Is it possible to get an RFE during I-485 stage while the dates are not current ?

[aaaaa]

Today, I received an RFE requesting Employment Letter for proposed job offer. I was under the impression that the USCIS does not look at the application, unless they are processing the case. Is it possible, they are doing the Initial Review even though the dates are not current.
I will be grateful, if anybody can share their experience.

Thanks

[Tshelar]

Originally Posted by aaaaa

Today, I received an RFE requesting Employment Letter for proposed job offer. I was under the impression that the USCIS does not look at the application, unless they are processing the case. Is it possible, they are doing the Initial Review even though the dates are not current.
I will be grateful, if anybody can share their experience.

Thanks

It is pretty coomon for USCIS to look into a 485 case irrespective of the priority date. Basically USICS per-adjustcates the case if everything is in order. So when you priority date is current there is not further work done on your case other than just granting you the green card.

[zettabyte]

The USCIS reviews I-485 applications even if the priority date is not current. If there are problems with the case, a request for evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID), or a denial could be issued. If the case is proper and complete, the USCIS will place it on hold and, unless something changes for the worse in the case, it should be approved once a visa number becomes available.

Source: Murthy

[aaaaa]

Thanks, Tshelar & Zettabyte, for the details. I appreciate your response.