I-90: What “Notice Of Intent To Deny Was Sent” Means

USCIS sent a Notice of Intent to Deny: they currently believe the case should be denied, but are giving you a set window to respond with evidence or argument before a final decision. The case is not denied yet, and the response window is the point of this status.

Good to do now

• Read the NOID immediately; the response deadline is short and printed in the notice.
• Address every stated ground in one complete response.
• Strongly consider licensed legal help for the response. NOIDs are where representation tends to matter most. This page is not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are there no statistics on this page?

Tracked outcomes after a NOID split close to evenly, and the split depends on the strength of individual responses. A single aggregate number would create false comfort or false alarm, so we omit it on purpose.

Is a NOID the same as a denial?

No. It is a warning with a response window. A final decision comes only after the window closes or your response is reviewed.

How long do I have to respond?

The deadline is in the notice itself, commonly around 30 days. The clock runs from the notice date.

Related

• I-90: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent
• I-90: Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS
• I-90: Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
• I-90: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
• I-90: Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent
• I-90: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
• Where does a I-90 filed on your date sit in the approval line?
• All USCIS case statuses by form

MyCasesHub is not affiliated with USCIS. Statistics are measured from cases tracked on MyCasesHub, not all USCIS filings. This page is general information, not legal advice.