The Most Common Reason for an I-485 RFE and How to Avoid It

Home » Blog » The Most Common Reason for an I-485 RFE and How to Avoid ItApril 2, 2024 Apply for Green CardWhen applying for a family-based green card, there is one type of I-485 RFE (Request for Evidence) that’s more common than all others. We routinely hear from do-it-yourself immigration filers and even several law firm clients who received an RFE in response to their green card application. There is a common reason many people’s applications get flagged, and you can likely avoid it.Request for Evidence Effect on an I-485 Case Most I-485 RFEs are the Result of an Insufficient Form I-864Failed to submit Form I-864Submitted Form I-864, but you failed to include all the necessary evidenceSubmitted Form I-864, but the sponsor does not qualifyProperly submitted Form I-864, and USCIS sent the RFE by mistakeRespond to the I-485 RFERequest for Evidence Effect on an I-485 CaseRFEs are awful. They add anxiety to an already stressful situation, and they add delay to an already painfully slow i...