Deadline extended to respond RFE and NOID

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to extend the RFE and NOID response time by an additional 60 days due to COVID-19.

We know that filing a green card or visa petition can be complicated and that is why we recommend that you have the guidance of a specialized attorney to avoid rejections.

Let’s first explain the concepts of RFE and NOID so that you know what the term extension is based on.

RFE

Requests for Evidence (RFE) is a notice USCIS sends to applicants requesting more evidence for their cases.

Typically, this notification is sent when USCIS cannot accept or reject a petition because the evidence is not complete.

For more information about RFEs, do not hesitate to contact Motion Law for your FREE Phone Consultation.

NOID

Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID) are documents that USCIS sends to applicants advising them that the evaluating officer plans to deny their request.

The reason USCIS does this is for you to understand the reason for the possible denial and give you the chance to organize your documentation.

In this way, USCIS saves time and money and you don’t have to submit another new petition.

If you need help because you received a NOID, don’t hesitate to contact us for specialized immigration advice.

Differences between RFE and NOID

• The RFE asks for more information because the evidence presented is not enough to accept or reject the case.
  The NOID reports that the request is likely to be rejected, but with more evidence it could be accepted.
• The RFE informs what is the necessary evidence to continue with the decision.
  The NOID reports the reasons why the request may be rejected.

What you should do when you receive an RFE or a NOID is to contact your immigration attorney immediately to organize the information correctly.

Deadline extension

Due to the repercussions of COVID-19, most immigration processes are overdue and applicants do not always have the correct guidance.

Therefore, USCIS decided that if someone receives an RFE or NOID notification between March 1 and May 1, 2020, they will have an extra 60 days to respond to those notifications.

The official statement declares the following: “For applicants and petitioners who receive an RFE or NOID dated between March 1 and May 1, 2020, any response submitted within 60 days from the original deadlines indicated in the RFEs or NOIDs they received will be considered by USCIS before taking any action.”

This is very positive news for anyone who wants to apply for a green card or residence visa.

You will have more time to prepare correctly and find the right guide for your case.

Seek proper guidance

Immigration processes require a lot of detail and careful preparation to be successful.

We want to avoid any inconvenience for you and your family trying to obtain residence in the US.

The best recommendation is to have specialized immigration attorneys who can help you organize documentation and evidence.

Especially in the midst of a pandemic, it is crucial to make the best decisions for your immigration case, your green card application and/or residence visa request.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in Progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.