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“Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent”on your N-400 · Become a U.S. citizen

USCIS wants more proof before deciding your citizenship case.
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Evidence (RFE) · here
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Decision
Oath ceremony
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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.
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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-400

USCIS wants more proof before deciding your citizenship case. In N-400 cases the request is often for tax transcripts, proof of marriage for the 3-year path, court dispositions, or travel records. Answer by the deadline on the letter and send everything in one package. If the request touches criminal history, talk to an immigration attorney first.

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-400?

USCIS wants more proof before deciding your citizenship case. In N-400 cases the request is often for tax transcripts, proof of marriage for the 3-year path, court dispositions, or travel records. Answer by the deadline on the letter and send everything in one package. If the request touches criminal history, talk to an immigration attorney first.

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.

How long does an N-400 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 13 to 14 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your N-400

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-400 →

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 AuthorizationI-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 WorkersI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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