USCIS RFE Language Decoded: What Each Phrase Really Means

If you are reading this, chances are you opened a USCIS envelope that made your stomach drop.

You saw the words “Request for Evidence.”

Your heart started racing. Your mind immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario:
“Am I about to be denied?”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“Is my whole future in the U.S. in danger?”

Here is the truth most people never get told:

An RFE is not just a paperwork request.
It is a psychological document, a legal document, and a risk-assessment document rolled into one.

Every sentence in a USCIS RFE is carefully written.
Every phrase has a hidden meaning.
Every word tells you how close you are to approval—or to denial.

And if you read it the way most people do, you will misunderstand what USCIS is really telling you.

This guide will decode the exact language USCIS uses inside RFEs. You will learn:

• What officers really mean when they use specific phrases
• How to tell if your case is weak, strong, or on the edge
• Which words signal danger
• Which words signal opportunity
• And how to respond in a way that forces approval instead of inviting denial

This is not a glossary.
This is a survival manual.

Because in the immigration system, language is power.

Why USCIS RFEs Sound Vague on Purpose

Before we decode the phrases, you need to understand one critical truth:

USCIS does not write RFEs to help you.
USCIS writes RFEs to protect itself.

Every RFE is drafted to do three things at once:

1. Preserve the government’s ability to deny your case

2. Shift the burden of proof entirely onto you

3. Create a legal paper trail justifying whatever decision they make later

That is why RFEs are filled with phrases that sound neutral but are actually loaded with legal meaning.

When you read an RFE, you are not reading a request.
You are reading a risk assessment.

USCIS is deciding:

“Do we have enough evidence to approve this without getting in trouble if we are audited later?”

If the answer is no, you get an RFE.

Not because they are confused.
But because they want you to remove their risk.

The Most Dangerous Misunderstanding About RFEs

Most people think an RFE means:

“USCIS just needs one more document.”

That is almost never true.

An RFE usually means:

“We are not convinced. Prove it.”

And the language of the RFE tells you exactly how unconvinced they are.

Some RFEs mean:
“We just need a missing form.”

Others mean:
“We don’t believe you qualify.”

If you respond the wrong way—by giving them what you think they asked for instead of what they actually need—you hand them the justification to deny you.

That is why decoding the language matters.

Now let’s break it down.

Phrase #1: “The evidence submitted is insufficient to establish eligibility”

This is one of the most common RFE sentences.

It sounds polite.
It sounds technical.
It sounds harmless.

It is not.

What it really means:

“We are not convinced you qualify for this benefit.”

This phrase is not about missing documents.
It is about failure of proof.

USCIS is telling you that—even with everything you already sent—they are not persuaded that you meet the legal requirements.

This is a high-risk RFE.

What USCIS is thinking

When an officer writes this, they are asking:

• “Does this person really meet the law?”

• “If I approve this, could it look wrong later?”

They are not asking for more paper.
They are asking for better evidence.

How people get denied

Most applicants respond by sending:

• More of the same type of documents
• Duplicates
• Weak supporting letters
• Unorganized evidence

That only confirms to USCIS that nothing new has been proven.

What you must do instead

You must answer the legal standard, not the paperwork list.

You need to:

• Identify the specific eligibility requirement in the law
• Show how your evidence proves that requirement
• Connect every document to that legal test

You are not submitting documents.
You are submitting a legal argument supported by evidence.

Phrase #2: “You have not demonstrated…”

This is one of the most revealing phrases in any RFE.

Example:

“You have not demonstrated that the petitioner has sufficient income.”

This is not a request.
This is an accusation.

USCIS is saying:

“You failed to prove this.”

The burden is on you.

What this means emotionally

This is where panic sets in for most people.
They feel like they have been caught doing something wrong.

But the reality is simpler:

You did not persuade the officer.

What USCIS wants

They want evidence that:

• Directly proves the specific requirement
• Is easy for them to verify
• Leaves no doubt

If they say you have not demonstrated something, they are telling you:

“We need clearer, stronger, more direct proof.”

Phrase #3: “The evidence does not establish…”

This phrase is even more dangerous.

It means:

“Even if everything you submitted is true, it still does not legally qualify.”

This is not about quantity.
This is about legal mismatch.

Example:

“The evidence does not establish that the job qualifies as a specialty occupation.”

This means:

You might have shown that you have a job.
You might have shown that it pays well.
You might have shown that you have skills.

But you did not show that it meets the legal definition.

This is where most H-1B, O-1, EB-2, and marriage cases fail

People send evidence of reality.
USCIS evaluates against law.

