what "requesting additional evidence" mean?

[hath 0]

HI EVERYONE

WE got an email where they are " requesting additional evidence " what does that mean? AND what we have to do then ?? will that delay the processing of our case in the future?

THANKS TO everyone who can provide me with answers and clarify this matter to me

Edited April 13, 2007 by hath

[YuAndDan 153]

Are you doing K-3 or K-1? your other post is under K-3.

Anyway see other post: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63834

[Minya's wife 25]

An RFE is an RFE, regardless of whether one files for K-1 or K-3, no? It means USCIS has found something "lacking" in your petition and they're requesting that you provide clarification. The e-mail notification merely tells you that you've received such a Request for Futher Evidence.

You will receive a letter in the mail, which will give you details on what further evidence they are requesting of you. There are a wide variety of reasons why you may be issued an RFE....from forgetting to sign any of the pages that require an original signature, to a request for further proof on any of the eligibilities necessary for your particular type of petition (whether it be K-1 or K-3). Wait for the letter in the mail, you'll have your instructions at that time. You may also want to check out the pinned thread at the top of the K-1 forum, for the Do's and Don't of RFE's, for further information.

As to whether an RFE delays the process, well it depends on how long it takes you to comply with the request. Gather the information requested and mail it back to them as soon as possible. A lot of people here have experienced that a NOA2 approval of the petition is issued very soon after USCIS receives your response.

Good luck!

P.S. I just read Yu&Dan's response to this same question in the K-3 forum.....yes, please fill in your timeline. It helps refine the statistics offered on this board.

-P

Edited April 14, 2007 by Paula&Minya

[CountryBoy 0]

you will find out the details of their request when you get the RFE in the mail, as far as slowing it down .. if you supply the requested document/information right away it just means that you will get your NOA-2 soon afterward.

It will all work out just fine

[rosyanne 0]

HI EVERYONE

WE got an email where they are " requesting additional evidence " what does that mean? AND what we have to do then ?? will that delay the processing of our case in the future?

THANKS TO everyone who can provide me with answers and clarify this matter to me

RFE meaning your application has something missing that they'd like you to send it back to them (usually listed in your letter)

Do it as quick as possible. It might affect your process but some people get approved right after they send their RFE back.

Good luck!