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A request for evidence , or RFE , is when USCIS requires more information or evidence before they can proceed any further with your case. There are many reasons one may receive an RFE, even if their visa petition was seemingly rock-solid. Often times, they can be stressful. Other times, fairly simple to deal with. Whatever you do, don't ignore an RFE, unless you want a denial.
If you receive an RFE for a reason not mentioned on this list, we'd love to hear from you so we can add it.
List of RFEs and Causes
Evidence Requested
Cause(s)
Long-form birth certificate
Short-form birth certificate provided instead.
Tax returns
Ability to financially support alien in question.
Not provided in petition.
Proof you are not
required to file taxes
Ability to financially support alien in question.
Not provided in petition.
W2s & Pay Stubs
Ability to financially support alien in question.
Not provided in petition.
Marriage Broker Disclosures
Proof the site you met
on isn't a marriage broker
Proof of assets
Original assets provided are weak.
Original assets provided aren't liquid enough.
Ability to financially support alien in question.
New Check
Check not signed
Check made out to the wrong agency
Check was for an incorrect amount
Check was postdated
Proof of Meeting
Original proof sent was weak
No proof originally sent
Copies of Passport
All pages (even empty) pages not provided.
Divorce Decrees
Not provided for all marriages
Copies of all pages not originally provided.
Official stamp missing
Translations
English translation of documents like birth certificates, divorce decrees, etc.
Vaccination Records
Not originally provided
Medical exam result
Re-submit Forms
Boxes unchecked
Fields incomplete or incorrectly filled out
Criminal Records
Applicant didn't disclose crimes.
Not originally provided
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