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IMBRA Special TopicsRECALLED PETITION - UPDATE
Very good! You should go to the compiled NOA2 RFE thread to get an idea of how your process will go.

http://www.visajourn...h...20652&st=60
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 19:36:00
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Today I got an I-797C notice of action in the postal mail that is saying what I already knew, my case is reopened. It mentions it is a "courtesy notice" sent to me because the official notice was sent to my lawyer. It also mentions "any relevant documentation included in the notice was also mailed as part of the official notice". I will call my lawyer tommorow to ask if this was the actual RFE. Hope so....
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 17:12:00
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ok, don't flip out! I just got my RFE notification email! I never thought I would ever be this excited about it! I'm putting it in the data field now. It's just around the corner everyone.


:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :D
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 17:36:00
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Here's some speculation-there is no pattern at all between the time your petition is physically received back at the service center and the time it takes for your petition to be "reopened".

I think there is a huge variance due to many factors, mainly of which is that the petition has to be reunited with the complete files on your case before being logged back in the system, which could actually be in another distant location.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 16:34:00
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Mew, i love your idea, let's hope people can do that!


i love it too! hope we can do it.

any suggestions on the title? i was kidding before ;)

already done actually!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 14:26:00
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Mew, i love your idea, let's hope people can do that!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 13:59:00
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NOA2 RECALLED PETITION DATA IN ORDER OF NOA1 DATE

LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 13:00:00
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but here's a joke to cheer us up......maybe?

what do you call a short legged dog with steel balls?

sparky!


:thumbs: :P

Thanks for the info! YESSSSSSSSSS, things are moving.

What's brown and sounds like a bell?


DUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 10:54:00
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:thumbs: :yes:

Hey Mike congrats on getting the RFE email! They are definitely moving now, my case was reopened last night and also touched today! The RFEs are coming everyone.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 08:48:00
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:dance: :dance:

Thanks!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 23:34:00
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Damn, I just checked, they just reopened my case today!

VJ-------------------NOA1------NOA2-----reopened-----RFE update------RFE mail --------S/C------F/C
Sleepless in OR----03/06-------03/31-------06/20--------06/26------------07/05----------CSC---France
mike1972e---------03/13------03/25-------06/23---------none------------none------------VSC
Maria&Robert-------03/14------03/30-------06/27---------06/29-----------07/05-----------VSC
Mew-----------------03/19------03/29-------06/27---------06/29-----------07/05-----------VSC
Lewis----------------03/22------04/06-------07/05---------none------------none-----------VSC---Mexico
rlt.........................03/29........04/17........06/22............none...............none...............VSC
Mad Man...............03/31........04/07.........?..................none...............none..............VSC...Philippines
jello-----------------04/17------04/25-------06/29---------none------------none------------VSC
cdngirl06-----------04/18------04/24-------06/30---------07/03------------none------------VSC
Xiuyin --------------04/21-------05/01-------06/29---------none------------none-----------VSC---China
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 21:44:00
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VJ-------------------NOA1------NOA2-----reopened-----RFE update------RFE mail --------S/C------F/C
Sleepless in OR----03/06-------03/31-------06/20--------06/26------------07/05----------CSC---France
mike1972e---------03/13------03/25-------06/23---------none------------none------------VSC
Maria&Robert-------03/14------03/30-------06/27---------06/29-----------07/05-----------VSC
Mew-----------------03/19------03/29-------06/27---------06/29-----------07/05-----------VSC
Lewis----------------03/22------04/06-------?---------------none------------none-----------VSC---Mexico
rlt.........................03/29........04/17........06/22............none...............none...............VSC
cdngirl06------------04/18------04/24-------06/30---------07/03-----------none------------VSC
jello------------------04/17------04/25-------06/29---------none------------none------------VSC


fixed it in NOA1 order, yeah this Jack Daniels hits the spot!

Edited by Lewis, 05 July 2006 - 09:20 PM.

LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 21:19:00
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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS good news!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 17:14:00
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Mew,

I agree, I think all of us need to stick together, whatever status we are in. Sometimes it's difficult when we can't see it on someone else's personal level or realize this is a forum to share info before anything else.

I'm still pissed though, but not at anyone here. I will focus my aggression on the respsonsible parties.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 14:02:00
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I know it sucks, I have lost patience at this point, at least now I know they have my petition, no "reopened" notice yet.

This debacle has become very annoying and it's hard to take comfort when it seems likely NOA1ers are going before us. I'm praying that July is the month for the NOA2s.............we will see.

Just eternally pissed until this is over!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-05 12:04:00
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It'll be the jack daniels today!

rlt, I think you are on to something, they may be sending these things out in "batches" so it looks likely you guys may be next. I can't call those USCIS guys anymore, they don't know anything at all, I found out more here from you guys. Thanks again. My case is still in "under review" status but at least now I know they have it.

HAPPY 4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-04 08:59:00
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HMMMMMMMMMM, margarita, that's a good tasting solution.

Yeah, it's tough seeing all these other's getting RFE's when the NOA2er's just have to wait and stew. Where's that @%!$#^%#! lime!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-03 19:51:00
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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-03 12:42:00
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Hey, c'mon, we have a good month of action to look forward too, and the weekend is pretty much done now. Things are happening, I'm going nuts myself, the only thing keeping me going is thinking of the future and chatting with my fiancee. These challenges will make your relationship even stronger in the long run.

