USCIS provides extended time to respond to notices
In the wake of covid-19 pandemic,the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has once again announced that it is extending the time to respond to notices, such as
- Requests for Evidence;
- Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
- Notices of Intent to Deny;
- Notices of Intent to Revoke;
- Notices of Intent to Rescind and Notices of Intent to Terminate regional investment centers;
- Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant;
- Filing date requirements for Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA); or
- Filing date requirements for Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion.
According to the Times of India, this increased time, will greatly help sponsoring employers of H-1B workers, as they often receive RFEs and have to provide more documentation to substantiate the visa application.
In the statement USCIS informs that they will consider a response to the above requests and notices received within 60 calendar days after the response due date set in the request or notice before taking any action. Additionally, they will consider a Form N-336 or Form I-290B received up to 60 calendar days from the date of the decision before they take any action.
