⏳ EB-3 I-485 RFIE - Birth Certificate Translation - PD Unknown

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- Applicant received a Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) for their I-485 due to a missing birth certificate translation. Response has been submitted and applicant is awaiting USCIS review, with work authorization expiring mid-2027. An I-485 applicant received an RFIE (Request for Initial Evidence) — distinct from a standard RFE — specifically for a missing certified translation of a birth certificate. The applicant believes the RFIE was triggered solely by the omission of the translation. A response has already been submitted. The applicant is concerned about work authorization expiration and is planning contingencies in case of denial and potential refiling. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1wlv6uh/how_long_does_uscis_take_for_birth_certificate/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*