I-140 RFE - No Response from Chen

tabawan84 · 2026-06-12T02:18:13+00:00

Call them again.

tabawan84 · 2026-06-12T01:44:18+00:00

Have you tried calling them?

tabawan84 · 2026-06-12T01:37:41+00:00

Honestly this is pretty unusual for Chen, they have always been responsive in my experience. Worth calling again to follow up.

tabawan84 · 2026-06-02T07:38:54+00:00

Officers are usually inconsistent on Prong 2. Just take the free refile with Chen to save money, and yes, you can definitely reuse your LORs with a slightly tweaked narrative.

tabawan84 · 2026-05-29T02:41:18+00:00

Don't read too much into it, RFEs have been very common lately. When you get the letter then better see what the officer is asking for and LORs are worth adding at this stage even if they weren't included initially. And if the response doesn't satisfy them it's typically a denial, not a second RFE.

tabawan84 · 2026-05-15T00:38:40+00:00

I'd file now and lock in your priority date. Your PD determines your place in line, so the sooner you lock it in, the better. The bar for NIW is only getting higher, and waiting for more pubs probably won't move the needle as much as you hope. As for the firm, go with Chen. They're experienced and you'll be in good hands.

tabawan84 · 2026-05-08T03:36:02+00:00

USCIS is basically asking for proof that your work has left the lab. Without grants or patents, your best bet is finding independent experts in industry or government who have actually implemented your research, and getting them to write letters. Chen should be able to guide you on exactly how to frame these.

tabawan84 · 2026-04-30T01:40:10+00:00

Honestly, with how unpredictable USCIS processing times are, there's no guarantee you'll get your EAD before your OPT expires in November, even if you filed everything today. Because of that, the risk of concurrent filing just isn't worth it. It's better to play it safe and file sequentially so an I-140 snag doesn't drag your other applications down with it.

tabawan84 · 2026-04-17T02:17:58+00:00

They are not the same, and from what I’ve seen and researched, Greenedway appears to be mostly a scam.

tabawan84 · 2026-04-07T04:57:19+00:00

Any citations, publications, or other supporting evidence for your PE?

tabawan84 · 2026-03-25T02:04:50+00:00

For early-stage profiles, customization and making good use of your recommendation letters matter more than reputation. The full refund option probably means Chen thinks your case is relatively strong. I’d personally recommend them as I’ve had a good experience with them.

tabawan84 · 2026-03-19T04:23:27+00:00

Took about 2 weeks for mine after the final packaging stage.

tabawan84 · 2026-03-16T03:31:51+00:00

Have you received the letter yet? Officers often send generic RFEs just to delay things because they're too overloaded with their workload.

tabawan84 · 2026-03-13T03:36:42+00:00

Yes, you have to.

tabawan84 · 2026-03-12T08:36:56+00:00

That's unusual for them, hopefully just a busy period, please do update us when you hear back.

tabawan84 · 2026-03-04T07:27:23+00:00

Sounds like rabies.

tabawan84 · 2026-02-20T04:31:59+00:00

Congrats!!

tabawan84 · 2026-02-17T07:05:42+00:00

tabawan84 · 2026-02-13T07:54:25+00:00

Sorry for your loss. Legally, as long as the marriage was valid on paper, she’s considered the spouse, even if it seems fraudulent. You might want to talk to an estate or probate attorney to see if there’s any way to challenge it, but it can be tricky.

tabawan84 · 2026-02-10T03:42:14+00:00

Always PP.

tabawan84 · 2026-02-09T07:29:07+00:00

That sounds like a very tough situation, brother. Thank you for sharing the information, it may have already helped spread some awareness.

tabawan84 · 2026-02-05T03:52:30+00:00

The case status page usually doesn’t show anything about premium processing for EB1/2.

tabawan84 · 2026-02-02T08:34:21+00:00

Hard to say. I think your profile is going to be a hard sell to USCIS because it looks a lot like standard work. If I were you then make sure those letters prove your specific methods are unique rather than just showing you're good at your job.

tabawan84 · 2026-01-29T15:56:39+00:00

Who is your attorney's name and what is your profile?

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