I got an RFE from USCIS: what it is and what to do, step by step

If your status says "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent", USCIS will mail you a letter called an RFE. It is not a denial: they need more proof to decide.

Step by step

• Wait for the paper letter and read it fully. It lists exactly what they need and the deadline.
• List each item and gather one document for each.
• Put the RFE page on top of your package, as the letter asks.
• Send EVERYTHING in one package, before the deadline, to the address in the letter.
• Keep copies of everything and a tracked mailing receipt.

After you send it

• When USCIS receives it, your status will change to "Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received".
• If the RFE is complex, talk to an immigration attorney before answering.

Sources

• USCIS · Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny (Policy Manual)

Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.