Immigration applications can be rejected without a Request for Evidence—a major shift that puts the burden on you.
USCIS has changed its procedure: immigration cases can now be denied without first sending an RFE (Request for Evidence). Historically, applicants got a chance to respond to missing or unclear information. That safety net is gone.
This affects anyone with a pending green card, work visa, family petition, or other immigration case. If your file has any gaps—missing documents, unclear information, or anything the officer thinks is incomplete—you could get a denial letter instead of a chance to fix it. You then have to appeal or refile, which costs time and money.
You could get a denial letter instead of a chance to fix it.
What to do: if you have a case pending, contact your immigration attorney immediately. Review your file for any weak spots and submit additional evidence now, before USCIS makes a decision. Don't wait for an RFE that may never come. Being proactive is now your only defense.
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