How to respond to an RFE that questions the integrity of your financial dossier?

An RFE (Request for Evidence) that questions the integrity of your financial dossier in an EB-2 NIW petition is best answered with transparency and organization: resubmit your original, authenticated documents, explain what each one represents, and demonstrate consistency across them. The goal is to resolve the officer’s doubts by showing that the documentation is genuine and coherent.

It is worth remembering that EB-2 NIW is not an investment-based pathway. The analysis centers on the merit of your work and its national importance, not on the size of your assets. Financial records enter as supporting evidence, to provide context and credibility to your case, not as a formal requirement with a value to be met.

When building your response, consider:

• Gathering original bank statements, declarations, and supporting records, with authenticated versions where appropriate.
• Accompanying each document with a clear explanation of what it demonstrates.
• Addressing in writing any discrepancy or update that occurred since the initial petition.

Because each case is evaluated individually by the competent authority, it is advisable to review the latest USCIS guidance and consider working with a specialist to structure a thorough and honest response.

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