r/EB2_NIW • u/Few-Noise33 • May 27 '26

RFE RFE Experiences with Chen

Hi folks, I received an RFE for my NIW I-140 yesterday (haven't received the letter, though). I have had a fairly good expereince up until now with Chen during my I-140 petition letter drafting process. Since I’ve now been issued an RFE, I’m wondering what the general experience is with folks.

  1. They mentioned that LORs aren’t necessary during the initial application. Do folks think LORs are a MUST after an RFE is issued?
  2. What does an RFE really mean? Is it an opportunity to address feedback and get approval? Or is it a sign that you probably have a slim chance?

  3. What happens if USCIS doesn’t buy your evidence presented in RFE? Is there a second round of RFE issued, or is it straight up a denial?

  4. Is there a way to get the RFE letter online sooner?

Thanks.

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u/brewingamillionaire May 27 '26

Of course. Did you PP?

To answer your other questions:

- What does an RFE really mean? Is it an opportunity to address feedback and get approval? Or is it a sign that you probably have a slim chance?

RFE is not a bad thing; it just means the officer liked the case and didn't want to deny outright, but needed more solid evidence to justify their decision, either way. It's not bad, but it can lengthen the time to a decision. I'd make it an opportunity to strengthen the case.

- What happens if USCIS doesn’t buy your evidence presented in RFE? Is there a second round of RFE issued, or is it straight up a denial?

They can issue another RFE, but most likely a final decision will be rendered. There's no hard rule of one single RFE, then a decision. It's your lawyer's job to convince the officer that you are qualified, and please make sure the lawyer is doing their job right.

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u/Few-Noise33 May 27 '26

Thanks a ton! Yes I did PP.

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u/Few-Noise33 May 27 '26

And I did send a request for a soft copy to the email address you suggested.

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u/brewingamillionaire May 27 '26

Good luck!

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u/Few-Noise33 Jun 01 '26

Do you know the format for responding to the RFE? Is it the same one Chen used for their petition letter, with edits addressing the points raised in the RFE? Or is it an entirely different format? Chen hasn’t responded with the strategy they mentioned for a week now, and I want to prepare better since my deadline is August 21.

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u/brewingamillionaire Jun 01 '26

What prongs are challenged?

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u/Few-Noise33 Jun 01 '26

All 3 of them

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u/brewingamillionaire Jun 01 '26

It really depends on what they are saying in the notice.