I look forward to hearing good news this week for us all.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 22:09:00
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Yeah, sorry you're down, I wish I could do more. These are good people here. I know July will be filled with positive action.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 21:54:00
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Damn! I just got a touch on a Sunday, I thought I had too much tequila. My case status did not change though, it is still "under review".
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 21:49:00
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Gomez,

I totally agree about the speculation, yes this site has way too much of it. And no, I'm not calling more than once a week at this point. Calling the USCIS at this point won't help me, but for someone else in a different situation it may be advisable.

I'm on your team too, don't get the wrong impression. It's just that sometimes the negative ranting (not yours) can be overbearing. Let's hope for good news soon!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 11:51:00
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How is calling them going to slow the process??????????? It is already very clear that the people that answer the phones are not the ones working on our cases. It's not time to start beating up on ourselves because we are all frustrated. The facts are that the more information we get, the better off we will be.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 11:21:00
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Should we all call Vermont tomorrow?
Let´s call them.


Premature for me - planning on calling Thursday.


I will continue to put pressure on everyone, lawyer, congresspeople, USCIS. Everyday!

And even though my expedite request did not go through, I still think it was a wise idea. Now is not the time to slow down the pressure or doubt our strategies.

:thumbs:
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-02 10:21:00
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You got it right, we know now that they are focused on NOA2s.

I was not happy about the turn down of the request, but it was good to at least get a response in the mail, it does mean they are working on our cases.

July will be the turning point.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-01 16:53:00
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You know, what you said makes total sense to me. I don't see why they would do it any other way. You are right, it will be a while before all NOA2s get their rfes. It's been tough waiting, but I'm going to find as much info as I can.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-01 16:25:00
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I also just received my response from the USCIS for my expedite request through snail mail and have the same "this matter was received and a determination was made that it does not meet the criteria for special handling" message from them. Stay positive!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-01 15:31:00
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Just got the "case is reopened" update! Finally!

It's so nice to see a little bit of movement, even if I have no idea how long it will take until we get the actual RFE... at least we know our case is at VSC and someone's actually looked at it.



:dance: Yes, on to the next step!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 20:10:00
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When it is "reapproved" it will have a new expiration date most likely. At this point it is not approved so that date should be meaningless.

I was also very frustrated and annoyed about waiting, I know it sucks! And it is still going on.

I did these things, contacted all of my congresspeople, NVC, consulate, USCIS, did an expedite request. For all I know, none of these things helped. I think it has more to do with how long it takes the different agencies to move and register the petition through their systems. Because our cases were already approved, the petitition had to be mated with the original files before they could be logged back into the USCIS system, supposedly.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 18:59:00
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The good thing is they are processing it. Being that it took them 2 months and 25 days for them to get my petition back to the USCIS for further processing, I would not assume my rfe will be rushing in anytime soon.

A question, how many NOA2ers have had notice an RFE is coming? just 1? rlt, since you received your notice quicker than others, it may be possible your rfe will also be received sooner than others. There is no logic behind what the USCIS is doing, even how they are sending the RFE's. My lawyer said in some cases he received the RFE and in others, the petitioner did. So just hang in there and stay positive, your's will come soon.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 18:39:00
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SWEET!

I finally got my "we received this case back from the Department of State for further review. We will mail you a notice when our review is complete or when we take other action" notice.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

At least now I know it is back in the system. I had a reassuring talk with my lawyer today about my situation and IMBRA, he said the majority of the cases he has are not involved with marriage brokers. Because we met on match.com, I will answer no to the question that asks if I used a marriage broker. He told me that the RFE will come soon, either to him or myself. Hang in there everyone, NOA2s are starting to see action.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 16:53:00
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NICE! It's happening everyone. Just will take more time.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 13:38:00
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COOL! Good news for all NOA2 people. My petition is there but they still have not logged it back in the system. Just a matter of time for all of us.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-30 10:48:00
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That would be great! What is the approxiamate number of NOA2ers that have notices that an RFE is coming now?
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-29 23:03:00
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Yeah, Jello, same with me, I know it's there but they won't acknowledge it, that can be very annoying. I let my senators and my representative know about it. I still think it will be ok, it's just a matter of time.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-23 13:44:00
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Same here, nothing new. It will just take time.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-23 13:31:00
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That's good thinking, I don't see any reason we would get an rfe, our cases were already approved. And i think you are right, they probably already know which companies are marriage brokers and hopefully they will reapprove our petitions soon. But hey, we are dealing with the USCIS, which means anything is possible.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-23 10:02:00
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Seriously, already!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-22 16:11:00
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No updates yet, I'm sure it will be soon. You guys are probably right about our files, they have to be mated with our petitions in order for our cases to be checked. DOS? who knows at this point, it's just good you know they have your case now. They obviously had to do some fixing of their case update system.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-22 13:47:00
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Hi.
Sorry to start a new topic for the recalled petitions, but the other one is getting too long and confused as well.

I check my status online all the time, and they just updated it.
It no longer says "This case has been approved...'

It now says:
"On June 22, 2006, we received this case back from the Department of State for further review. We will mail you a notice when our review is complete or when we take other action."

My case was recalled on May 17th due to IMBRA, and I didn´t get any update since then.
I´m surprised they don´t mention anything about RFE.

What should I think? Does it sound bad like a new security check thing or they will finally mail me the RFE?

Also, on May 24th I got an email from NVC saying they sent my case back to Vermont, which I confirmed this week with their officers.

Strange they got it back from DoS.
Why do you think that is????


I think it is the beginning of the good news for us all! Thanks for starting the new thread, that other one got out of control!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-22 13:30:00