USCIS Further Extends Deadline Flexibility in Submitting Delayed Responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices

By: Angelita Chavez

SUMMARY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has further extended its flexibility for responding to certain agency requests through March 23, 2023 for applicants and petitioners who are required to respond to certain:

• Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
• Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
• Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIR)
• Notices of Intent to Rescind
• Notices of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) regional investment centers
• Notices of Intent to Withdraw Temporary Protected Status
• Continuations to Request Evidence (Form N-14)
• Motions to Reopen an N-400, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant

The agency has also revised policy for certain appeals, requests, and motions.

Additionally, extensions may be provided for Notice of Appeal or Motion (Form I-290B) and Request for a

Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Form N-336) if applicants meet the following requirements:

• USCIS made a decision regarding the form between November 1, 2021, and March 23, 2023.
• There were 90 calendar days between the form being filed and the issuance of the decision.

The flexibility was previously set to expire on January 24, 2023.

PERMANENT FLEXIBILITIES

USCIS is working towards making certain flexibilities permanent. The flexibility for reproduced signature, previously announced in March 2020, became permanent on July 25, 2022. 

 CONCLUSION

For help responding to USCIS notices, requests, or decisions, or for assistance with other immigration needs, please email us at info@chugh.com. We encourage you to forward this alert to your contacts who may benefit.