7 Approvals After RFE on June 5, 2026
A Request for Evidence (RFE) represents one of the more demanding stages of adjudication in the employment-based immigration process. When USCIS issues an RFE, the petition is subjected to heightened scrutiny and the adjudicating officer seeks additional clarification, stronger evidentiary support, or a more persuasive explanation connecting the beneficiary's qualifications and proposed work to the applicable immigration standard. Successfully navigating this stage requires a well-organized, internally consistent, and thoroughly documented petition.
The following success stories highlight seven approvals achieved after RFE review, prior denial history, or multiple rounds of adjudicative scrutiny. These approvals include two EB-1A petitions, four NIW petitions, and one O-1A petition spanning a diverse range of fields. Several cases involved service center transfers, prior adverse adjudication history, and multiple RFEs, demonstrating the variety of challenges that can arise during the adjudication process.
Cases With Inherent Challenges
Prior Denial and Dismissed Appeal Before Subsequent Approval
One approval involved an applicant whose earlier EB-1A petition received an RFE, was denied, and later remained unsuccessful after appeal review. Securing approval following a prior denial and dismissed appeal required the subsequent filing to establish eligibility on its own merits while overcoming a more complicated procedural history.
Multiple Service Center Transfers
Several approvals involved transfers between the Nebraska Service Center and the Texas Service Center during adjudication. Petitions that move between service centers may be reviewed by multiple officers and adjudicative teams, making consistency and clarity throughout the record particularly important.
Related Adverse Adjudication History
One NIW approval involved an applicant whose later-filed EB-1A petition received an RFE. Although the NIW petition was adjudicated independently, the broader immigration history added complexity to the overall case record.
Multiple Requests for Evidence
One approval was achieved after USCIS issued two separate RFEs. Responding successfully to repeated requests for additional evidence requires a comprehensive and persuasive record capable of addressing ongoing adjudicative concerns throughout the review process.
EB-1A Approvals After RFE (2)
#1: EB-1A in Computer Science
This EB-1A approval involved an Assistant Professor from China residing in the United States who proposes to continue in the same role. Filed in Computer Science, the petition received an RFE from Officer XM1791 before ultimately securing approval.
The applicant held a Ph.D. and demonstrated an extensive scholarly record consisting of 43 publications and 3,347 citations. The record included peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2026, was supported by 6 recommendation letters and proceeded without testimonial letters.
The petition was adjudicated through the Nebraska Service Center and was transferred to the Texas Service Center before returning to the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing EB-1A approval after RFE review while undergoing multiple service center transfers during adjudication.
#2: EB-1A in Nanoscale Quantum Devices
This EB-1A approval involved a Postdoctoral Fellow from Nepal residing in the United States who proposes to continue in the same position. Filed in Nanoscale Quantum Devices, the case followed a complex procedural history in which an earlier EB-1A petition received an RFE from Officer NSC0024, was denied, and later remained unsuccessful after appeal review. A subsequent EB-1A filing received another RFE from Officer NSC0272 before ultimately securing approval.
The applicant held a Ph.D. and established a strong scholarly profile consisting of 18 publications and 542 citations, with peer-reviewed research published as recently as 2025. The filing was supported by 6 recommendation letters and no testimonial letters.
The petition was adjudicated through the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing EB-1A approval after RFE review, and also after a prior EB-1A petition was denied following an RFE and unsuccessful appeal.
NIW Approvals After RFE (4)
#3: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This NIW approval involved a Ph.D. student from Pakistan residing in the United States who proposes to work as a Research Scientist in industry. Filed in Electrical Engineering, the applicant initially filed an NIW petition, followed by an EB1A petition. The NIW has been approved, while the EB1A has received an RFE from Officer XM1706.
The applicant held a master's degree and demonstrated a scholarly record consisting of 8 publications and 385 citations, with peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2025. The filing included 2 recommendation letters and proceeded without testimonial letters.
The petition was adjudicated through the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing NIW approval while a later-filed EB-1A petition had received an RFE during adjudication.
#4: NIW in Applied Linguistics
This NIW approval involved an Assistant Professor from China residing in the United States who proposes to continue in the same position. Filed in Applied Linguistics, the petition received an RFE from Officer NSC0399 before ultimately reaching approval.
The applicant held a Ph.D. and demonstrated a developing scholarly profile consisting of 5 publications and 17 citations, with peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2024. The filing was supported by 4 recommendation letters and did not include testimonial letters.
The petition was adjudicated through the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Educational Technology
This NIW approval involved an Education Specialist in industry, born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, who proposes to work as a Researcher. Filed in Educational Technology, the petition received an RFE from Officer XM2420 before ultimately securing approval.
The applicant held a master’s degree and presented a scholarly profile consisting of 5 publications and 105 citations. The record included peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2025, was supported by 2 testimonial letters and proceeded without recommendation letters.
The adjudication involved transfers from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center before returning to the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing NIW approval after RFE review while also undergoing multiple service center transfers.
#6: NIW in Computational Biology
This NIW approval involved a Postdoctoral Scholar from India residing in the United States who proposes to continue working as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Filed in Computational Biology, the petition received an RFE from Officer XM2149 before ultimately being approved.
The applicant held a Ph.D. and established a scholarly record consisting of 14 publications and 411 citations, with peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2024. The filing included 4 recommendation letters and proceeded without testimonial letters.
The petition was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing NIW approval after RFE review while undergoing service center transfers during adjudication.
O-1A Approvals After RFE (1)
#7: O-1A in Medicinal Chemistry
This O-1A approval involved a Research Associate from India residing in the United States who proposes to work as a Senior Oligonucleotide Production Chemist in industry. Filed in Medicinal Chemistry, the petition received an initial RFE from the Vermont Service Center and later received a second RFE from the same service center before ultimately securing approval.
The applicant held a Ph.D. and demonstrated a strong scholarly profile consisting of 17 publications and 410 citations, with peer-reviewed work published as recently as 2026. The filing was supported by 4 recommendation letters and proceeded without testimonial letters.
The petition was adjudicated through the Vermont Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing O-1A approval after receiving two separate RFEs during adjudication.
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