A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a common tool used by the USCIS (Immigration services) to ask for additional proof in order to make a decision on your case. For example:
USCIS sends RFE H1B when
- More information about H1B applications submitted.
- Documents provided is not sufficient
- If some documents or missing
- educational evaluation
- documents supporting the exceptional abilities
- And few more..
RFEs are often in point form requesting factual information from either the beneficiary or petitioner. USCIS will send RFE to the Sponsor and if you have registered on USCIS website for status changes as discussed on my previous post, you will also receive an email on this state change. A typical “Status Change RFE” email from USCIS to you will be- like:
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EAC11209xxxxx
Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Your Case Status: Request for EvidenceOn November 17, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
A request for evidence is made when an application/petition is lacking required documentation/evidence (initial evidence) or the officer needs more documentation/evidence (additional evidence) to determine an applicant's eligibility for the benefit sought. We may send you a request for evidence at any stage of our review. The request will indicate what evidence or information is needed for us to fully evaluate your application or petition. The notice will explain where to send the evidence and will give the deadline for your response. Your application or petition will be held in suspense during that time. If you receive a request for evidence and have questions about what you need to submit, you may call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results
listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current
processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.
Sincerely,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)