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“Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent”on your I-602 · Waiver for refugees

Your I-602 was missing something required, such as a signature, a copy of your refugee documents, or records about the ground of inadmissibility.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed) · here
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 5 steps

Read the notice and mark the deadline.
Send exactly what it lists, with the notice on top.
Keep copies of everything you send.
Use mail with tracking.
Ask an attorney or accredited representative if you do not understand what is missing.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusYou stay here until USCIS gets your response; the deadline is on the notice.

What it means for your I-602

Your I-602 was missing something required, such as a signature, a copy of your refugee documents, or records about the ground of inadmissibility. The notice lists what is needed. Send it before the deadline so your waiver and I-485 can keep moving.

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.

Avoid these mistakes

Ignoring the notice because it looks like a form letter.
Sending new originals you may need later instead of copies, when copies are allowed.

Quick questions

What does "Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent" mean on an I-602?

Your I-602 was missing something required, such as a signature, a copy of your refugee documents, or records about the ground of inadmissibility. The notice lists what is needed. Send it before the deadline so your waiver and I-485 can keep moving.

What is the difference between initial evidence and an RFE?

Initial evidence is something required with the original filing. An RFE asks for extra proof the officer needs.

What if I cannot get the document in time?

Send what you have with an explanation and proof you tried to get the rest.

Will my case be denied if I do not respond?

Usually yes. Not responding by the deadline often leads to denial.

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AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.