USCIS needs more documents before it can decide. The letter lists exactly what is missing.
Respond by the deadline on the notice, usually 87 days. Many people have an immigration attorney review the response.
Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Based on 126 moves out of this status in cases we tracked over the last two years. Only cases that have moved on are counted, so cases still waiting aren't included.
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The deadline is printed on the notice. It's commonly 87 days from the notice date, but always go by the date on your letter. USCIS generally doesn't extend RFE deadlines.
Not necessarily. RFEs are common and many cases are approved after a complete response. It means the officer couldn't approve on what was in the file, so answer every item the notice lists.
Follow the instructions on the notice: typically you send everything in one package with the RFE notice on top, to the address it gives, or upload it if the notice says you can. Many people have an immigration attorney review it first.
In cases we track, half moved to their next status within 27 days (126 cases over the last two years). Every case is different, so treat this as a rough guide.