How to respond to an RFE that questions the consistency of the financial data submitted?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) that questions the consistency of financial data is a request from USCIS to clarify apparent discrepancies in your EB-2 NIW petition. The best response is organized, transparent, and supported by documents that confirm the figures presented.

Start by gathering the records that back up what was declared and compare them against the point raised by the officer. When real differences exist, explain the source of each one rather than ignoring it: legitimate variations become more convincing when placed in context.

• Collect supporting documents such as tax returns, bank statements, financial statements, and letters from institutions that verify the data.
• Write a cover letter that addresses each point the USCIS questioned, one by one.
• Present the documents in a logical order, each one labeled and tied to the claim it supports.

Keep the response factual and objective, without overstatements. Reply within the deadline stated in the notice itself and, when facing a complex request, it is worth seeking guidance from an immigration professional to review the consistency of the full package before submission.

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