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H1B RFE Risk Checker: Will Your Petition Get an RFE? (2026)

Score your H1B petition's Request for Evidence (RFE) risk in under a minute based on occupation, employer type, and degree alignment β€” then get specific steps to reduce it.

Step 1 β€” Job Title / SOC Category

Clear specialty occupation β€” low USCIS scrutiny

Step 2 β€” Employer Type
Step 3 β€” Degree Field Alignment
Step 4 β€” Additional Factors

Working at client sites, not the employer's own office

+8% risk if yes

Filing I-907 with $2,805 fee β€” 15-day decision guarantee

-2% risk if yes

Your RFE Risk Assessment

Overall RFE Risk Score

5%RFE RiskLowModHigh
Low Risk

Well below average β€” petition likely to proceed without issues

Occupation: Software Developer / Engineer

Clear specialty occupation β€” low USCIS scrutiny

+8%

Employer: Mid-Size Company

100–1,000 employees

β€”

Degree: Exact Match

CS degree β†’ Software Engineer

-3%
Total RFE Risk Score5%
How to Reduce Your RFE Risk
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Your petition profile is relatively low-risk. Focus on thorough documentation: detailed job duties, employer support letters, and maintaining all original immigration documents.

Data Sources & Methodology

Base RFE rates by occupation derived from USCIS H1B adjudication data and NFAP (National Foundation for American Policy) analysis of RFE patterns by SOC code. Employer type and degree alignment risk adjustments based on USCIS policy memoranda and immigration attorney practice data. Scores are estimates β€” individual petition outcomes vary based on specific facts, documentation quality, and adjudicator discretion.

Take Action on Your RFE Risk

Your estimated RFE risk is 5% (Low Risk). Even with low risk, thorough documentation is essential for a clean approval.

This tool provides risk estimates for informational purposes only. RFE issuance depends on specific case facts and individual USCIS adjudicators. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed immigration attorney before filing your H1B petition.