What is this service?
When USCIS needs additional information or documents to evaluate an immigration application or petition, it may send a Request for Evidence (RFE).
The notice states what evidence is needed, how to respond, and the deadline.
Ge Chanfon Services provides administrative assistance to review the list of requested documents, organize the evidence you provide, and prepare the response package.
Receiving an RFE does not automatically mean the application will be approved or denied.
Who is this service for?
- People who received an RFE from USCIS.
- Applicants or petitioners who need to organize additional documents.
- People who need certified translations prepared.
- Clients who need administrative assistance to complete their response package.
If Ge Chanfon Services prepared your original application, preparing the RFE response is included in our fees, under the terms and scope of the original contract. If we did not prepare the original application, we will give you a quote based on the work needed.
Watch your deadline!
Every RFE has a specific deadline.
- Check the date stated in the notice.
- Start gathering the documents as soon as possible.
- Follow the filing instructions exactly.
- Do not wait until the last day.
- Keep a complete copy and the proof of filing.
The deadline is stated in each notice; there is no single deadline for all RFEs. Do not count on USCIS granting more time.
What documents can USCIS request?
Some examples:
- Birth certificates.
- Marriage certificates.
- Evidence of family relationships.
- Financial documents.
- Financial sponsorship forms.
- Evidence of entry or immigration status.
- Identity documents.
- Medical exams.
- Employment documents.
- Certified translations.
- Other specific evidence related to the case.
Not every document is needed for every RFE.
The letter you received determines which documents must be submitted.
How is a response prepared?
- Review the RFEIdentify the form, receipt number, requested evidence, deadline, and filing method.
- Gather the documentsPrepare legible, complete evidence related to what is requested.
- Organize the packagePrepare the response with the required notice or identification page, supporting documents, an index, and translations when applicable.
- Submit the responseFollow USCIS's instructions for filing by mail or online and keep the available proof of filing.
Should I send all the documents together?
Yes, as a general rule. USCIS regulations (8 CFR 103.2(b)(11)) require all requested evidence to be submitted together, in a single response.
USCIS treats a partial response as a request for a decision based on the record it already has. That is why we do not recommend sending several separate packages.
Can I respond online?
Some cases allow you to submit the response through your USCIS online account. Others require mailing it to the address stated in the notice.
Not every RFE can be answered online: the correct method depends on the case and the instructions you received.
Differences between an RFE, NOID, and NOIR
These notices have different purposes and rules. Before offering the service, we review which type of notice you received.
A request for additional evidence to evaluate a case.
A notice that USCIS intends to deny an application or petition, with an opportunity to respond under the applicable rules.
A notice that USCIS intends to revoke a prior approval, with an opportunity to respond under the applicable procedure.
If a NOID or NOIR involves legal arguments, inadmissibility, fraud, criminal history, or complex eligibility issues, we recommend consulting an immigration attorney or accredited representative. We do not provide legal representation.
What does our service include?
- Administrative review of the notice.
- Recording the deadline.
- Preparing a personalized list of documents.
- Organizing the evidence.
- Identifying pending documents.
- Preparing an index and an administrative cover letter, when appropriate.
- Organizing the complete package.
- Filing instructions.
- Recording the mailing receipt or available confirmation.
We do not guarantee that USCIS will accept the documents or approve the case.
Main documents
- A complete copy of the RFE, including all pages.
- USCIS receipt number.
- A copy of the original application or petition, if you have it.
- The documents requested in the letter.
- Related notices.
- Certified translations, when applicable.
Please do not send documents through the form on this page. After you hire us, we will email you the questionnaire and the complete list.
Frequently asked questions
Does receiving an RFE mean my case will be denied?
No. USCIS is asking for additional evidence to evaluate the case.
How much time do I have to respond?
The deadline is stated in the notice and must be checked in each case.
Can I send documents in different packages?
Generally no: the requested evidence must be submitted together.
What happens if I do not respond?
USCIS may make an unfavorable decision, including a denial, under the applicable rules.
How long does USCIS take after receiving my response?
There is no guaranteed universal timeframe.
Can I respond online?
In certain cases, yes, when USCIS allows it.
Costs
Our fees
Government filing fees
Ordinary RFE response: $0
An ordinary response to an RFE has no separate government fee. If an additional form or procedure with its own fee is required, we will let you know separately.
If Ge Chanfon Services prepared your original application, the response is included in our fees, under the original contract.
How to get started
- Fill out the request form.
- Receive the service information, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
- Review and sign the contract before making any payment. Then send the required documents so we can begin preparing your forms.
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.