Washington, D.C. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance outlining how it will disclose derogatory information used to deny or revoke immigration benefits. The updated policy, effective immediately, applies to pending and future benefit requests.
Under the new rules, USCIS will generally provide applicants with a detailed explanation of previously undisclosed derogatory information before issuing an adverse decision. Such disclosures will typically appear in a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), Request for Evidence (RFE), or Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR).
However, the agency clarified that certain exceptions apply. USCIS may withhold information deemed classified, sensitive, privileged, or protected by statute. Other limitations include cases involving third-party records or legally restricted disclosures.
The policy, now part of the USCIS Policy Manual, aims to enhance transparency while maintaining legal and security safeguards. For further details, applicants and legal representatives are encouraged to review the official guidance on the USCIS website.
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