How to respond to an RFE covering both financial and Academic Evaluation issues?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) is your opportunity to show, in an organized way, that your EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition meets the requirements. When the request covers both financial matters and the Academic Evaluation, the best approach is to address each area separately, with specific and well-explained documentation.

Keep in mind that the EB-2 NIW is not an investment-based path: the financial component typically involves demonstrating that you are well-positioned to carry out your work, not proving a minimum capital contribution.

• Financial front: documents evidencing resources, viability, and your capacity to advance your project.
• Academic front: credential evaluations, degree reassessments, certified translations, publications, and awards.
• For each piece of evidence, a clear explanation of how it connects to the visa criteria.

Prioritize clarity, accuracy, and consistency, and be wary of promises of guaranteed outcomes. Because each RFE is specific, it is worth checking updated requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist before responding.

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