USCIS Can Deny Incomplete Applications Without an RFE

USCIS can now deny certain immigration applications and petitions without first issuing a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny when required initial evidence is missing or eligibility is not established. The policy applies to cases filed or pending on or after August 5, 2026. Officers may also set shorter RFE response deadlines in some cases, making complete filings more important than ever.