“Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received”: what it means
Your RFE response arrived and the case is back in review.
Checked against USCIS guidance on October 17, 2026. The sources are listed at the end of this page.
What this status means
USCIS has logged the documents you sent in answer to its request for evidence. The case goes back to an officer.
It confirms delivery only. It does not mean the response was enough.
What usually happens next
- The officer evaluates the new evidence together with everything else in the file.
- If the response raises new questions about eligibility, USCIS can send a follow-up request for evidence or a notice of intent to deny. If the officer finds you eligible, the case moves toward approval; if not, toward denial.
2 steps · Checklist
Next steps: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
What to do now, as a checklist you can save and tick off.
Keep a copy and proof of delivery
Keep a full copy of what you sent and your proof of delivery.
Keep your address current with USCIS
Nothing else is needed unless USCIS contacts you again. Keep your address current so it can.
Free, and yours to edit — tick items off on the web or in the MyCheck app.
How long after the RFE response will I get a decision?
USCIS does not publish a time for this step. Compare your case with the published processing time for your form and office; USCIS does not research cases that are still within it.
Can USCIS send a second RFE?
Yes. If your response raises new questions about eligibility, the officer can issue a follow-up request for evidence or a notice of intent to deny.
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Sources
General information about how USCIS status messages are used, not legal advice. The notices USCIS mails you are the official record for your case.
