NOID USCIS
What is a Notice Of Intent To Deny?
What can you do when you get an Intent to Deny Letter from USCIS?
After filing your immigration case, you receive a notice letter from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) called a Notice of Intent to Deny, also known as NOID, and now you are panicking with what to do as the next step.
NOID Definition
USCIS issues these letters when it doubts and questions the legitimacy or eligibility of the application or petition you filed. This letter is issued by a USCIS immigration officer who has determined that you, as the applicant, have not demonstrated your eligibility for the benefit you are seeking.
Receiving such a notice is definitely alarming, but it does not mean that it is the end for your case or that your case has been denied. This is almost like a lifeline you have been given since it does not serve as a flat denial of your case. But you must work quickly in addressing this letter otherwise your case will be denied.
The Rahgozar Law Firm is here to represent you on your Notice of Intent to Deny and help you secure a positive decision or outcome on your case. Ms. Pegah Rahgozar is a Houston immigration lawyer who can assist you with issues addressed in your NOID. Ms. Pegah Rahgozar and her team will find the best solution and response that works for you and your case and timely respond to the NOID. Ms. Rahgozar will be the advocate you need on your side during this stressful time in your immigration process.
If you have any issues with the paperwork and how to address the NOID, feel free to call Houston Immigration Attorney Pegah Rahgozar at (832) 792-3636 and make an appointment.
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Notice of Intent to Deny Response
How to Overcome a Notice of Intent to Deny
Notice of Intent to Deny Green Card
Hiring a Houston Immigration Attorney for Notice of Intent to Deny is Important!
The letter will state the reasons why USCIS wants to deny your case, and provides you with an opportunity to overcome their concerns within a specific amount of time – usually 30 days from the date of the letter. This is your last opportunity to address issues of concern that USCIS has and overcome them through additional documents, evidence, and/or affidavits.
Figuring out what information you provide or what documents to submit is key! You will need to go through the entire letter, and address each and every point raised in the letter with either a reason or explanation, or documentation and evidence. If the NOID contains information that you have previously addressed or documentation has already been submitted, it is recommended that you still address it and provide documentation, even if it is repetitive. If any information is incorrect or negative, properly address those concerns as well.
Many times, the USCIS officer is misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information or documents in your case, and how you respond to the NOID is crucial in helping to clarify the information.
Pegah Rahgozar is ready to lend a helping hand to any applicant, or employer in figuring out how to respond to the NOID. She assists individuals based in the Greater Houston area such as the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, The Woodlands, the Galleria Area, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, and other locations.
If you need help in providing a thorough and accurate response to the NOID you received, feel free to call Houston Immigration Attorney Pegah Rahgozar at (832) 792-3636 and make an appointment.
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Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Mailed
Top Reasons A Notice of Intent to Deny is Issued
If a USCIS officer determines you’re not eligible for the immigration benefit you are seeking, they will address their issues and concerns in the NOID. Common reasons or grounds which an officer intends to deny your case include, but are not limited to:
- Misrepresentation of a material fact in your case;
- An incomplete application was submitted;
- The applicant could not overcome a presumption of temporary intent for a nonimmigrant visa or benefit;
- The beneficiary spouse in a marriage green card case could not satisfy or overcome that the marriage was entered into for legitimate, bona fide reasons;
- The applicant has been convicted of a crime that disqualifies them from the immigration benefit they seek, including drug crimes, assaults/family violence, crimes involving moral turpitude, etc.; or
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence or proof that they qualify for the job they are being offered/sponsored for.
As mentioned above, this is not an exhaustive list as to reasons for an intent to deny, and serve as some of the more common reasons that we see cases receive a Notice of Intent to Deny.
Given the current immigration climate and the constant changes in immigration laws, there is no room for mistakes; hence you should apply for highly-qualified legal assistance as soon as possible.
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Notice of Intent to Deny Marriage-Based Green Card
Receiving a NOID based on your marriage green card case is something that occurs more frequently, especially if the applicant filed their application and petition on their own without the help of an experienced immigration attorney, or they sought help from a notary or notario who did not know what they were doing.
Marriage-based green cards must be dealt with great care, especially when the spouses have been married for less than 2 years when they file their green card case. USCIS scrutinizes these cases and is constantly on the lookout for possible marriage fraud. If you receive a NOID because you could not provide sufficient documents to establish that you entered your marriage with your spouse in good faith, and that the marriage is a legitimate, bona fide marriage, then the NOID is your last opportunity to address any and all concerns on your case before your case is denied. You must act quickly and timely to speak with an experienced immigration attorney who can help you figure out how to correctly and accurately respond to the NOID.
Call Pegah Rahgozar Houston immigration attorney at (832) 792-3636 and we will guide you through all the details of the immigration process, help you collect the necessary documents, prepare a thorough response on your NOID, and hold your hand through the complex and stressful process, and ensure a positive solution to your case.
Notice of Intent to Deny Temporary Work Visa or Employment-Based Green Card
When an employer files for a temporary work visa or employment-based green card for their employee, they will be the point of contact that receives the NOID. The employer, together with the employee, will help provide additional information and documentation in support of the application filed and in response to the NOID.
Receiving a NOID does not mean it is a denial of your employee’s case. Rather, it is your final opportunity to timely respond to alleviate the concerns that USCIS has on your employee’s case.
What Happens After I Respond to the Notice of Intent to Deny?
Once your response to the NOID is submitted, USCIS will resume processing your case and will then decide the outcome based on the additional information or documentation you provided. The decision on your case can take several months. If your case is pending for a longer than normal period of time, you can make an INFOPASS appointment and visit your local USCIS office to discuss your case and check the status of your case.
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What Happens If My Case Is Denied?
If USCIS finds that you did overcome the NOID and provided sufficient evidence, then they will approve and grant the immigration benefit that you sought. However, if USCIS finds that you did NOT overcome the NOID, then they will issue you a denial decision letter and will provide the reason for their decision. Depending on the type of case you filed, you may be given an opportunity to appeal your case, or file for a Motion to Reopen or Reconsider, within a short period of time.
If the denial on your case becomes final, and you did not pursue an appeal or motion, or if you did but the case was still denied, then USCIS, in most cases (especially for those who are filing for an immigration benefit and currently in the US), will issue you a Notice to Appear in immigration court and before an immigration judge.
If you have reason to believe that you may be denied your case and could possibly face deportation proceedings by not properly addressing a Notice of Intent to Deny, do not hesitate to call the knowledgeable Houston immigration attorney at (832) 792-3636. We will do our best to help you get your visa or green card.
With profound knowledge of immigration law and years of experience in the field, Pegah Rahgozar is able to provide top-notch aid to a wide range of issues that come up in a Notice of Intent to Deny letter. Don’t hesitate to call Pegah Rahgozar Houston immigration attorney at (832) 792-3636 and talk to the best immigration attorney for your immigration visa or green card case.