How to respond to an RFE flagging inconsistencies in cost and investment documents for EB-2 NIW?

A RFE (Request for Evidence) flagging inconsistencies in cost and investment documents is asking, in practice, for one thing: coherence. The USCIS wants to understand why the figures do not align. Before anything else, keep in mind that the EB-2 NIW is not an investment visa, so these documents appear as context, and the core of your case remains the merit and national importance of your work.

That said, any material you submitted must be consistent. Review the full package and reconcile the information.

• Check that each document is current and authenticated and that the figures are consistent with one another.
• Correct simple errors, such as typos or misaligned dates, which often account for most discrepancies.
• Prepare an explanatory summary clarifying the origin and purpose of each figure.
• Include a written explanation for any item that could appear ambiguous.

Respond with transparency and organization: demonstrating diligence is what resolves the officer’s doubt. Since every case is unique, it is worth following the latest official guidance (USCIS) and seeking expert support to review your response before the RFE deadline.

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