USCIS extends flexibilities for response due dates

USCIS has announced that is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, extending due dates for the following agency requests:

  • Requests for Evidence;

  • Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);

  • Notices of Intent to Deny;

  • Notices of Intent to Revoke;

  • Notices of Intent to Rescind;

  • Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers; and

  • Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.

USCIS will also consider a Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion or Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), if:

  • The form was filed up to 60 calendar days from the issuance of a USCIS decision; and

  • The decision was issued anytime from March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. 

This flexibility applies to the above documents if the issuance date listed on the request, notice or decision is between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021.   

USCIS will consider a response to the above requests and notices received within 60 calendar days after the response due date set in the request or notice before taking any action.  USCIS will also consider a Form N-336 or Form I-290B received up to 60 calendar days from the date of the decision before taking any action.