As of June 12, 2025, USCIS must give an applicant a chance to respond to derogatory information or hidden issues about which they were previously unaware before denying a case.
If the information can’t be shared directly (due to confidentiality or legal limits), USCIS must instead request similar details via an RFE or an interview.
This update follows a federal court ruling and applies to all pending and new cases.
If you’re concerned about hidden issues in your immigration case, we invite you to contact Ortega-Medina & Associates.
