I-140 RFE Rates, Response Times and Outcomes After an RFE
Of 185,213 I-140 cases currently in process, 2,942 (2%) previously received an RFE.
About this data: I-140 Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
A Request for Evidence (RFE) is how USCIS asks for more documents before deciding an I-140. It pauses the case until the petitioner responds, usually within the deadline set in the notice.
This page looks at RFEs from two angles. Handling: how many cases have received an RFE, how many are waiting for the petitioner's response, and how many have responded and are waiting for USCIS. Outcomes: of the cases that got an RFE and were later decided, how many were approved or denied, and how that rate changes over time. You can filter by block and time range.
Frequently asked questions
- Does an RFE mean my I-140 will be denied?
- No. Many cases are approved after an RFE. The approval rate above shows what has happened to decided RFE cases. It's a statistic, not a prediction for your case.
- How long does USCIS take to decide after an RFE response?
- It varies by service center and period. The charts show how long recent cases have taken.
- Does an RFE affect premium processing?
- Yes. For premium processing, the 45-business-day clock stops when the RFE is issued and restarts when USCIS receives the response.
- Where does the data come from?
- From the public USCIS Case Status tool, updated every day. TrackMyI140 is independent and not affiliated with USCIS.