RFE Prevention Checklist
Don't let a missing document delay your case. Scan your petition against these 12 common RFE triggers.
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Petitioner & Entity Setup
Clear proof (Board/Contract) that the entity controls your employment.
EIN, Bank Account, and verifiable business address (not residential).
3-year plan or contracts justifying the requested visa duration.
Evidence Quality
Awards must be for excellence, not just finishing or student status.
All foreign documents must have certified English translations.
Dates on CV, Letters, and Forms match exactly.
Recommendation Letters
Letters describe specific projects/impact, avoiding generic praise.
Writer includes their own bio/CV proving they are qualified to judge you.
Mandatory letter from a U.S. Peer Group included.
Criteria Weaknesses
Articles are primarily about YOU, not just the company.
Evidence of actual reviewing (email confirmations), not just invites.
Wage surveys included to prove your salary is top 10%.
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