What to do if USCIS questions the authenticity of financial documents in your EB-2 NIW petition?

Receiving a USCIS inquiry about the authenticity of documents can feel alarming, but it is resolved through transparency and organization. In the EB-2 NIW, it is worth remembering that the visa does not depend on how much you spent or invested, so the goal here is to demonstrate that the documents are genuine and consistent, not to prove financial capacity.

The first step is to gather again all original documentation related to the questioned point and, when possible, supplement it with evidence from reliable sources that confirm the origin of the information.

• Receipts, invoices, contracts and correspondence that support the data presented.
• Additional evidence confirming the provenance and context of each document.
• A clear explanation of any discrepancies, correcting good-faith errors honestly.

Respond fully and within the indicated deadline, maintaining consistency across documents. Be wary of anyone promising fast or guaranteed results and, when in doubt, consult the official USCIS guidelines or seek a specialist to review your response.

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