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Official USCIS E11 RFE Template for EB-1A (I-140) - PDF

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The official USCIS request-for-evidence template for EB-1A (E11, Form I-140): the exact wording officers start from. Free to view.

EB-1A Petition After filing Gather evidence

Official source of the document ↗verified 2026-09-09

About this document

A USCIS Request for Evidence template for Form I-140 under E11, focused on aliens of extraordinary ability. It lays out the eligibility framework, the continuing-work requirement, and model RFE language for multiple criteria, including awards, memberships, and published material. The template shows what USCIS asks for when evidence is missing or insufficient and what kinds of documents may be submitted.

Key points

  • USCIS template for a Form I-140 RFE in E11, Alien of Extraordinary Ability.
  • Includes separate opening text for self-applicant and other applicant filings.
  • States the applicant must continue work in the claimed field and show U.S. plans to do so.
  • Explains a two-part test: one-time major award or at least three criteria, plus sustained acclaim.
  • For a major award, asks for proof of international recognition, criteria, significance, reputation, and prior winners.
  • For awards, it also addresses local or regional awards, field relevance, and student or academic honors.
  • For memberships, it requires associations that demand outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
  • For published material, it asks for proof of major-media status and that the material is about the applicant's work.

What is inside

  1. Introductory paragraphs
  2. E11 immigrant definition
  3. Coming to continue work in claimed area
  4. Transition paragraphs to criteria analysis
  5. One-time achievement / major award
  6. Discussion of criteria (i) awards
  7. Discussion of criteria (ii) memberships
  8. Discussion of criteria (iii) published material

When it helps

This serves as USCIS RFE boilerplate for an EB-1A Form I-140 case. It shows the evidence categories and deficiency language used to question continued work, awards, memberships, and published material.

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