Immigration ·
4 min
Received a request for evidence? Don’t panic
Sofia Alvarez-Brandt
Associate
An RFE is not a denial. It’s a list of what USCIS needs to decide your case.
A request for evidence (RFE) asks for specific documents by a firm deadline.
Read the whole notice
Each item asks for something specific. Answer every one.
Organize your response
Index your documents and explain how each one answers the request.
Watch the deadline
Missing it usually means a decision on the record as it stands.
This article is general information, not legal advice for your situation.
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