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“Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received”: what it means

Updated October 27, 2026 · Checked against USCIS sources

Short answer

USCIS received your answer to its Request for Evidence and added it to your file. Processing resumes from here.

What it means

The officer will review what you sent together with the rest of your file. The next status is often a decision, but it can also be another request or an interview.

What usually comes next

What you can do

  1. Keep a copy of everything you sent and your delivery confirmation.

Forms that show this status

Each form links to its current processing time.

Questions

How long after my RFE response will I get a decision?

There is no fixed delay. Many decisions come within a few weeks to a few months, depending on the office.

Sources: USCIS Case Status Online and Case Status API messages; USCIS processing times and case inquiry pages. General information, not legal advice.