Responding to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) - Citizenship Granted – Matter of S.O.

S.O., a lawful permanent resident, faced a challenging situation when applying for naturalization. During her interview, confusion regarding her time spent outside the United States led to the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). At this point, S.O. turned to the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail for guidance. With the firm’s assistance, S.O. successfully responded to the NOID, demonstrating that she maintained continuous residence and met the physical presence requirement for naturalization. Within 48 hours of submitting the necessary documentation, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved her naturalization application, and S.O. is now a proud U.S. citizen.

CITIZENSHIP GRANTED  Matter of S.O. (2025)

S.O. is a lawful permanent resident who had applied for naturalization on her own. At the time of the interview, however, confusion arose over how long S.O. had been outside of the United States. This resulted in the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny (“NOID”). S.O. immediately found Alex, who explained how best to respond to the NOID. With Alex’s guidance, S.O. put together a packet that was more than sufficient to establish to the agency’s satisfaction that S.O. maintained continuous residence and had the requisite physical presence in the United States in the five-year period preceding her application for naturalization. This much was clear by the fact that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) granted the Application for Naturalization (“Form N-400”) within 48 hours of receiving the materials responsive to the NOID. S.O. is now a United States citizen.

If you are facing challenges with your naturalization process or have received a Notice of Intent to Deny, the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail is here to help. With our in-depth knowledge of immigration law and extensive experience navigating complex cases, we provide expert assistance and ensure you are fully prepared every step of the way. Contact the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail at (725) 221-5998 or online for a free consultation and let us help you navigate your immigration challenges with confidence and expertise.