How do you respond to an RFE that challenges the integrity and consistency of the EB-2 NIW petition package?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) that challenges the integrity and consistency of a EB-2 NIW petition package typically points to gaps or discrepancies between the submitted documents. The first step is to stay calm and carefully re-read all the material to identify what may have raised the concern.

Next, strengthen the package with evidence that clearly confirms your professional and academic background:

• Recommendation letters and expert opinions that attest to your experience.
• Publications, certificates, and records that support your track record.
• Documents that connect each stage of your career to the next.

Organize your response with a table of contents and a brief summary of each item, making the relationship between the documents explicit. If any point seemed unclear, include an explanatory letter describing the context: transparency tends to work in favor of the case’s credibility.

Review the full package before submitting and, whenever possible, seek specialized guidance and check the latest instructions with USCIS. A thorough and coherent response is the best way to demonstrate the integrity of your petition package.

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