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National Interest Waiver

Changes to Your Proposed Endeavor After an RFE in NIW Petitions

Learn how to navigate changes to your proposed endeavor after an RFE in NIW petitions. Stay informed to ensure success.

Khadija DerrickApril 16, 2024

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USCIS extended RFE response deadlines until October 23, 2022

USCIS once again extended the deadline to respond to certain requests such as a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny through October 23, 2022.

Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Visa Request for Evidence Approved!

Scott Legal, P.C. received an approval in response to an E-2 Visa Request for Evidence (RFE) our team prepared, congratulations!

Khadija DerrickApril 5, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I submitted an EB-5 petition and received a request for evidence (RFE) from USCIS asking for financial records from 30 years ago. Is there a limit to how far back USCIS can trace the source of funds and request documentation? How might I respond?

USCIS exercises broad discretion to require documentation that traces the source of funds pursuant to an immigrant visa application. However, there are options for effectively responding to requests for documents that are unavailable or that no longer exist. Background Various…

Khadija DerrickMarch 8, 2021

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Extends RFE and NOID Flexibility Dates until September

USCIS announced on March 27 that it is adopting measures to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE) or notices of intent to deny (NOID). This flexibility has been extended until September 11, 2020 and…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Extends Flexibility for Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny

USCIS has extended the flexibility for applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE), or notices of intent to deny (NOID), or notice of intent to revoke for regional center. This applies to notices dated between March…

Jenny ZhanMay 1, 2020

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Decline in H-1B Visa Approval Rates

Last week, USCIS published data showing increases in the number of Request for Evidence (RFE) and denials issued for H-1B Visa applications. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2019

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Immigration Questions & Answers

What is a Request for Evidence? What Do I Need to do If I Get a Request for Evidence?

When an applicant submits an immigration petition application with USCIS or through consular processing, one possible result of the petition or application is a Request for Evidence (a “RFE,” though consulates may use a different name). A RFE is a…

IanScottMay 2, 2017