By Richard T. Herman, Esq.
Immigration Lawyer • 30+ Years Experience
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Quick Answer (Read This First)

Yes — in 2025–2026, immigration lawyers nationwide are reporting a major surge in I-864 RFEs that appear template-driven, repetitive, or outright incorrect.

Applicants are receiving RFEs stating:

“Missing pages” (when pages were included)

“Wrong transcript type”

“Unable to verify income” despite full evidence

“Household size inconsistent” when it is correct

This aligns with reports across attorney blogs, Reddit, Boundless, CitizenPath, and the broader legal community that USCIS’s digitized intake system, scanning errors, and automated deficiency triggers are producing more I-864 RFEs than ever.

A flawed I-864 can cause a denial of the I-485, and under USCIS’s updated 2025 NTA policy, a denial can now result in a Notice to Appear (NTA) for applicants who are out of status — including many marriage-based applicants.

This guide explains the surge, the automation factor, the legal rules, real examples, and how to protect your case.

Fast Facts

USCIS is issuing significantly more I-864 RFEs in 2025–2026.
Many RFEs appear automatically generated, citing missing or incorrect evidence that was actually included.
USCIS strongly prefers IRS Tax Return Transcripts and often disregards uploaded 1040s.
Self-employment, variable income, and joint sponsors are highest-risk categories.
I-864 problems can lead to I-485 denial.
Under the 2025 USCIS NTA memo, many denied applicants with no lawful status will receive NTAs.
RFEs often delay work permits and interviews by 3–9 months.

Introduction: Why This is a Critical 2025–2026 Issue

The I-864 Affidavit of Support is the financial backbone of nearly every marriage-based and family-based green card. And in 2025–2026, families across all 50 states are reporting a new problem:

USCIS is sending more I-864 RFEs — and many don’t make sense.

Several top immigration law resources, including:

…have all reported sharp increases in I-864-related RFEs, many describing the same repetitive issues we see daily at Herman Legal Group.

At the same time, USCIS is deepening its use of:

Digitized intake
Scanning systems
Automated “deficiency” triggers
Template RFE models

When automation meets paper-heavy forms like the I-864, errors multiply.

Meanwhile, the stakes are rising:

A defective I-864 can cause an I-485 denial, and under the 2025 NTA guidance, denials now more frequently lead to immigration court — especially for applicants with past overstays.

This is no longer a “simple RFE problem.”
For many families, it’s a potential removal risk.

I-864 RFE reasons 2026

Automatic USCIS RFEs

USCIS scanning errors I-864

Visual Snapshot: Why USCIS Issues I-864 RFEs Even When Evidence Is Correct

What You File	Why USCIS Issues an RFE	Underlying Cause
IRS 1040 + W-2	“Need IRS Tax Return Transcript”	USCIS heavily prefers transcripts over uploaded returns
Full I-864	“Missing page 6”	Scanning or digital indexing mismatch
Pay stubs + employer letter	“Unable to verify current income”	USCIS prioritizes tax-year proof
Joint sponsor packet	“Household size inconsistent”	Automation flags complexities in multi-sponsor filings

What Officially Changed at USCIS

✔ 1. USCIS moved to digital intake and scanning

USCIS has expanded its transition to electronic processing and automated document intake.
_Source: USCIS Digital Strategy

Digitization = more scanning, OCR, and automated checks → more false “missing evidence” triggers.

✔ 2. Officer discretion expanded for denials

The still-active 2018 USCIS RFE/NOID policy allows officers to deny a case without issuing an RFE if required evidence is missing.
Official link:
USCIS Policy: RFE and NOID Guidance

Meaning:
If your I-864 response is incomplete or unclear, USCIS can deny the I-485 outright.

✔ 3. The 2025 NTA expansion increases the stakes

USCIS’s 2025 guidance increases NTA issuance when benefits are denied and the applicant is out of status.
Official link:
USCIS: Updated NTA Guidance (scroll to NTA updates)

A wrong I-864 RFE response can now put someone in immigration court.

