I-130: What “Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent” Means

USCIS needs more evidence before deciding your case and has mailed a Request for Evidence describing exactly what is missing and the deadline to respond. The case pauses until your response arrives or the deadline passes.

Good to do now

  • Read the RFE letter fully. It lists each item requested and the exact response deadline.
  • Respond once, completely: USCIS generally allows a single response covering everything requested.
  • Send the response trackably and keep proof of delivery.

Live numbers

Waiting in this status now
1,259 tracked cases
Moved into it in the last 4 weeks
210 cases
Time in this status so far
typically 85 days (40 to 9224 for the middle half)

Where tracked cases went next

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received47%

median 58 days (33 to 83) · 752 cases

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS26%

median 70 days (38 to 91) · 414 cases

Case Approved20%

median 64 days (41 to 86) · 314 cases

Case Was Sent To The Department of State4%

median 84 days (45 to 94) · 60 cases

Case Was Denied3%

median 101 days (94 to 110) · 48 cases

of tracked I-130 cases that moved from this status, filing years 2026+2025

Measured from cases tracked on MyCasesHub, not all USCIS filings. Data as of 2026-06-10. Not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Is an RFE a bad sign?
An RFE is a request, not a decision. The "where cases went next" data above shows how tracked cases moved after this status, and many proceed to approval after responding.
How much time do I get to respond?
The deadline is printed on the RFE itself and varies by case type. The clock runs from the notice date, so start preparing as soon as it arrives.
What happens if I do not respond?
USCIS decides the case on the existing record, which commonly leads to denial for lack of evidence. Responding by the deadline keeps the decision based on a complete record.

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MyCasesHub is not affiliated with USCIS. Statistics are measured from cases tracked on MyCasesHub, not all USCIS filings. This page is general information, not legal advice.