“Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent”on your I-140 · Employment-based green card petition
A required document was missing from the I-140.
A required document was missing from the I-140. For employer cases, this is often the original certified labor certification (PERM) or proof of the worker's degree. Send exactly what is listed before the deadline, because USCIS can deny the petition if it gets no answer.
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.
A required document was missing from the I-140. For employer cases, this is often the original certified labor certification (PERM) or proof of the worker's degree. Send exactly what is listed before the deadline, because USCIS can deny the petition if it gets no answer.
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 20 to 22 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.