What Top Lawyers and Immigration Platforms Are Reporting

Boundless

Reports increasing RFEs for:

Missing pages
Wrong transcript types
Proof of income inconsistencies
Joint sponsor problems

Link

CitizenPath

Warns that USCIS is rejecting filings for errors like:

Miscalculating household size
Not submitting IRS transcripts
Missing signatures

Link

VisaNation

Discusses USCIS’s push toward stricter documentation review, especially for financial sponsorship cases.
Link

ILRC, CLINIC & multiple immigration lawyer blogs

Several note a growing trend of “template-style RFEs” in financial-sponsorship cases, many appearing automatically generated before human review.

The trend is real — and accelerating.

What Immigrants Think Is Happening (Reddit Summary)

Across Reddit communities like r/immigration and r/USCIS:

“USCIS didn’t read my I-864.”
“They asked for documents I already uploaded.”
“They claim my income is below the guideline when I make double.”
“Every RFE looks exactly the same.”
“It feels automated.”

While anecdotal, these reports are remarkably consistent with attorney observations.

What HLG Sees (30+ Years Nationwide)

At Herman Legal Group, we see the following patterns daily:

✔ RFEs for “missing pages” when all pages were provided

✔ RFEs demanding “Tax Return Transcript” even if the sponsor uploaded a complete 1040

✔ RFEs alleging incorrect household size when it is correct

✔ RFEs triggered by minor inconsistencies (e.g., pay stub formatting)

✔ RFEs in cases safely above income thresholds

✔ Multi-sponsor cases getting boilerplate RFEs

Our analysis is that automation + digitized intake is a major driver of these false RFEs.

Why Automatic or System-Generated I-864 RFEs Are Spiking

1. Scanning Index Errors

Large packets may be scanned into the wrong evidence category.

2. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Inaccuracy

If the scanned text is unclear, the system may register “missing” data.

3. Transcript-Type Confusion

USCIS wants the IRS Tax Return Transcript, not:

Record of Account Transcript
Wage & Income Transcript
Uploaded 1040s

IRS transcript link:
Get IRS Tax Return Transcript

4. Income Close to Guidelines

Automation flags borderline income even when legally sufficient.

5. Self-Employment Complexity

USCIS systems struggle reading Schedule C, K-1, or multi-source income.

6. Increased scrutiny under public-charge environment

2025 public charge policy updates emphasize financial stability.
Federal Register Public Charge Guidance

The Hidden RFE Trap — USCIS Systems Often Fail to Recognize Non-Taxable Income (VA Disability, Workers’ Comp, SSI, Child Support, Etc.)

One of the least understood risks in the current surge of I-864 RFEs is the problem of non-taxable income — particularly in cases where the sponsor is:

Receiving VA Disability Compensation
Receiving Workers’ Compensation
Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Receiving child support or alimony
Working below the tax-filing threshold
Living on other lawful, steady, non-taxable income streams

These categories are fully permissible for I-864 sponsorship under the law.

Federal law requires USCIS to consider all lawful, ongoing income — not only taxable wages

Per INA § 213A and the USCIS Policy Manual, a sponsor may meet the I-864 requirement through any lawful income that is ongoing, regular, and expected to continue indefinitely, whether taxable or not.

Examples that MUST legally be recognized:

VA Disability Compensation
Workers’ Compensation benefits
Combat-related special compensation
Child support
Social Security Retirement
Social Security Disability (SSDI)
Pension income
Tax-exempt religious income
Non-taxable investment income
Non-taxable foreign-source income covered by tax treaties

However — USCIS automation doesn’t always see it that way.

Why Non-Taxable Income Triggers RFEs in 2025–26

Here’s the problem:
The new USCIS document-intake systems rely heavily on digital scanning, automated indexing, and AI-assisted “eligibility checks.”

