RFE Response Lawyer Florida — Fitenko Law

Got a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE)? Bilingual EN/RU immigration lawyer in Florida prepares strong, on-time RFE responses. (305) 315-3425.

Responding to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE)

A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a formal notice from USCIS asking for more documentation before they decide your case. It is not a denial — but how you respond, and whether you respond on time, often decides the outcome. At Fitenko Law PLLC, Attorney Ekaterina Fitenko, Esq. prepares precise, well-documented RFE responses in English and Russian for clients across Florida and worldwide.

Why You Received an RFE

Officers issue RFEs when the record is missing a required document, when eligibility for a category is not yet established, or when something needs clarification. Common triggers include specialty-occupation questions on H-1B petitions, source-of-funds and at-risk investment on E-2 and EB-5 cases, proof of a bona fide relationship on marriage green cards, and ability-to-pay on employment cases.

The Deadline Is Strict

The RFE notice states your deadline — frequently up to about 87 days from the date on the notice. USCIS counts mailing time, and a late or incomplete response usually leads to a decision on the existing record, which often means a denial. The single most important step is to act quickly so we have time to gather strong evidence.

How We Build Your RFE Response

1. Decode exactly what USCIS is asking

We read the RFE line by line and map each request to the legal standard the officer must apply, so nothing is missed.

2. Assemble targeted evidence

We gather documents, expert letters, and a clear legal argument that answers each point directly — not a generic document dump.

3. File a complete, on-time package

We submit one organized response before the deadline, with a cover brief that walks the officer through the evidence.