Those are not the same thing.

Phrase #4: “Please submit evidence to demonstrate…”

This sounds friendly.

It is not.

It means:

“We are giving you a chance to fix this before we deny you.”

This is a warning shot.

USCIS is telling you:

“We are not satisfied. Convince us.”

The word demonstrate is key.
They want proof that meets a standard, not just information.

Phrase #5: “Submit additional evidence”

This phrase is deceptive.

People think:

“Oh, they just want more documents.”

What USCIS means:

“What you gave us didn’t solve the problem.”

More of the same will not help.

They want targeted evidence.

Phrase #6: “The record currently before USCIS does not contain sufficient evidence…”

This is a classic pre-denial sentence.

It means:

“If you do not fix this, we will deny your case.”

They are documenting that the file, as it stands, is not approvable.

Phrase #7: “You may submit…”

This sounds optional.
It is not.

It is legal language that protects USCIS.

It means:

“We gave you a chance.”

If you don’t submit what is needed, denial is justified.

Phrase #8: “Failure to respond may result in denial”

This is not a threat.
It is a promise.

And it also applies to bad responses.

A weak response is legally the same as no response.

Phrase #9: “Primary evidence” vs “Secondary evidence”

When USCIS says this, they are ranking your proof.

Primary evidence = official records
Secondary evidence = letters, affidavits, explanations

If they ask for primary evidence and you send secondary, they will deny you.

Phrase #10: “Objective evidence”

This is USCIS saying:

“We do not trust statements.”

They want:
• Documents
• Records
• Third-party proof

Not stories.

Phrase #11: “Credible evidence”

This means:

“We don’t believe what we saw.”

Your job is to make your case believable.

Phrase #12: “Inconsistencies”

This is deadly.

It means USCIS found contradictions.

Inconsistencies = credibility issues
Credibility issues = denial risk

Phrase #13: “Material”

If something is material, it affects the outcome.

A material inconsistency is fatal.

Phrase #14: “Probative”

This means:

“Does this prove anything?”

Lots of evidence is not probative.

Phrase #15: “Preponderance of the evidence”

This is the legal standard in most cases.

It means:

“More likely than not.”

You do not need 100%.
You need to tip the scale.

But you must tip it clearly.

Phrase #16: “Totality of the circumstances”

This means USCIS is evaluating the whole picture.

You must control that picture.

Phrase #17: “Discretion”

Discretion means USCIS can deny even if you qualify.

Language becomes even more important here.

Phrase #18: “Statutory requirements”

These are laws passed by Congress.

You must meet them exactly.

Phrase #19: “Regulatory requirements”

These are rules USCIS made.

They are enforceable.

Phrase #20: “The petitioner must establish…”

This means:

“You must prove it.”

USCIS never has to prove anything.

Phrase #21: “The beneficiary must demonstrate…”

Same thing. Different person.

Phrase #22: “Evidence of record”

This means everything in your file.

Your response becomes part of the record forever.

Phrase #23: “Upon review”

This means an officer already evaluated you.

They were not convinced.

Phrase #24: “Insufficient”

This is the closest thing USCIS has to saying:

“Not good enough.”

Phrase #25: “Lack of evidence”

This means:

“You did not prove it.”

Not:

“You forgot to send something.”

Phrase #26: “Does not overcome”

This means:

“We see a problem. Your evidence didn’t fix it.”

Phrase #27: “Concerns”

Concerns = reasons to deny.

Phrase #28: “Clarify”

This usually means USCIS is confused or suspicious.

Phrase #29: “Explain”

This means something looks wrong.

Phrase #30: “Verify”

They want proof from independent sources.

Phrase #31: “Independent evidence”

They don’t trust you or your employer alone.

Phrase #32: “Third-party documentation”

They want neutral proof.

Phrase #33: “Affidavits”

These are weak unless supported.

Phrase #34: “Self-serving statements”

That means:

“We don’t believe you.”

Phrase #35: “Conclusory”

Your statement had no proof.

Phrase #36: “Unsupported”

Same meaning.

Phrase #37: “Vague”

USCIS doesn’t know what you mean.

Phrase #38: “Generalized”

Not specific enough.

Phrase #39: “Specific”

This is what they want.

Phrase #40: “Corroborate”

They want proof.

Phrase #41: “Authenticate”

They want to know it’s real.

Phrase #42: “Official records”

These are gold.

Phrase #43: “Certified copies”

They want verified documents.

Phrase #44: “Translations”

Must be certified.

