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Question about Responding to RFE

I got the RFE hard copy today. All it was for was for a passport photo of me (which I sent the first time...but whatever).

I immediately went out and had two passport photos retaken. The RFE asked that I put them in an envelope and staple them to the RFE notice and send it back. The RFE notice has my name, case number, barcode, etc.

I didn't include a cover letter or anything. My question is, should I have?!? Or is it ok that I sent it like that? I was in too much of a rush to get it back to them to write a cover letter. The notice states all the information about what the RFE is for and has my info so I am hoping it is enough. Thoughts?

It should be fine. I just hope that you are still smiling at them through the camera because the only thing left is your approval

!! Also i hope that you did make a copy of the RFE, but i believe that if you go check your status online it will show the exact hard copy information. Just for good record keeping ( not necessary ) it is good to have a copy of the RFE. Hope to hear about your experience with the CDJ interview process. Wish you and yours the best. My fiancee and I are waiting on our NOA2.

Best regards,
E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-04-20 21:52:00

Delivered! Well Eff & Rosie are in the game!!

YESSSS!!!!

Your item was delivered at 6:37 am on January 21, 2011 in DALLAS, TX 75266

Detailed Results:

Delivered, January 21, 2011, 6:37 am, DALLAS, TX 75266

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-01-21 21:57:00

This is why I recommend Priority mail over Express mail. You pay extra and lose a day, making the delivery the same day anyway. Priority mail with delivery confirmation is the way to go but that's hindsight. No worries. The package will be delivered or has been already.

Thanks pushbrk!

Just waiting my turn to join the 129F party!! Hope you have a good one!

Most respectfully,

E&R4EVER

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-01-21 05:33:00

Thanks JKelly07!

The process is a long one and you have the right word for it which is not to worry about it.

. I truely appreciate your support and do take your reply to heart. I will check again today.

Much regards,

eff aka E&R4EVER

don't worry it' there,your good... check again tomorrow,

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-01-21 01:18:00

Bummer,

Just checked online and found out that USPS tried to deliver my 129f. No one there authorized to sign for it

. Well I'll check up on it tomorrow.:

Label/Receipt Number: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Expected Delivery Date: January 20, 2011
Class: Priority Mail
Service(s): Certified Mail
Return Receipt
Status: Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)

We attempted to deliver your item at 7:28 pm on January 20, 2011 in DALLAS, TX 75222 and a notice was left because an authorized recipient was not available. You may arrange redelivery by visiting www.usps.com/redelivery or calling 800-ASK-USPS, or may pick up the item at the Post Office indicated on the notice. If this item is unclaimed after 15 days then it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later

Delivery Results:
Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available), January 20, 2011, 7:28 pm, DALLAS, TX 75222
Arrival at Unit, January 20, 2011, 7:00 pm, DALLAS, TX 75222
Acceptance, January 18, 2011, 4:07 pm, XXXXXXX, IL 6XXXX

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-01-21 00:42:00

K2 turning 18 before interview

Your still confused.. A K-1 is a visa type. NOA2 is a petition approval NOT K-1 approval. The I-129F petition approval is merely the USCIS acknowledging that the alien has had there eligibility reviewed and now is eligible to apply for a visa. Nothing more and far from a visa approval.

Uncle uncle. I give.... Thank you for clarifying the whole K1 process. 1,000 pardons.

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-05-04 09:26:00

K2 turning 18 before interview

Thanks to both. So what should I do with the medical for the kids, since it takes 3 days? they take theirs on Monday, then I go take mine on Wednesday and I pick all the results on THursday?

Also, you mean the petition for fiance has been approved by their approving form I-129F, and now I need to fill other documents for the kids? I will do more research on that, thanks a lot

I was answering the K2 question you had since when I went through this process in my prior petition, I was confused at that time as to what paperwork was needed to generate the K2. Well it is born as part of your initial K1 approval (NOA2). You'll be getting a Packet 3 from CDJ. There will be instructions as to forms you need to fill out for your consulate visit/interview process. The Step-By-Step Guides for K1 found in the FAQs are excellent : http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

I was also letting you know what I was preparing for the K2's on my current K1 petition. It's good to have all the medical vaccinations done ahead of time if you can. Every embassy has their own unique process and reading the reviews for CDJ they have recently made changes as i noted above. Some VJer's have recently posted their reviews as seen here: http://www.visajourn...php?cnty=Mexico

I believe when you take your medical you will probably need to have the kids with you. Plus proof of already have taken your AOS prior to the medical. And the results aparently are ready the next day and given to you in a 'sealed envelope.' Instructions will probably state to not open the sealed envelope and deliver them to the consulate for the interview.

I hope this answers your questions and by no means do i intend to miss direct you.

A sus ordenes,

E&R4ever

P.S. There are also payments that need to be done and they are explained in the reviews. eff

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-05-03 23:24:00

K2 turning 18 before interview

Thanks for any input!

My son will turn 18 on July 11 and we can't locate his father therefore he has to wait and get his passport himself. He has been included in my K1 petition. Do I need another form or him being included in K1 is enough? Do I have to take anything else into consideration due to him being 18 at the time of interview? Do you know if all interviews for K1 are open in Juarez?

Thanks again

Hi Sarah&Michael,

As part of the K1 his K2 is initiated. There are no forms needed to generate the K2. His age should be fine since I believe he needs only be under the age of 21. My fiancees daughter is 17 and her son is 18. I am making sure they have their birth certificates "apostillado" in order for the embassy to acept them. Also I am making sure they have all of their vaccinations taken care of and stamped with the dates taken; my fiancee says she has the booklette for both of their shots. She recently completed her shots as well.

