I filed for EB-1A and received a NOID right away. Is that common?

Receiving a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) on an EB-1A petition can be alarming, but it is neither rare nor a sign that the case is already lost. It is issued when the USCIS officer believes that additional clarification or evidence is needed to confirm that you meet the requirements of the category.

In practice, a NOID works as a response opportunity: you are notified about the points that raised concerns and may submit additional documents and arguments before the final decision. Many petitions move forward after a well-constructed response.

• Read carefully which criteria the officer considered unestablished.
• Respond fully and within the indicated deadline, with evidence that addresses each point raised.
• Reinforce the narrative of extraordinary ability with objective material, not just assertions.

Because every case is unique and the response is decisive, it is worth checking updated guidance from the official source (USCIS) and, ideally, preparing your reply with the support of a specialist.

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