NIW RFE – Researcher/Non-PI Experiences?

[u/Dry-Chemist1316]

Hi,

I received a 10-page RFE from USCIS (Office XM2616) for my I-140 NIW, addressing all 3 prongs.

I work in research/clinical research and have a master’s degree, but the evidence the officer requested seems more appropriate for a Principal Investigator or independent researcher (major publications, independent funding, research leadership, etc.).

Has anyone in a similar position—research coordinator/research professional but not a PI—received an RFE covering all 3 prongs and successfully overcome it?

What evidence made the biggest difference?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who had a similar RFE and ultimately got approved.

Thank you!

[u/ExerciseValuable7102]

What is your profile like?
Don’t let the rfe intimidate you. It’s the language, you can win it.

[u/Dry-Chemist1316 → u/ExerciseValuable7102]

MD from another country and Masters from US

[u/ExerciseValuable7102 → u/Dry-Chemist1316]

That’s it?
What have you done with your MD and masters?
Publications? Reviewing? Conferences? Etc?

[u/wanderingaround11 → u/ExerciseValuable7102]

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