Phrase #45: “Originals”

They may want real documents.

Phrase #46: “Timely response”

Late = denial.

Phrase #47: “RFE deadline”

Miss it = denial.

Phrase #48: “No further opportunity”

This is your last chance.

Phrase #49: “Failure to establish”

This means:

“You did not prove it.”

Phrase #50: “Denied”

That is what happens when you ignore the language.

And now you understand the truth:

An RFE is not a checklist.
It is a legal negotiation.

USCIS is saying:

“Here are the reasons we could deny you. Remove them.”

If you simply give them documents without addressing their concerns, you will lose.

But if you answer their language, you can win.

The #1 Reason RFE Responses Fail

People respond like clerks.
USCIS decides like judges.

You must respond like a lawyer.

How to Use This Decoding to Win Your Case

Every RFE is telling you:

• Where USCIS doubts you
• What legal standard they think you failed
• How close you are to denial

When you decode the phrases, you can build a response that:

• Directly answers their concern
• Uses the right evidence
• Meets the legal test
• Forces approval

This Is Why Our USCIS RFE Survival Guide Exists

If you have received an RFE, you are standing at the edge of approval and denial.

The difference is not luck.
It is how you respond.

Our step-by-step USCIS RFE Survival Guide shows you:

• How to read RFEs line by line
• How to identify the real issue behind the words
• How to structure a response USCIS takes seriously
• How to avoid fatal mistakes
• How to dramatically increase your approval odds

If your future in the United States matters, do not gamble.

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How USCIS Officers Actually Think When They Write an RFE

To truly decode RFE language, you must understand the person behind it.

A USCIS officer is not a customer service agent.
They are not a helper.
They are not rewarded for approvals.

They are risk managers.

Their job is to make sure that no improper approval gets traced back to them.

Every file they touch becomes part of an audit trail.

If an officer approves a weak case and it later turns out to be wrong, that approval can be flagged in internal quality reviews. Too many flagged approvals can damage their career.

So when an officer sees anything that feels uncertain, ambiguous, incomplete, or potentially questionable, they protect themselves by issuing an RFE.

An RFE is not a favor to you.

It is an insurance policy for them.

The officer is saying, in bureaucratic language:

“Before I put my name on this approval, I need the applicant to remove every possible doubt so I don’t get blamed later.”

This explains why RFE language sounds cold, technical, and vague.

Vague language gives the officer flexibility.
Flexibility gives them protection.

And that is why you must read RFEs not like a request—but like a warning.

The Hidden Structure of Every RFE

Every RFE, no matter how long or short, has three layers:

1. The legal standard

2. The officer’s concern

3. The evidence request

Most people only read the third part.

That is why they lose.

Let’s break this down.

1. The Legal Standard

Every RFE starts with a citation to law or regulation, usually something like:

“Pursuant to section 214.2(h) of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations…”

This is not filler.

This is USCIS telling you:

“This is the rule you must satisfy.”

Everything else in the RFE is built on that rule.

If you don’t understand that standard, you don’t know what you’re being tested on.

2. The Officer’s Concern

This is the part that contains phrases like:

• “The evidence submitted is insufficient…”
• “You have not demonstrated…”
• “The record does not establish…”

This is the officer saying:

“Based on what I’ve seen, you failed this requirement.”

This is where your real problem lives.

3. The Evidence Request

This is the shopping list:

“Please submit pay stubs, tax returns, contracts…”

Most people think this is what matters.

It is not.

Those documents are only valuable if they fix the concern and meet the legal standard.

Otherwise, they are just paper.

Example: How RFE Language Predicts Your Fate

Let’s look at a real-style RFE sentence:

“The evidence submitted does not establish that the petitioner has the ability to pay the proffered wage.”

This looks simple.

But decoded, it means:

• Legal standard: Ability to pay the wage
• Officer’s concern: They don’t believe the employer can afford you
• Evidence request: Submit financial documents

Now here is the trap.

Most people send:
• Bank statements
• Tax returns
• Payroll records

But USCIS is not asking:
“Does the employer have money?”

They are asking:
“Does the employer meet the legal definition of ability to pay?”

That definition is specific and technical.

If you don’t address it directly, you lose.

The Three Levels of RFE Danger

Once you decode the language, you can tell how bad your situation is.

Level 1: Missing Evidence RFEs

Language:
• “Submit a copy of…”
• “Provide the following documents…”

These are the easiest.

The officer probably believes you qualify but the file is incomplete.

These are fixable with paperwork.

