“Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent”on your I-102 · Replace or fix your I-94


Your I-102 was missing something basic, such as a copy of the passport page or the damaged I-94 you were replacing. Send the items with the notice on top before the deadline, or the request can be denied as abandoned.
In general, on any form:
USCIS mailed a notice asking for evidence that should have come with your filing. Something required was missing from the start, such as a document, photo or signature. The notice says what to send and the deadline. Answering on time keeps your case moving.
Your I-102 was missing something basic, such as a copy of the passport page or the damaged I-94 you were replacing. Send the items with the notice on top before the deadline, or the request can be denied as abandoned.
Initial evidence is something required with the original filing. An RFE asks for extra proof the officer needs.
Send what you have with an explanation and proof you tried to get the rest.
Usually yes. Not responding by the deadline often leads to denial.
The typical range published by USCIS is 19 to 24 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.