How do you respond to an EB-2 NIW RFE questioning the integrity of the financial record?

A RFE (Request for Evidence) questioning the integrity of the financial record is asking, in practice, that you prove the information presented is authentic and consistent. In the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver), the goal is not to demonstrate wealth or reach a specific value: it is to show that the data is truthful and internally coherent.

A good starting point is to review the entire file already submitted and identify what may have raised doubts or appeared incomplete. From there:

• Gather original documents or certified copies that verify the origin of the data.
• Explain any discrepancies (for example, currency conversions or accounting adjustments) with clarity and supporting evidence.
• Describe the methodology used to compile the information and highlight any independent verification.

Accompany the documentation with a cover letter that explains, directly and clearly, why the record is consistent and what corrections or clarifications were made. Make sure no new data conflicts with what was previously reported, because inconsistency carries more weight than any single value.

Since these processes can be complex, it is worth confirming the scope of the RFE and the updated requirements with the USCIS or with an immigration professional before filing the response.

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