Level 2: Sufficiency RFEs

Language:
• “The evidence is insufficient…”
• “You have not demonstrated…”

This means the officer is unconvinced.

These require strategy, not just documents.

Level 3: Substantive RFEs

Language:
• “The evidence does not establish…”
• “The record does not show…”

This means the officer thinks you may not qualify at all.

These are borderline denials.

Your response must be aggressive, precise, and legally grounded.

When an RFE Is Actually a Pre-Denial

USCIS is not allowed to deny you without giving you a chance to respond (in most cases).

So they issue an RFE.

But sometimes, the language tells you they have already decided.

Look for phrases like:

• “The evidence of record fails to establish…”
• “There is no evidence to show…”
• “You have not met your burden…”

These are warning signs.

They are giving you a chance, but the default outcome is denial unless you change their mind.

The Psychological Game of RFE Language

RFEs are written to test three things:

1. Can you understand the legal problem?

2. Can you organize evidence correctly?

3. Can you prove eligibility clearly?

If you fail any of those, USCIS concludes:

“This case is risky.”

And risky cases get denied.

Why USCIS Loves Vague Language

You may wonder:

Why don’t they just say what they want?

Because clarity creates accountability.

Vagueness protects them.

If you respond poorly, they can deny you and say:

“You failed to submit sufficient evidence.”

Even if you sent 300 pages.

How to Turn Their Language Against Them

The secret to winning an RFE is this:

Use their own words.

If they say:

“You have not demonstrated continuous employment…”

Your response should say:

“This response demonstrates continuous employment by providing…”

You mirror their language and prove it.

This forces the officer to either agree or explain why not.

That is how you box them in.

Real Example: Marriage-Based RFE

USCIS writes:

“The evidence submitted does not establish that your marriage was entered into in good faith.”

This does not mean:
“Send more photos.”

It means:

“We suspect your marriage may be fake.”

If you send 50 photos, you will lose.

You must prove:
• Shared life
• Financial commingling
• Social recognition
• Long-term intent

That is the legal test.

Real Example: Employment-Based RFE

USCIS writes:

“The evidence does not establish that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation.”

This does not mean:
“Send a job description.”

It means:

“We don’t believe this job requires a bachelor’s degree in a specific field.”

You must prove:
• Industry norms
• Complexity
• Employer’s hiring history
• Expert opinions

Not just duties.

Real Example: Ability to Pay RFE

USCIS writes:

“The petitioner has not demonstrated the ability to pay the proffered wage.”

This does not mean:
“Send a bank statement.”

It means:

“The company’s financials don’t support paying you.”

You must prove:
• Net income
• Net current assets
• Or wages already paid

As defined by regulation.

Real Example: Bona Fide Relationship RFE

USCIS writes:

“The record does not establish a bona fide relationship.”

This means:

“We think this relationship may be for immigration purposes.”

You must prove:
• History
• Intent
• Integration

Not just romance.

The Biggest RFE Trap

USCIS will list 10 documents.

You think:

“If I send all 10, I win.”

No.

You win only if those documents answer the legal concern.

You can send 1 perfect piece of evidence and win.

Or 100 useless pages and lose.

Why RFEs Feel So Confusing

They are written by lawyers, not humans.

They assume you know the law.

Most people don’t.

That is why RFEs are one of the biggest denial points in immigration.

The Truth About “Over-Responding”

Many people think:

“I’ll send everything I have.”

This is dangerous.

Too much irrelevant evidence creates:
• Confusion
• Contradictions
• New red flags

Every document is a risk.

What a Winning RFE Response Looks Like

A winning response is not a pile of paper.

It is a legal brief.

It:
• Identifies the concern
• Cites the law
• Explains how you meet it
• Supports with targeted evidence

This forces approval.

Why Most Lawyers Still Get RFEs Wrong

Many attorneys treat RFEs like checklists.

USCIS treats them like legal trials.

That is why even represented applicants get denied.

If You Have an RFE Right Now

You are at a fork in the road.

One path leads to approval.
The other leads to denial.

The difference is not luck.

It is understanding.

Our USCIS RFE Survival Guide walks you through:

• How to read your RFE line by line
• How to identify the hidden legal issue
• How to build a response that satisfies USCIS
• How to avoid fatal mistakes
• How to dramatically increase your odds

Do not guess.

Do not hope.

Respond with strategy.

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Advanced RFE Language Traps That Quietly Signal Denial Risk

Now we are going into territory that almost no applicant—and even many attorneys—miss completely.

