How to respond to an RFE covering cost, training, and Academic Evaluation issues?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) asks you to strengthen your case. The best response addresses each topic separately, in an organized way, linking every piece of evidence to the merit and relevance of your EB-2 NIW. Cover costs, training, and the Academic Evaluation in their own dedicated sections.

Costs. Show the origin and purpose of the investments tied to your project or your education. Attach supporting documents and explain, for each item, what that expenditure enabled and how it connects to your work.

Training. Demonstrate how your qualifications were built. Certificates, coursework, and statements from institutions or employers are helpful, as long as you explain the relevance of each to your field.

Academic Evaluation. When the degree is foreign, an equivalency evaluation issued by a recognized institution helps the officer place your credentials within the U.S. standard. Present the document clearly and connect it to your professional profile.

A few best practices apply to the response as a whole:

• Address every point raised in the RFE, leaving nothing unanswered.
• Provide official translations for any documents in a language other than English.
• Accompany each piece of evidence with a clear explanation of why it matters.

Because the exact content of an RFE varies case by case, it is important to follow the specific instructions in your notice and, if in doubt, have an attorney review your response within the deadline stated in the document.

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