Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

Request for evidence (RFE)

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What it means for you

USCIS requested more evidence (RFE). Read the letter carefully and send everything by the deadline with a copy of the letter — missing it usually leads to a denial. If in doubt, see an attorney.

What usually comes next

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sentyou are here
Response To USCIS' Request for Evidence Was Received

Useful

Official text and case check — on uscis.gov

More statuses in “Request for evidence (RFE)”

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

All USCIS statuses

This is general information, not legal advice. The status name is word for word as USCIS shows it; the explanation is written by the I-GUIDE team. How we write status explanations

Updated November 4, 2026 · Source: status titles — USCIS Case Status Online