USCIS RFE Response Cover Letter Template

Blank template — fill in with your attorney's guidance. Educational reference only, not legal advice.

Header Information

Date:

USCIS Receipt Number:

Petitioner Name:

Beneficiary Name:

Attorney / Representative:

RFE Response Deadline:

Section I

Section II

Section III

Section IV

Section I: Introduction & Summary of Response

[Briefly state: (1) what petition was filed; (2) that an RFE was received dated ___; (3) that this response fully addresses each issue; (4) a request to approve the petition.]

Section II: Legal Standard

[State the applicable legal standard USCIS must apply. Cite relevant regulations, policy manual sections, and AAO decisions.]

Section III: Response to Each RFE Issue

Issue #1:

Arguments:

Supporting Evidence:

Issue #2:

Arguments:

Supporting Evidence:

Section IV: Conclusion

[Request approval. State that the petitioner has met all legal requirements and the evidence fully addresses each issue raised in the RFE.]

Exhibit List

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

Exhibit 7

Exhibit 8

Exhibit 9

Exhibit 10

⚠ Educational reference only — not legal advice. This template is a starting point only. USCIS RFE responses require complex legal analysis specific to your case. Always consult a licensed immigration attorney before submitting your response. Incomplete or legally insufficient responses can result in denial.