USCIS does not just communicate through what they say.
They communicate through how they say it.

Through citations.
Through formatting.
Through footnotes.
Through what they choose not to mention.

These hidden signals tell you whether the officer is leaning toward approval or denial.

Once you learn to see them, you can read an RFE like a radar screen.

Trap #1: When USCIS Quotes Regulations Instead of the Law

There are two types of legal authority in an RFE:

• Statutes (laws passed by Congress)
• Regulations (rules written by USCIS)

When an RFE relies heavily on regulations, that usually means USCIS is asserting control.

When it relies on statutes, that means they are constrained by law.

Why this matters:

If the RFE cites only regulations, USCIS is giving itself more room to deny you.

Regulations can be interpreted.
Statutes cannot.

If you see long regulatory quotes, the officer is building a shield.

Trap #2: When USCIS Cites the Policy Manual

This is extremely important.

When an RFE includes references to the USCIS Policy Manual, the officer is doing one of two things:

1. Justifying a future denial

2. Warning you exactly what you must overcome

If they quote the manual, you must quote it back.

Why?

Because the manual is binding on them.

You use their own rules against them.

Trap #3: When USCIS Uses “May” vs “Must”

This is subtle but deadly.

“Must” = mandatory
“May” = discretionary

Example:

“The petitioner must establish…”

This is law.

Example:

“USCIS may consider…”

This means they have power to deny even if you qualify.

If your RFE contains many “may” clauses, you are in discretionary territory.

You must convince, not just qualify.

Trap #4: When USCIS Uses “Examples Include…”

This means:

“These are not the only things we accept.”

It also means:

“What you gave us did not fit any of these examples.”

You must match their examples or provide something even stronger.

Trap #5: When USCIS Mentions Fraud or Misrepresentation

Even lightly.

If the RFE references:
• Fraud
• Willful misrepresentation
• Credibility

This is serious.

This means the officer is questioning truthfulness.

One wrong move and your case can be denied with permanent consequences.

Trap #6: When USCIS Requests Evidence You Already Sent

This is terrifying but common.

It means:

“We did not find what you sent convincing.”

Or:

“We did not trust it.”

Sending the same thing again will not help.

You must explain it better or provide stronger proof.

Trap #7: When USCIS Asks for “Comparable” Evidence

This means:

“Your evidence is weak.”

They want something better.

Trap #8: When USCIS Asks for Evidence Covering a Time Period

This means they are checking continuity.

Gaps = red flags.

Trap #9: When USCIS Says “At a Minimum”

This means:

“We expect more than this.”

Trap #10: When USCIS Mentions “Totality of Evidence”

This means:

“We are not persuaded.”

How USCIS Builds a Denial in Advance

RFEs are often structured like future denial letters.

The officer is writing:

1. The legal standard

2. Your failure

3. Your opportunity to fix it

If you fail, they just paste your RFE into a denial and say:

“You did not overcome the deficiencies.”

That is why language matters so much.

How to Read an RFE Like an Officer

When you read an RFE, ask:

• What law are they applying?
• What do they think I failed?
• What would prove them wrong?

Ignore the paperwork list until you answer those.

Why Emotional Responses Lose

RFEs are not emotional documents.

They are legal documents.

Stories without proof are invisible to USCIS.

How to Write a Response USCIS Cannot Ignore

A powerful response does three things:

1. Quotes their RFE

2. Quotes the law

3. Shows how your evidence meets it

This makes denial difficult.

What Happens Inside USCIS After You Respond

Your response goes back to the same officer.

They review:
• Your explanation
• Your evidence
• Their original concerns

If you directly answered them, they approve.

If you did not, they deny.

It is that simple.

The Real Reason RFEs Exist

RFEs are not about documents.

They are about confidence.

USCIS must be confident that approving you will not cause problems later.

Your job is to create that confidence.

Why Most People Fail

They send paper.

They do not send persuasion.

Why You Still Have Hope

The fact that you got an RFE means:

They did not deny you.

They gave you a chance.

But it is a narrow one.

This Is Where Our RFE Survival Guide Changes Everything

Our USCIS RFE Survival Guide was built specifically for people in your position.

It shows you:

• How to decode every sentence in your RFE
• How to identify what USCIS is really worried about
• How to structure a response that meets the legal standard
• How to choose the right evidence
• How to avoid fatal mistakes

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Real-World RFE Case Studies: How USCIS Language Predicts the Outcome

Now that you understand how USCIS writes and thinks, we are going to look at how this plays out in the real world.

