Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) Response Attorneys in Philadelphia

A NOIR doesn’t arrive before USCIS makes a decision. It arrives after one. The approval you already have is now being reconsidered, and the 30-day response deadline is firm. If no response is filed, the petition can be revoked, and the immigration benefits tied to it can be affected. At Henry & Grogan, we represent clients before USCIS offices and immigration courts nationwide, handling NOIR responses from initial review through any appellate steps that follow.

Call (215) 568-1500 for a free initial consultation. Don’t let the deadline pass without a qualified attorney reviewing your notice.

What Is a Notice of Intent to Revoke?

A Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) is a formal document issued by USCIS under INA Section 205 when it has reason to believe a previously approved petition should no longer be valid. It isn’t a final revocation. It’s an opportunity to respond before USCIS makes that final decision. That distinction matters: a NOIR can be contested, and a well-supported response may preserve the approval.

Common triggers include:

• Newly identified evidence suggesting a sham marriage or immigration fraud
• Administrative errors in the original adjudication
• Changes in eligibility circumstances
• Issues identified during employer site visits for H-1B and L-1 petition holders 

NOIRs are issued across various visa categories, including: 

Family-based petitions, such as the I-130

Employment-based petitions, such as the I-140 and I-129

A consular officer encountering problems during a visa interview may also return a petition to USCIS, prompting a NOIR at that stage. If the petitioner doesn’t respond within the deadline, the petition may be revoked without further review.

How Do NOIRs Differ from an RFE or NOID?

A NOIR differs from a Request for Evidence (RFE) and a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) in one important respect: those notices come before any approval decision. A NOIR comes after. The approval already exists, and USCIS is reconsidering it based on newly discovered information or changed circumstances.

What Henry & Grogan Brings to NOIR Cases

Most immigration firms can draft a NOIR response. Fewer are prepared to fight the revocation at every level if USCIS proceeds anyway. That range matters when the stakes are high.

Direct USCIS Interview Experience

Our partner, Devin E. Grogan, has personally attended hundreds of USCIS interviews on behalf of clients. That volume of direct interaction with USCIS adjudicators gives our firm a deep understanding of how officers evaluate evidence, what documentation they scrutinize, and how to anticipate the lines of questioning that surface in marriage fraud and eligibility reviews. When we build a NOIR response, that experience shapes which evidence to prioritize and how to frame it.

Federal Litigation Capability Beyond the Administrative Record

If a NOIR response doesn’t resolve the matter, the fight can move to federal court. Devin E. Grogan has obtained emergency injunctions in federal court to prevent deportation, a remedy that requires the standing to file in federal district court and the litigation capacity to move quickly. 

Michael S. Henry has successfully overturned state regulations through appellate advocacy, and his cases continue to be cited in state and federal courts. That litigation know-how is available to clients whose cases require it.

Appellate Coverage Through the Third Circuit

If USCIS revokes a petition after reviewing the response, the window to file an appeal is short: as few as 15 days for appeals of immigrant petition revocations, a deadline that closes fast. Henry & Grogan is capable of handling appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. 

Full Representation Through Every Stage

Henry & Grogan handles all USCIS communications for our clients, from drafting responses and assembling supporting documentation through consular processing follow-ups and any further proceedings. 

Don’t Let the Deadline Decide for You

A NOIR puts real benefits on the line: green card progress, lawful status, and the ability to remain in the U.S. The 30-day response window doesn’t pause while you decide whether to get help. We offer free initial consultations, so you can understand your options and assess your response strategy before committing to anything. Cost shouldn’t be a barrier when your immigration status is at risk, and our rates are structured with that in mind.

Call (215) 568-1500 so we can review your notice, advise on strategy, and represent you before USCIS and in court if needed.

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