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“Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent”on your N-336 · Appeal a citizenship denial

The reviewing officer needs more evidence before deciding your citizenship appeal, often about good moral character, taxes, travel or residence.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Hearing scheduled
Hearing with an officer
Evidence (RFE) · here
Decision

What to do, in 5 steps

Read the whole RFE and note the deadline printed on it.
Gather every item it asks for, in the order listed.
Put the RFE notice on top of your response packet.
Mail it with tracking well before the deadline.
On complex cases, talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusYou stay here until USCIS receives your response; the deadline is on your notice.

What it means for your N-336

The reviewing officer needs more evidence before deciding your citizenship appeal, often about good moral character, taxes, travel or residence. Answer every item before the deadline. Since a second denial has limited options left, an immigration attorney or accredited representative can help.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a Request for Evidence (RFE). The officer needs more documents or information before deciding. The notice lists exactly what is missing and the deadline to respond. An RFE is common and can be answered.

Avoid these mistakes

Missing the deadline, which usually leads to denial.
Sending only part of what was asked.
Not including the RFE cover page.

Quick questions

What does "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent" mean on an N-336?

The reviewing officer needs more evidence before deciding your citizenship appeal, often about good moral character, taxes, travel or residence. Answer every item before the deadline. Since a second denial has limited options left, an immigration attorney or accredited representative can help.

What is an RFE?

A Request for Evidence. USCIS asks for more proof before making a decision.

How long do I have to answer an RFE?

The deadline is printed on the notice. Do not rely on a general rule; check your own notice.

Does an RFE mean my case will be denied?

No. Many cases with an RFE are later approved when the response is complete.

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Other statuses of your N-336

Request For Initial Evidence Was SentEvidence (RFE/NOID)Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was ReceivedEvidence (RFE/NOID)Response To USCIS' Notice of Intent Was ReceivedEvidence (RFE/NOID)Case Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntake

Every status of an N-336 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-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.