Tom Myring
Aug 17, 2021
Interfiling vs waiting for RFE
I noticed that USCIS is looking to avoid unnecessary RFEs and is now urging people to submit medicals at the same time as the I-485.
I didn’t do this when I filed in Dec 2020. My question is: should I try and interfile my medical or wait for an RFE? If I interfile is there any danger that it causes additional delays as they try and attach it to my file?
Ultimately what do you think will lead to the smoothest, fastest process?
EB2-1
Advanced degree or exceptional ability
Total Days: 280 days
Case
2020-12-11
2021-09-17
I-765
213 Days
I-485
280 Days
I-131
154 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485, I-131
Timeline Map
2019-10-04
I-485
D-434
Priority Date
2020-12-11
I-485
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2021-02-03
I-131
D+54
Submission to USCIS
2021-04-23
I-485
D+133
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-04-24
I-131
I-765
D+134
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-07-07
I-131
D+208
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-07-12
I-765
D+213
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-08-21
I-485
D+253
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2021-09-07
I-485
D+270
Response to RFE
2021-09-17
I-485
D+280
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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sharad sAug 17, 2021
I’m in the same boat. USCIS recommends waiting for the RFE or interview to submit the medical if it wasn’t filed with the AOS application.
AnotherGrace GivenAug 17, 2021
Thank you for asking this question. I'm equally in need of the answer...
Tom MyringAug 17, 2021
interesting. With USCIS prioritizing employment-based adjustment of status it seems like there’s a good chance of having our interviews waived. I’m just worried that not having my medical on file could prevent this from happening.
SD DAug 17, 2021
my friend was in same situation,they send medicals before getting RFE..thats what the lawyer suggested them.
Tom MyringAug 17, 2021
Just reached out to my lawyer so will see what they advise.
GC on the wayAug 17, 2021
I would say go for it and interfile... I have seen several cases now where USCiS has accepted it.
Hope kAug 17, 2021
You can interfile, but if you get an RFE in the meantime you may have to get the medicals done again. If money is not an issue then go for the interfile…it can’t hurt! Worst that could happen is it might not get attached to your file and in that case you will receive an RFE anyway…..
Tom MyringAug 17, 2021
I think I’ll do this. Thanks!!!
Tom MyringAug 21, 2021
received an RFE so I guess I have my answer!
Hope kAug 21, 2021
Wonderful! Go for it…
m dimitriFeb 10, 2022
good timing
