RFE and NOID Deadlines Extended by USCIS

March 28, 2020

RFE and NOID Deadlines Extended by USCIS

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) operations.


USCIS extending RFE and NOID deadlines by 60 days


The most recent announcement from USCIS is meant to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to RFEs and NOIDs. For applicants and petitioners who receive an RFE or NOID dated between March 1 and May 1, 2020, any responses submitted within 60 calendar days after the response date set forth in the RFE or NOID will be considered by USCIS before any action is taken.


The normally strict rule for responding to RFEs and NOIDs by the deadline has been relaxed by USCIS. The latest COVID-19 updates from USCIS can be found here.


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