"Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received" on your I-956F: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Review by an officer

Evidence (RFE) · here

Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Keep your mailing receipt and copies of your response.

Watch for the next status update.

Wait for the normal review time before asking about it.

15months

12 to 15 monthsTypical time for a complete I-956F. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusA decision or next step often comes within weeks to a few months, but it varies.

What it means for your I-956F

USCIS has the regional center's response for the I-956F and the officer will continue the review. Investors with pending I-526E petitions may see their own cases wait on this project decision. Investors can ask the regional center for regular updates.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received the documents you sent in response to its request. Your case goes back to the officer for review. This status confirms delivery, not approval. The officer may decide, ask for more, or schedule another step.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending extra documents again without being asked.

Assuming approval will follow automatically.

Quick questions

What does "Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received" mean on an I-956F?

How long after my RFE response will USCIS decide?

It varies. Many cases see an update within a few months.

Can I add documents after my response was received?

Generally USCIS decides on what it has. Send more only if USCIS asks.

Is this status good news?

It is neutral. It confirms your response arrived on time.

How long does an I-956F take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 12 to 15 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-956F

Request for Additional Evidence Was SentEvidence (RFE/NOID)Request For Initial Evidence Was SentEvidence (RFE/NOID)Response To USCIS' Notice of Intent Was ReceivedEvidence (RFE/NOID)Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntake Case Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake Fees Were WaivedIntake

Every status of an I-956F →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

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

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