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Make the Most of Your RFE Response

Credential Evaluation, Immigration, Visa Approvals


First off, don’t panic! This means your visa hasn’t been denied and you get a second chance to build a strong case for its approval.

In that past few years, the USCIS has been issuing more and more RFE’s in response to H-1B petitions. These are “requests for evidence” because they feel they don’t have enough information to approve your petition based on what you submitted.

If you earned your bachelor’s or master’s degree from outside of the United States and you didn’t submit a detailed credential evaluation with your petition, you’re probably staring down an RFE. If your degree is in a related field to your specialty occupation but not in the exact field of your job and you didn’t submit a detailed credential evaluation with your petition, you’re probably staring down an RFE. Maybe you submitted an evaluation but the agency that evaluated your education was questionable. These are all situations that trigger and RFE response.

The first thing you need to do when you receive and RFE is to go over it with your employer and figure out exactly what they are asking you to supply. Then, supply it. Don’t hesitate, submit a detailed credential evaluation and prove that you are qualified for your job and for your H-1B visa.

If you’ve received an RFE on your H-1B petition for an education situation, visit us online at cciFree.com or call anytime at 1.800.771.4723 for a free consultation.]]>

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3 Details to Remember When Filing Your H1B Petition

Credential Evaluation, Immigration, Visa Approvals

Three things to remember when filing your H1B petition that will make a huge difference:

  • Keep a Blue Pen Nearby. You need to sign everything in blue ink so the USCIS work evaluating your petition knows which signatures are originals and which signatures are yours from the time you filled out your petition. They’re going to request a host of original documents. Make it easy on overworked eyes to tell which signatures are originals and which ones are yours.
  • Double-Check for Inconsistencies before Filing. This cannot be stressed enough. USCIS workers cannot assume what you meant if some of your answers contradict each other or don’t match up with the resumes, transcripts, and other documentation accompanying your application. Don’t mail in a petition without meticulously going over your answers.
  • Include a Credential Evaluation. If your degree is from somewhere besides the United States and you submit your petition without having your degree evaluated by an authorized credential evaluation agency, the USCIS has no way of knowing the value or your education. Since you need a bachelor’s degree or higher for an H1B visa, it is essential for you to be able to clearly show what your degree means in terms of US academic standards.

USCIS workers cannot make assumptions about anything on your petition. Competition is too fierce to skimp on important details. Never be too hurried to double check your work, include all necessary documentation, and take that extra step to make your petition clear to the reader.

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