USCIS plans to deny the case unless you send more evidence. It is serious but you can still respond.
Respond by the deadline on the notice, usually 30 days. This is the moment to involve an immigration attorney.
Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
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A Request for Evidence asks for missing evidence. A Notice of Intent to Deny says USCIS currently plans to deny and gives you a chance to change its mind, usually with a shorter deadline, commonly 30 days.
Yes. A complete response that addresses every reason in the notice, with evidence, can overcome it. This is the time to involve an immigration attorney.
USCIS can decide the case on the record it has, which usually means a denial. Check the deadline on the notice as soon as it arrives.