Taking into account the documents (if any) cited in the search report and any further documents found as the result of the search referred to in VI, 2.2 above, and taking account of any amendments proposed, or comments made, by the applicant in reply to the search opinion, the examiner should identify any requirements of the EPC which, in his opinion, the application does not satisfy. He will then write to the applicant giving reasons for any objections he raises and inviting the applicant within a specified period to file his observations or submit amendments. The filed application documents are not sent back to the applicant although a copy of the description and claims may be sent in appropriate cases (see E-II). When the applicant has replied, the examiner will then re-examine the application.