USCIS Requests for Evidence (RFE responses)

In yet another attempt to create fear and chaos within the immigration community, USCIS released a memo right before the long weekend reminding its officers that adjustment of status is a form of extraordinary relief. This comes despite decades of USCIS routinely adjudicating and approving adjustment of status applications as a normal part of the...

A single improper signature could now cost you your filing fee, your case, and precious time. On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule that fundamentally changes how USCIS handles signature defects on immigration forms. Effective July 10, 2026, the rule gives USCIS officers explicit authority to...

Obtener estatus como un residente permanente es un logro significativo. Sin embargo, el estatus de residente permanente legal (“residentes”) conlleva una condición importante: la expectativa de que usted realmente residirá en los Estados Unidos. Si pasa períodos prolongados fuera del país sin planear adecuadamente, podría regresar y encontrarse con que su estatus de residente permanente...

Obtaining a green card is a significant milestone, one that most people have worked toward for months or years. But lawful permanent resident (LPR) status comes with an important condition: the expectation that you will actually reside in the United States. If you spend extended periods outside the country without proper planning, you may be...

In January 2026, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) obtained new data through July 31, 2025, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about what is really happening with EB-5 investor petitions, especially in the set-aside categories: Rural, High Unemployment (HUA), and Infrastructure. What Did USCIS Report?  AIIA confirms that this is the most complete...

Premium Processing is an optional service offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain immigration petitions to be adjudicated on an expedited timeline in exchange for an additional government filing fee. When Premium Processing is requested, USCIS guarantees action on the case by issuing an approval, denial, request for evidence (RFE), or...

The FY 2027 H-1B lottery is approaching fast.  But what will this year’s lottery look like?  Will there even be a lottery? To qualify for an H-1B, employers are required to submit an electronic registration on behalf of potential candidates.  Each year there is a total of 85,000 visas available, 65,000 of which are reserved...

Our firm has recently seen a notable increase in Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in I-140 petitions where the beneficiary is being paid at or above the proffered wage, yet USCIS continues to question ability to pay based on negative net income reflected on the employer’s tax returns. While submission of tax returns is required under...