reason.. maybe a souvenier..
, Then do NOT send it. Just say that you have lost it or whatever.
4. What kind of evidence can be provided for residence for 1 year before applying for adjustment?
Plz let us know.
thanks,
Alex_e38! tell us this:
1. Did you submit form G-325A originally?
2. What do you mean by "certified copy of my school transcripts for the period between my entry in US and the date when I applied for asylum". What I am asking is that schools do not issue transcripts for 3 or 4 months. They issue a total transcript for your degree (especially when you are out of school)
3. How come they are asking for Original passports (many people don't even have them). Are you going to send your original passport (home country)?
And yes do not expect them to return anything. If you want to keep your home country's passport (for whatever reason.. maybe a souvenier..
, Then do NOT send it. Just say that you have lost it or whatever.4. What kind of evidence can be provided for residence for 1 year before applying for adjustment?
Plz let us know.
thanks,
Punjabi_Munda
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You are almost there...
Yes, RFE means that Alex is almost through. RFE means Request For additional Evidence.
Yes, RFE means that Alex is almost through. RFE means Request For additional Evidence.
hampton8844
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I believe they are requesting an academic transcript because the officer suspects so-called visa fraud in your case. What I mean is that when you applied for your student visa abroad you promised the U.S. Government that you would only attend school here, had no interest of immigrating to the U.S. permanently and that after graduation you would return to your country. Obviously you did not keep your promise and instead sought asylum. If your school records show that you were never enrolled at all then they would be more certain of your intent to committ so-called fraud at the time of your visa application. If they concluded that you did committ visa fraud, you would have to apply for a waiver on their Form I-602, which is granted in the vast majority of cases. I do however feel that you need a lawyer to do the waiver form.
I think the main purpuse of asking for original travel documents is to see if you have returned home or renewed your home country passport. Please do not say that you lost your passport (unless you really did). Giving them false information could come back to haunt you many years down the road.
I think the main purpuse of asking for original travel documents is to see if you have returned home or renewed your home country passport. Please do not say that you lost your passport (unless you really did). Giving them false information could come back to haunt you many years down the road.
Lazerthegreat said:It seems like they are asking for more and more information with each passing day..
Alex_e38! tell us this:
1. Did you submit form G-325A originally?
2. What do you mean by "certified copy of my school transcripts for the period between my entry in US and the date when I applied for asylum". What I am asking is that schools do not issue transcripts for 3 or 4 months. They issue a total transcript for your degree (especially when you are out of school)
3. How come they are asking for Original passports (many people don't even have them). Are you going to send your original passport (home country)?
And yes do not expect them to return anything. If you want to keep your home country's passport (for whatever reason.. maybe a souvenier..
4. What kind of evidence can be provided for residence for 1 year before applying for adjustment?
Plz let us know.
thanks,
Rfe
When I came on F-1 I realy came to study and I did finish my bachelor and masters degree here since then. Only after being here for a couple of months I decided to request an asylum as situation in my country deteriorated and was eventually bombed by NATO.
I also never traveled and my passport actually expired a year ago and I didn't renew it.
Again, what do you guys and gals say about sending original documents?
When I came on F-1 I realy came to study and I did finish my bachelor and masters degree here since then. Only after being here for a couple of months I decided to request an asylum as situation in my country deteriorated and was eventually bombed by NATO.
I also never traveled and my passport actually expired a year ago and I didn't renew it.
Again, what do you guys and gals say about sending original documents?
wantmygcnow
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Sometimes immigration accepts certified copy of originals..which is basically certification done by the bank or a government entity such as the postal service...The copy is accompanied by a seal saying its true copy of orignial.
Lazerthegreat
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Well yes! Asking a lawyer would certainly be a good thing.
But I am more than sure that you should not expect to get any originals back once you send it to them. But if it is clearly written on RFE, then you gotta do what you gotta do...
But I am more than sure that you should not expect to get any originals back once you send it to them. But if it is clearly written on RFE, then you gotta do what you gotta do...
hampton8844
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Lazerthegreat said:Well yes! Asking a lawyer would certainly be a good thing.
But I am more than sure that you should not expect to get any originals back once you send it to them. But if it is clearly written on RFE, then you gotta do what you gotta do...
I sent them my original documents in reponse to my RFE. I got them returned to me after my approval-after a delay that is typical for the USCIS.
If the RFE says "original," then you are ignoring their instructions at your peril.