USCIS Issues Policy Alert: Emphasizing Discretionary Authority and Removing the RFE Safety Net
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert (PA-2026-05) revising its Policy Manual guidance on evidentiary standards, Requests for Evidence (RFE), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID). The revised guidance took effect immediately and applies to all applications filed on or after August [...]
