Today, the team at McBean Law will talk about the notice of intent to deny – What is this notice? Is it something you should be afraid of? How should you respond when you receive one? These are just a few questions that may be on your mind if you’ve gotten this important and, of course, scary notice from the government.
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LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.
Dealing With Your Notice
See this topic on our YouTube channel – USCIS Plans To Deny Your Case? Master 5 Tips For Notice Of Intent To Deny!
Our team will provide 5 tips that you may want to hold onto in the event that you receive a notice of intent to deny from the government during your green card journey.
What Does It Mean?
The notice of intent to deny is something that is sent out when the government has an issue with your green card or naturalization case. It is usually sent out with serious allegations regarding your application, and can be sent out for various kinds of green card petitions.
1. Who Is the Notice Addressed To?
Pay attention to who the notice is addressed to – who does the government expect a response from?
Our team at McBean Law sees this with marriage petitions quite often; One partner comes to us and says “We’re no longer together, I received a notice of intent to deny addressed to my husband, but I want to respond to it because I’m the beneficiary. I’m the one applying for a green card.”
In this case, we tell our client that only the person addressed in the notice can respond to it. Ethically and legally speaking, only the person who is addressed as the recipient of the notice of intent to deny should respond to this notice.
2. What Is the Deadline?
The deadline for responding to this notice is 30 days. Please keep in mind that any flexibility put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revoked.
You must respond to this notice within 30 days, or your response will be invalid.
3. Don’t Rush Your Evidence
People who receive the notice of intent to deny tend to panic, especially in complex cases where the 30-day response deadline seems impossible to follow.
Don’t rush to put evidence together that is not accurate and true. All evidence you submit may be used against you down the road, so make sure that everything the government has on you is legitimate. If you know that you don’t have enough time to submit a response, you may want to look into refiling the case altogether. Once you know what the weak spots were on your original filing, you can put a new one together and prepare a better case.
Please keep in mind that getting professional help from an experienced immigration lawyer is the best way to do this, especially after a failed filing. Contact us now for assistance!
4. Where Was the Notice Sent?
This is especially relevant for marriage petitions.
The notice of intent to deny can be issued after your interview with the government or after they do a home visit, or even right after you file. So, it can happen very early in the process. For most people, however, it’s not that early. If you’re separated from your spouse, the last address that the government has on file for the case is where they’re going to send this notice of intent to deny. So if you’re not together anymore and it goes to the petitioner’s spouse’s house, and they’re upset with you, then they may not tell you.
So, make sure that you are keeping up to date with your case and checking in with your petitioner, even if you are separated after your case begins. If you do not submit a response to the notice, your case will automatically be denied.
5. How Long Does It Take To Get A Response?
The USCIS response time depends on the type of case and what type of evidence they were seeking from you. It could be a few days, or it could be more than a year.
It is important to be patient and focus on submitting all necessary documentation in a timely and accurate manner with the help of an experienced immigration lawyer. Once you’ve done everything that is in your power, the only thing left to do it wait for the government’s decision.
Planning Your Roadmap to Success
Whether you are seeking assistance with visa applications, green cards, citizenship, or any other immigration matter, we are here to help you every step of the way. Our mission is not just to provide legal services but to empower our clients with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve their immigration goals. With proper legal counsel, persistent preparation, and meticulous attention to detail, your success can become reality too. Partner with professionals like McBean Law to chart your visa journey’s triumph.
If you are interested in more topics like this, please consider subscribing to our newsletter to get weekly updates on immigration news, relevant topics, and more! You can also find us on YouTube where we do weekly Q&A sessions.
LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.
