Can I receive an RFE on my O-1 and still get approved?

Yes. A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a request for documents or clarification that USCIS issues when it determines that a point in the O-1 petition needs to be strengthened. It is not a denial, and many cases that receive an RFE are ultimately approved.

In practice, an RFE works as a second chance to reinforce the petition. It is an opportunity to supply missing documentation, address the officer’s concerns, and sharpen the narrative of your achievements by responding precisely to what was questioned, without flooding the file with irrelevant material.

What matters most in the response is care: submitting everything within the deadline stated in the letter itself, in an organized manner and covering each item raised. A thorough, well-targeted response is often decisive in resolving the concern that prompted the RFE.

Because each RFE raises issues specific to your case, it is worth following the letter’s instructions closely, reviewing the guidance on the official source (USCIS), and, if possible, preparing the response with support from a qualified specialist.

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