Self-filed AP RFE

[looivy]

Hi Experts,


My wife applied for her Advanced Parole and the following shows up on her status online. What are the typical RFEs that folks have been getting? The USCIS rec'd the supporting documents and this appeared the next day. She has her own approved I-140 so she is not a dependent.
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We mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail.
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Please advise.

Thanks.

[gcformeornot]

photos....

[waitin_toolong]

it could also be biometric appointments

" The new inproved status reporting website" sometimes makes the FP request seem like RFE. you should get it in a few days and if thedate on the notice is the date on the wesite then that is probably it and you will never receive an actual RFE.

[looivy]

Thanks for your replies.

Photos were included in the packets and has had both FP done.

Why are biometrics needed again.

[jb1909]

I also received an RFE recently and it was for photos and copy of ID. I had sent these to USCIS after I e-filed, but it seems they lost it.

[looivy]

Thank you all for your feedback.

Can you guys also help me on the following fronts:

1. What are the phone options that I press after dialing 1-800-375-5283 to talk to an IO to get more details about the RFE?
2. For self-filed AP, how do you respond to an RFE? Is there a template?

Thanks.

[eb2_immigrant]

Originally Posted by looivy

Hi Experts,


My wife applied for her Advanced Parole and the following shows up on her status online. What are the typical RFEs that folks have been getting? The USCIS rec'd the supporting documents and this appeared the next day. She has her own approved I-140 so she is not a dependent.
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We mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail.
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Please advise.

Thanks.

Could be photos with proper size and background color

[looivy]

Originally Posted by eb2_immigrant

Could be photos with proper size and background color

It was photos and when we send latest photos as a response to the RFE, it got approved in a week's time and AP came in mail today. Thanks all for your help.

[permfiling]

Originally Posted by looivy

It was photos and when we send latest photos as a response to the RFE, it got approved in a week's time and AP came in mail today. Thanks all for your help.

Hi Looivy,
Please give me the list of documents, no of photos used to self file. I have the following list below but wanted to cross check . Please give me format of employment letter as well. You can email me as well to the email address below

sunny_dil AT YAHOO DOT COM




6 pictures in a plastic pouch with name printed for I-485,I-131,I-765

Checks for 395USD,170USD,180USD payable to DHS for I-485,I-131,I-765

Completely filled I-485 application

Completely filled G-325A form

Copy of approved I-140 petition

Copy of passport pages with visas and pages showing identification.

Copy of current I-94 & H1B approval notice showing legal status

Original Employment Letter

Sealed medical examination report from civil surgeon

Notarized Copy of Birth Certificate

Completely filled I-765 application

Copy of I-94 and previous EAD

Completely filled I-131 application

Copy of I-94 & current H1B status

Copy of all pages of passport

Copies of previously approved I-797 and I-20

Copies of 3 recent pay stubs, tax returns and W-2 for the past 3 years.

Copy of Masters Degree Certificate

[looivy]

Originally Posted by permfiling

Hi Looivy,
Please give me the list of documents, no of photos used to self file. I have the following list below but wanted to cross check . Please give me format of employment letter as well. You can email me as well to the email address below

sunny_dil AT YAHOO DOT COM




6 pictures in a plastic pouch with name printed for I-485,I-131,I-765

Checks for 395USD,170USD,180USD payable to DHS for I-485,I-131,I-765

Completely filled I-485 application

Completely filled G-325A form

Copy of approved I-140 petition

Copy of passport pages with visas and pages showing identification.

Copy of current I-94 & H1B approval notice showing legal status

Original Employment Letter

Sealed medical examination report from civil surgeon

Notarized Copy of Birth Certificate

Completely filled I-765 application

Copy of I-94 and previous EAD

Completely filled I-131 application

Copy of I-94 & current H1B status

Copy of all pages of passport

Copies of previously approved I-797 and I-20

Copies of 3 recent pay stubs, tax returns and W-2 for the past 3 years.

Copy of Masters Degree Certificate

I think the list you have above is for the initial filing of I-485, AP and EAD together.

If you are just applying for AP renewal then this is the list. Please read carefully: This list below is for "AP renewal" only.

1.Confirmation Receipt for e-filed Travel Document (I-131)
2.Two photographs (put A# on the back) - Make sure that it conforms to USCIS guidelines.
3.Copy of pending I-485 Receipt Notice
4.Copy of Previous Travel Document, if any
5.Copy of I-140 approval notice
6.Copy of I-94
7.Copy of current EAD card
8.Copy of old expired passport, if any
9.Copy of current passport
10.Copy of H1-B approval notice, if any
11.Copy of Driver License
12. You can add paystubs, but I did not add

Hope this helps.

[permfiling]

Originally Posted by looivy

I think the list you have above is for the initial filing of I-485, AP and EAD together.

If you are just applying for AP renewal then this is the list. Please read carefully: This list below is for "AP renewal" only.

1.Confirmation Receipt for e-filed Travel Document (I-131)
2.Two photographs (put A# on the back) - Make sure that it conforms to USCIS guidelines.
3.Copy of pending I-485 Receipt Notice
4.Copy of Previous Travel Document, if any
5.Copy of I-140 approval notice
6.Copy of I-94
7.Copy of current EAD card
8.Copy of old expired passport, if any
9.Copy of current passport
10.Copy of H1-B approval notice, if any
11.Copy of Driver License
12. You can add paystubs, but I did not add

Hope this helps.

yes, for initial filing, is that the correct list?

[hiralal]

Originally Posted by looivy

I think the list you have above is for the initial filing of I-485, AP and EAD together.

If you are just applying for AP renewal then this is the list. Please read carefully: This list below is for "AP renewal" only.

1.Confirmation Receipt for e-filed Travel Document (I-131)
2.Two photographs (put A# on the back) - Make sure that it conforms to USCIS guidelines.
3.Copy of pending I-485 Receipt Notice
4.Copy of Previous Travel Document, if any
5.Copy of I-140 approval notice
6.Copy of I-94
7.Copy of current EAD card
8.Copy of old expired passport, if any
9.Copy of current passport
10.Copy of H1-B approval notice, if any
11.Copy of Driver License
12. You can add paystubs, but I did not add

Hope this helps.

that is helpful - just a quick question - for passports, do they need all pages or only some ? Thanks in advance

[looivy]

Originally Posted by hiralal

that is helpful - just a quick question - for passports, do they need all pages or only some ? Thanks in advance

We always send all the pages. For others documents such as I485, EAD as well....front and back.

[looivy]

Originally Posted by rodnyb

Thanks, man.

By the way, do we need to keep AP renewed if I don't plan to travel in near future? For example, my AP expires in Dec. My next travel abroad is planned in July 2010, can I renew it March 2010? Or I have to keep it no gap as the case with EAD?

Thanks

You do not need to keep AP continuous. I do it because I may have to travel at a short notice. I use AP as a back-up since I already have H1-B. I am too risk averse.

You can apply it in March 2010 per your plan. If I were you, I would do 4 months in advance...just to be safe.

[sledge_hammer]

Hi, I have a couple of questions -

1. If the dependent is applying for AP, then is it necessary to include a copy of the primary applicant's I-485 receipt?
2. Also, when applying for AP, why is a copy of EAD required?

Thanks!