Tagged #adjudication
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 Motion to Reopen vs Motion to Reconsider on Form I-290B: The 30-Day Window and Two Very Different Standards
On Form I-290B, a motion to reopen and a motion to reconsider live under the same regulation but answer different questions. New facts vs legal error. The 33-day window and Matter of Cerna control.
policy update 7 min