A vague-endeavor RFE is a warning that USCIS cannot tell what the applicant will actually do in the United States. The response should turn a résumé, job title, or broad goal into a concrete plan with evidence.
State the specific services, research, product, business, patient population, technology, or implementation path.
Align the petition letter, résumé, letters, business plan, employer records, and exhibits so they describe the same endeavor.
A clearer endeavor makes national importance, well-positioned evidence, and the balance test easier to prove.
Statements like “advance technology,” “support public health,” or “grow a business” may be too broad unless the record explains the concrete work, target beneficiaries, timeline, and evidence that the applicant can execute.
A response can use a concise endeavor statement, implementation timeline, evidence table, market or research support, client or collaborator records, and letters that explain the proposed work rather than only praising the applicant.
Do not change the endeavor so dramatically that the case looks inconsistent. Attorney review helps decide whether the response can clarify the original theory or whether a new filing strategy is safer.
Related EB-2 NIW RFE and Dhanasar strategy guide.
Related EB-2 NIW RFE and Dhanasar strategy guide.
Core NIW planning resource for evidence, filing, and RFE strategy.
Core NIW planning resource for evidence, filing, and RFE strategy.
Core NIW planning resource for evidence, filing, and RFE strategy.
Core NIW planning resource for evidence, filing, and RFE strategy.
Use independent field context to support national importance and well-positioned evidence.
Connect exhibits to each Dhanasar prong before filing or RFE response.
For EB-2 NIW RFE: Proposed Endeavor Too Vague, focus on documents that prove eligibility, timing, credibility, and any risk factors. A green card lawyer can help organize the record before filing or responding.
Get help before filing, after a USCIS notice, before travel or job changes, or when priority dates and family members affect the plan. Early review can prevent avoidable delays.
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