Tagged #8-cfr-103-2
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS
USCIS NOID vs RFE: When the Agency Issues a Notice of Intent to Deny Instead of a Request for Evidence
An RFE means the record is light. A NOID means USCIS has already formed an adverse view. The two instruments demand different responses — and missing the distinction sinks otherwise winnable cases.
policy update 7 min
USCIS
Responding to a USCIS RFE Under 8 CFR §103.2(b)(8): A Focused, Evidence-Only Playbook
An RFE is not a chance to re-argue the case. It is a discrete evidentiary ask under 8 CFR §103.2(b)(8). Here is how to answer one without drifting.
policy update 7 min
USCIS
USCIS Service Center vs Field Office vs Lockbox: Which Form Goes Where Under 8 CFR §103.2
USCIS splits adjudication across three plumbing layers — Lockbox intake, Service Centers, and Field Offices. Sending a form to the wrong one delays the case by months. The PM Vol 1 Part A routing map is the source of truth.
policy update 7 min