God willing when we get our NOA2 approval I will be working on getting my affidavit of support completed with 3 yrs of federal income tax returns. Also a letter from my employer on company letterhead stating my employment status. I plan on having more proof of ongoing relationship since I expect to travel to Mexico to delivery my part of the packet 3 requirements to my fiancee.

I understand only hte beneficiary can enter the consulate for the interview. There are excellent reviews posted from recent VJer's experiences. The process has changed where you need to get the AOS done one day prior to the Medical and the medical should be one day prior to your interview appointment.

Hope this helps you as I have gathered this wealth of information from our wonderful members who have shared it. This is my second K1 I've applied for so I am familiar with the process. Any quetions please message me if you wish.

eff

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-05-03 21:42:00

Juarez consulate appointment

We finally got our interview scheduled too for the beginning of July. We are staying at La Quinta based on the reviews here and the Juarez forum.

Kolorin & Arnee1,

We'll be following your footsteps! Just got my NOA2 hard copy today.

My very best to you!

E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-06-06 21:01:00

Juarez consulate appointment

Please don't pay any mind to unnecessary negative comments about the safety of Ciudad Juarez!

In the three weeks we spent in Juarez I felt safer in the consulate zone than I have felt in areas of many cities in the U.S. I consider myself to be a perceptive person and have lived and traveled all over the U.S. and the world and can tell you that the areas that you are going to be frequenting for your interview related purposes maintain a high level of safety.

There are no boarded up buildings, no thugs walking the streets, no pushers or pimps, not even pawn shops or liquor stores, beggars or even street vendors! The only thing that may feel unsettling to anyone not familiar with Mexican cities is the large number of pickup trucks filled with cops bearing machine guns. That is how they do it. That is how they show you that they are keeping the area safe for you to come and do your business.

Also there are swarms of annoying people with homemade laminated tags that want to help you when you get near the consulate. They are not "coyotes" as many people on VJ have termed them and they are not trying to rob you, they want to give you information on where to go so you give them a tip. If you can ignore them you will be just fine.

As with many of the border towns there are going to be dark parts of the city that are full of people working in illegal trafficking, those people do crazy ###### and kill each other. I can assure you that they won't be doing their business near the US Consulate where it is swarming with cops.

If you all keep a reasonable level of awareness and use the same common sense you would use in any other city you will have the same chance of being just fine as you would anywhere else.

Enough of the fear mongering, it makes the world an uglier place.

C-Maria,

I appreciate your reassuring post. We will keep you in mind as we travel to CDJ! Dios te bendiga!!

Sinceramente E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-06-04 18:00:00

Juarez case number look up web address

hmm...nope that wasn't the one.

I checked all my recent postings and people's responses and I can't find it there...it was probably in someone else's thread and I was on break at work when I found it but I didn't have the case # on me. It looked really interesting and I wish I had had the number with me!

If you ever do find the link, please let me know. Thanks!

E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-06-03 02:41:00

great hotel in ciudad juarez

Ibis hotel.
Great hotel. Great prices reserved 4 nights for $165. And best of all is the location so near to all the consulate area!!! Between both clinics, half a block from consulate. Across the street from Las Misiones Mall. Book 20 days in advance to get a great discount! Here's the link

http://www.ibishotel...uarez-hotel.htm

Edgarmanzo0916,

Thanks for the link. We are waiting for our 129f to get to the NVC and the to CDJ. Benn since june 1st. Good luck in your interview and please keep us informed.

E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-06-12 23:12:00

They lost my petition after they approved it.

Yes, they actually have now. What a relief!

JRTLFlores,

Any explanation as to where the petition was? Just curious.

Thanks!

E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-06-17 00:47:00

AOS - where are the border crossing papers!?!?!?!

Hey guys how long is it supposed to take for the papers to come in from the border crossing? My guy has been here 4 weeks and the El Paso border patrol had told him they would send the papers to my house. Nothing has shown up. Do you know if this is normal? I can't send in the AOS papers until those come in, and I'm getting nervous! Is there someone I can call about this?

Are you talking about the DS-3025? That would be the only other form that one could have requested prior to or at the time of your POE.

Suerte,
E&R4ever

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-08-22 05:24:00

USCIS California Address?

I am trying to find the address to the California USCIS to put on the "Fiance Letter of Intent". However, I cannot find it anywhere! Any ideas?

Braley,

Quite certain this is the address, unless it's been changed.

Regards,

E&R4EVER

USCIS
California Service Center

P.O. BOX 10590

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0590

E&R4ever

Male

Mexico

2011-01-24 16:01:00

JimmyHou

Thanks for clarifying this for me, I appreciate the step by step answer as it removed any confusions I had.

Our son will be 15 maximum (unless there is an extremely long delay in the Gov't process)

Thanks again, I appreciate it

Robert & Olya

Male

Russia

2014-09-26 03:10:00

The copies should be good enough. But I want to clarify that your son will NOT be applying for naturalization. The N400 does allow for dependents to be part of the naturalization process. Instead, when your wife is naturalized, your son will be allows to apply for a passport using his birth certificate and his mothers naturalization certificate. But he will not get his own naturalization certificate. So if you want added proof of citizenship, he will have to apply for a certificate of citizenship using an N600 application.

so if I understand you correctly,

we would need file a "N-400" for my wife and at the same time file a "N-600" for our minor son?

Robert & Olya

Male

Russia

2014-09-25 05:41:00

Thanks. in answer to your questions/statements

1) we were married on December 10, 2010

2) her/our son is under 18 years of age, so he would then be included due to being a minor

3) in order to get a "corrected" PR card for him we needed to mail to the USCIS the PR card that listed him as a female. but of course made photo copies of this card as well as I copied it to my computer

again thank you for your response and information

Robert & Olya

Male

Russia

2014-09-24 09:40:00