USCIS case status message
What does "Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received" mean on USCIS case status?
Updated · Not legal advice
USCIS has received your response to its Request for Evidence and added it to your file. The case now goes back to an officer for review; the next status is often active review, a decision, or occasionally another request.
| Status text | Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received |
|---|---|
| Seen on | Any form that received an RFE. |
| Timing | No fixed time. For premium processing cases, a new premium clock starts when USCIS receives the response. |
| Usually next | Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS, Case Was Approved, Case Was Denied |
What it means
- Your response arrived and was logged.
- It does not mean the response was sufficient; that is decided at review.
What to do
- Keep a full copy of what you sent and proof of delivery.
- Wait for the next update; there is usually nothing else to do.
Check the exact wording and USCIS's explanation for your case on USCIS Case Status Online. The explanation USCIS shows under the status varies by form.
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Quick answers
- How long after an RFE response does USCIS decide?
- It varies. Premium processing cases get a new clock (for example 15 business days for most I-129/I-140 classifications); others follow normal processing.
- Can USCIS send a second RFE?
- Yes, it can, though it is less common.
Sources
- USCIS: Case Status Online
- USCIS: Checking Your Case Status Online
- USCIS: Check Case Processing Times
- USCIS Contact Center
Checked: November 12, 2026