Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)

A Notice of Intent to Deny is more serious than a Request for Evidence. It means USCIS has reviewed your case and intends to deny it unless you can rebut specific concerns within the deadline (typically 30 days, up to 87 days). NOIDs often allege fraud, misrepresentation, ineligibility, or inadmissibility — issues that frequently warrant hiring an immigration attorney. Unlike an RFE, a NOID signals that USCIS has already formed a negative view that must be changed with substantive response, not just more documents.