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POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny

USCIS is updating its policy guidance on evidence standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).

What this is

USCIS is updating its policy guidance on evidence standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). The document does not provide specific details on what is changing.

Source: POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny · in effect from 5 August 2026

What you need to know

  • USCIS is revising the USCIS Policy Manual sections covering evidentiary standards.
  • The update also covers how RFEs and NOIDs are handled.
  • USCIS is changing its internal policy on how it evaluates evidence submitted with applications.
  • The update affects the rules around Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).

Source: POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny · in effect from 5 August 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does this cover? USCIS is updating its policy guidance on evidence standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). The document does not provide specific details on what is changing.

What are the main points? USCIS is revising the USCIS Policy Manual sections covering evidentiary standards. The update also covers how RFEs and NOIDs are handled. USCIS is changing its internal policy on how it evaluates evidence submitted with applications. The update affects the rules around Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).

When does this take effect? It takes effect on 2026-08-05.

Who does this apply to? This relates to H-1B, I-140, Green Card, PERM, OPT.

Where does this information come from? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, published at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20260805-EvidentiaryStandards.pdf.

Source: POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny · in effect from 5 August 2026

Related topics

H-1B, I-140, Green Card, PERM, OPT

Source: POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny · in effect from 5 August 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does this cover?
USCIS is updating its policy guidance on evidence standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). The document does not provide specific details on what is changing.
What are the main points?
USCIS is revising the USCIS Policy Manual sections covering evidentiary standards. The update also covers how RFEs and NOIDs are handled. USCIS is changing its internal policy on how it evaluates evidence submitted with applications. The update affects the rules around Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).
When does this take effect?
It takes effect on 2026-08-05.
Who does this apply to?
This relates to H-1B, I-140, Green Card, PERM, OPT.
Where does this information come from?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, published at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20260805-EvidentiaryStandards.pdf.