Zeeshan Fazal
Sep 14, 2021
EB2 NIW I-485
I got Very strange RFE for I-485.
I have NIW approved with PhD degree. I had my Bio on 08/02/2021 and received 485 J receipt on 08/28/2021.
Today I received RFE from FO that they need documentation or evidence of 5-years post baccalaureate work experience in my specialty.
My attorney says that I do not need 5 years post Baccalaureate experience because I already have PhD which is advanced degree and my NIW is already approved.
He says he will respond with copy of my PhD degree. I believe that post baccalaureate experience is required when u don’t have MS or PhD.
Anyone have any idea about this type of RFE?
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EN SLSep 14, 2021
It's a mistake, once your attorney replies it will be resolved. A friend got an RFE that says he didn't provide sufficient info on his field of practice as a GI physician, however, his field of endeavor on his petition is petroleum engineering. His application was approved when his attorney replied the RFE.
Zeeshan FazalSep 14, 2021
I also believe this. usually these type of RFE comes at I-140 stage not I-485.
Nick KoolSep 14, 2021
Did you submit the PhD diploma copy with your i485. That may have triggered the rfe! You should be fine.
Zeeshan FazalSep 14, 2021
No we didn’t not submit the PhD diploma with I-485 but now we will submit it in response to this RFE. thanks
J PSep 23, 2021
@Zershan fazal how long did it took for your I-140 to be approved?
Zeeshan FazalSep 23, 2021
it took 9 months. there was no premium processing and I filed during covid peak
J PSep 23, 2021
@zeeshan fazal was that in the Texas center? when did you send your documents to the USCIS for the I-140?
Zeeshan FazalSep 23, 2021
it was Nebraska
J PSep 23, 2021
@Zeesham Fazal ah ok. thanks 😊
