I have a VAWA self-petition (I-360) that has been pending for approximately four years (filed February 2022, Vermont Service Center).
Last summer (August 2025), USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) requesting additional proof of a good-faith marriage and shared residence. I submitted a detailed response that included joint financial documents, utility bills, shared address evidence, an updated personal declaration, and additional witness affidavits.
Approximately two months ago, I received a second RFE. This one requested proof that my U.S. citizen spouse had no prior marriages (legal termination of any previous marriages). I responded by submitting a Certificate of No Marriage Record issued by the State of New Jersey.
Questions:
- Based on your experience with VAWA cases, how would you assess the likelihood of approval in a situation like this?
- If my response to the first RFE had been insufficient, would USCIS typically have issued a second RFE on a different issue, or would they have issued a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)?
I’m somewhat confused because the second RFE did not revisit the issues of shared residence or good-faith marriage, nor did USCIS issue a NOID. They only asked about my spouse’s prior marital history.
Any insight or assessment you can provide would be greatly appreciated.