How to respond to an RFE questioning the clarity of financial data presentation?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) that flags a lack of clarity in financial data is not a denial: it is a request from the U.S. immigration authority asking you to strengthen the consistency and traceability of the information in your EB-2 NIW petition. Treat it as an opportunity to make your case file more solid.

Start by reading the RFE carefully to identify exactly which figures or sections raised questions. It is often a number with no explained source or a term used without definition. Then reorganize the data in a clear, chronological way, always indicating where each piece of information came from.

• Explain the methodology used to gather and present the figures.
• Attach supporting documents that confirm each value, such as bank statements, accounting reports, or declarations.
• Use tables or summaries with labels that describe what each figure represents, whether revenue, investment, or expense.

Close with a short explanatory letter focused only on the points raised, and submit everything within the deadline stated in the RFE itself. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth checking the updated guidance on the USCIS website and working with a trusted professional to review your materials before submission.

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