These are not theory.
These are the exact types of RFE language that decide whether people get approved or removed from the United States.

As you read these, you will start to recognize patterns that will let you predict the outcome of any RFE the moment you open it.

Case Study 1: Marriage-Based Green Card RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence submitted does not establish that your marriage was entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the immigration laws of the United States.”

This sentence alone tells you almost everything.

This is not a request for more photos.
This is an allegation of potential marriage fraud.

When USCIS uses the phrase “evading the immigration laws,” they are invoking the legal basis for denial under INA §204(c). That is serious.

This RFE means:

“We suspect this marriage may be fake.”

What weak applicants do

They send:
• Wedding photos
• A few text messages
• A couple of joint bills

They lose.

Because USCIS is not testing romance.
They are testing intent and integration.

What USCIS actually wants

They want to see:

• Shared finances
• Long-term plans
• Evidence of living together
• Social recognition
• Joint obligations

In other words:

A real life.

Winning strategy

You must structure your response to prove:

1. The marriage was entered in good faith

2. The relationship developed naturally

3. Your lives are intertwined

Not just that you got married.

Case Study 2: H-1B Specialty Occupation RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence does not establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation.”

This is a textbook denial-risk phrase.

It means:

“We do not believe this job requires a bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty.”

What weak applicants do

They send:
• A job description
• A letter from the employer

They lose.

Because USCIS already saw that and was not convinced.

What USCIS wants

They want proof that:

• The industry normally requires a degree
• The job is complex
• Similar companies require degrees
• The employer has historically hired degreed workers

This is a legal test, not an HR one.

Case Study 3: Ability to Pay RFE

USCIS Language:

“The petitioner has not demonstrated the ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date to the present.”

This phrase signals:

“We think this company cannot afford you.”

What weak applicants do

They send:
• Bank statements
• Letters

They lose.

What USCIS legally requires

The regulation says ability to pay is proven by:

• Net income
• Net current assets
• Or wages already paid

Nothing else.

If you don’t show one of those, you lose.

Case Study 4: O-1 Extraordinary Ability RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence does not establish that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim.”

This is brutal.

It means:

“We do not think you are extraordinary.”

What weak applicants do

They send:
• More articles
• More awards

They lose.

What USCIS wants

They want:
• Major media coverage
• High-level recognition
• Industry impact

Not participation trophies.

Case Study 5: EB-2 NIW RFE

USCIS Language:

“The record does not establish that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance.”

This means:

“We don’t see why this matters to the United States.”

What weak applicants do

They explain their business.

They lose.

What USCIS wants

They want:
• Economic impact
• Public benefit
• National relevance

Not just personal success.

Case Study 6: Naturalization RFE

USCIS Language:

“The applicant has not demonstrated good moral character.”

This is extremely dangerous.

It means:

“We think you may not qualify legally.”

This can trigger removal proceedings.

You must address this carefully.

Case Study 7: Asylum RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence does not establish a well-founded fear of persecution.”

This means:

“We don’t believe your story meets the legal standard.”

You must prove:
• Past persecution or
• Likely future persecution

Not just hardship.

Case Study 8: I-751 Removal of Conditions RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence does not establish that the marriage was entered into in good faith.”

This is the same fraud concern as before, but now with more suspicion because time has passed.

The standard is even higher.

Case Study 9: VAWA RFE

USCIS Language:

“The evidence does not establish that the applicant was subjected to battery or extreme cruelty.”

This means:

“We are not convinced abuse occurred.”

This requires very specific proof.

Case Study 10: U Visa RFE

USCIS Language:

“The record does not establish that the petitioner suffered substantial physical or mental abuse.”

This is a legal definition, not emotional.

You must meet it exactly.

The Pattern You Should See

In every case, the key phrase:

“does not establish”

Means:

“We do not believe you qualify.”

The rest of the RFE is a chance to change that belief.

Why RFEs Feel Like Traps

Because they are.

They are designed to separate:

• People who understand the law
from
• People who don’t

USCIS approves the first.
They deny the second.

Your RFE Is Not Random

Every word was chosen for a reason.

When you decode it, you can see exactly what USCIS thinks about your case.

And once you know that, you can respond the right way.

This Is Why Guessing Is Fatal

If you guess what USCIS wants, you lose.

If you decode what they are saying, you can win.

The Final Truth About RFEs

An RFE is a second chance.

But it is not a friendly one.

It is a test.

This Is Where You Decide Your Future

You can:

• Respond blindly
or
• Respond strategically

Only one path leads to approval.

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