1.Start a New RFE Response Draft
Go to the Drafts feature
Click + New Draft
Enter a unique name for the Draft, such as the case or matter name
Select RFE Response, then select the underlying process type for the case
Optional: Choose whether to share the draft with others
Select the exhibit table format (for example, Letters)
Click Next
2. File Upload: Upload the RFE notice and Supporting Documents
Upload the scanned copy of the RFE notice. Wait for the system to process the document; this usually takes less than a minute
Upload all relevant supporting documents needed for the initial draft
You can either:
Click Upload
Drag and drop files into the upload area, or
Use the integration
Note: The upload process may take a couple of minutes
Click Next when all files are uploaded
3. Analysis: Review the Identified RFE requests/issues
The system will display the RFE requests/issues or issues identified in the RFE
Review the list carefully and toggle off any RFE requests or issues that do not require a response. In this example, all listed requests and issues require a response
Click Next to continue
4. Exhibit List: Select and Rename Exhibits
Choose which uploaded documents should be included as exhibits
Optional: Select Rename using AI or Organize using AI to automatically rename or organize your documents. If selected, wait a few moments for the process to finish
Confirm the updated document names, then click Next
5. Finalize Draft: Add Optional Drafting Details
Enter any additional information that may help draft the response. This step is optional
Add the name of the person who will sign the letter, such as:
An attorney, or
The company signatory
Click Next
6. Set Citation and Index Preferences
Choose your citation preference
In the example, No Citation is selected
Select an index option
Name the index (for example, Index)
Click Next
7. Submit the Draft for Generation
Review the final setup screen
Note: Process types labeled Beta may be free during the beta period, depending on your plan. If you have questions about your plan or pricing, please contact support@visalaw.ai
Click Next to submit the draft
You will be returned to the dashboard while the draft is generated
8. Wait for Draft Completion
The draft status will change from Generating Draft to Draft Complete
This usually takes 5–10 minutes
Note: You do not need to keep the tab open. You can leave the page and return later
9. Review and Edit the Draft
Once the draft is ready, open it from the dashboard
Use View Draft for a quick preview
Use Edit Draft to make manual changes
You can:
Remove text
Add text
Revise sections as needed
10. Use AI Redraft for Targeted Improvements
Highlight the section you want to improve
Click AI Redraft
Enter an instruction, such as making the text more concise
Click Redraft Text
Review the suggested rewrite
If you want more changes, go back and add additional instructions
If the revision looks good, click Apply Changes to update the document
11. Download the Final RFE Response Packet
Click Bundle Petition Packet at the bottom of the screen
The system will generate a PDF bundle containing:
The draft letter
The index
The exhibit list
The relevant supporting documents
Download the completed packet for use in the RFE response
If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team at support@visalaw.ai