Turning an RFE into Success: Peruvian MBA Professional Secures EB-2 NIW Approval in 6 Months 

USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) requesting more proof of national importance, evidence that he was well positioned to advance his plan, and justification for waiving the job offer requirement. 

A key challenge was explaining the nature of his field. His work in organizational transformation and system modernization for insurance companies is technical and not widely understood by immigration officers. As Mr. Menendez explained, “organizational transformation in insurance isn’t easily understood outside the industry,” so the response needed to show how the petitioner’s work solves real efficiency and compliance challenges in the U.S. insurance sector. 

The RFE also included an error, misclassifying him as a Senior Silicon Design Engineer, a field unrelated to his background. The legal team corrected this and clarified his actual expertise in insurance operations and system modernization. 

USCIS further questioned whether he had traction in the U.S. market. According to Mr. Menendez, “we had to capture the momentum he had already built in the U.S., including interest from potential clients,” and present it as evidence of readiness, not intention. 

Finally, the RFE questioned “the originality and impact of his contributions”, explained Mr. Menendez, so the legal strategy focused on connecting his results abroad to specific gaps in U.S. insurance operations, demonstrating direct national benefit. 

Colombo & Hurd prepared a structured and persuasive response to the RFE. The first step was correcting USCIS’s classification error and clearly defining his field as insurance operations strategy and digital transformation.  

The legal team then demonstrated that his project aligns with U.S. national priorities by referencing: The Dodd-Frank Act, FDIC modernization guidelines and Texas Department of Insurance Strategic Plan. These references showed that his work directly supports financial system modernization, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance, which are priority areas for the United States.  

According to Mr. Menéndez, “we were able to connect his prior results abroad with how those same innovations address gaps in U.S. insurance operations.” 

Mr. Menéndez underscored the professional integrity of the client: “He is a humble professional who focuses on solving problems rather than promoting himself. Our job was to help USCIS see the value he was already delivering.” Colombo & Hurd organized his career evidence in a clear, objective way, without exaggeration, using expert analysis, documented case results, and evidence of industry interest to confirm his strong position in the field. 

USCIS approved the EB-2 NIW petition on September 8, 2025. Mr. Menéndez shared that the most rewarding part of the case was helping the client’s professional story come to life. He explained that the petitioner was genuinely motivated to help U.S. companies become more agile, resilient, and sustainable, and that his work blended business strategy, risk management, and practical problem-solving.  

With approval granted, our client will now continue helping insurance companies upgrade core systems, improve regulatory compliance, and increase efficiency through technology-driven solutions in the EE.UU. This case demonstrates how clarity, preparation, and strong legal advocacy can turn a complex RFE into a successful immigration outcome. 

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