Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic and resulting backlog, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of some COVID flexibilities for responding to USCIS requests. This is likely the final extension, per the organizations.
Responses received within 60 calendar days after the due date specified will be considered prior to USCIS taking any further action. The due date listed on the form must be between March 1, 2020 and July 25, 2022, inclusive.
Qualifying notices include:
- 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.
Further COVID flexibilities apply to 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 90 calendar days from the issuance of a decision made by USCIS and
- The decision is made between Nov. 1, 2021, and July 25, 2022, inclusive.
Previously, for these two forms, the guidance provided flexibility for forms filed up to 60 calendar days from issuance of a decision from USCIS between the dates of March 1, 2020, and October 31, 2021, inclusive.
As always, we continue to closely monitor ongoing updates to policy for all areas of immigration. If you have questions about your status, or any immigration-related issue, contact us at any time. We work with you to ensure you get the right advice for your specific situation.