These systems prioritize:

IRS Tax Return Transcripts
W-2s
1099s

When a sponsor legally does not file taxes — because their income is non-taxable or below the filing threshold — the system may:

Flag the absence of a tax transcript
Mark income as “unverified”
Issue a boilerplate RFE for tax returns “not submitted”
Assume failure to meet the poverty guideline
Trigger additional documentary requests
Even miscount lawful income as $0

This can lead to an incorrect RFE — or worse, an incorrect finding of financial ineligibility.

CASE TYPE EXAMPLES: Where System Failure Happens Most

1. U.S. Veteran on 100% VA Disability Compensation

VA disability is non-taxable by law
Veterans often do not file a federal tax return
USCIS system flags “no transcript” → RFE
Automated calculations incorrectly register income as “$0”

2. Worker Permanently Injured and Living on Workers’ Comp

Workers’ comp benefits are non-taxable
No tax transcript exists
System auto-flags as insufficient income → RFE

3. Elderly parent sponsor receiving Social Security + Pension

Social Security retirement benefits often not taxable
If no tax return, the system flags it

4. Single mother living on child support + SSI

Both are lawful income streams
Neither are taxable
System inquiries → “unable to verify income”

**Legal Standard (What USCIS Must Do)**

USCIS officers — when acting correctly — must evaluate all lawful income that is:

Ongoing
Reliable
Likely to continue
Clearly documented

This includes any income source, taxable or not, so long as it can be proven.

USCIS guidance confirms this:

The officer must evaluate the sponsor’s “ability to maintain income at the required level”, NOT whether the sponsor filed taxes.
Sponsors may submit alternative evidence if they do not file.
Income may include non-taxable income proven through official agency awards, benefits statements, and bank records.

But in 2025–26, automation often misfires before an officer actually reviews the evidence.

Why Non-Taxable Income Creates False RFEs in Automated Systems

✔ 1. No IRS Transcript = System thinks “no income”

The system prioritizes transcript matches.

✔ 2. VA/SSA/Workers Comp award letters are not machine-readable

OCR doesn’t reliably extract dollar amounts from scanned PDFs.

✔ 3. Monthly income streams confuse USCIS software

Systems are built around annual income calculations.

✔ 4. Lack of tax filing triggers automatic “missing evidence” flags

Even when the sponsor is not required to file by law.

✔ 5. Some AI screening tools ignore bank statements entirely

They only look for IRS-sourced financial data.

How to Protect Your Case If You Have Non-Taxable Income

✔ 1. Include a “No Tax Filing Required” Statement

A simple letter stating:

You were not required to file taxes
Why (non-taxable income, low income, etc.)
Cite IRS Publication 501 rules

✔ 2. Include the official benefit award letters

Examples:

Veteran Affairs (VA) benefit determination letter
Workers’ compensation benefit statement
SSA or SSI award letter

✔ 3. Add the last 12 months of bank deposits

Show consistency and reliability.

✔ 4. Use a cover letter to explain the law

State that INA § 213A allows any lawful, ongoing income.

✔ 5. Label EVERYTHING for the officer

Because the scanning system may not do this correctly.

✔ 6. Consider adding a joint sponsor

This reduces risk of wrongful denial.

✔ 7. Over-document. Over-explain. Over-label.

The more you do upfront, the fewer errors the system can make.

Bottom Line

Non-taxable income is completely valid for meeting I-864 requirements — but USCIS’s digitized intake systems often fail to recognize it, causing wrongful RFEs and even financial-eligibility findings that are flat-out incorrect.

This is one of the most dangerous RFE traps of 2025–2026, especially because a wrongful I-864 denial can lead to an I-485 denial, and under current policy, an NTA.

This issue disproportionately affects:

Veterans
Disabled workers
Elderly sponsors
Low-income families
Survivors receiving child support
Sponsors who are not required to file taxes

Who Is Most Affected?

Self-employed sponsors
Sponsors with fluctuating income
Sponsors with multiple jobs
Joint sponsor cases
K-1 → AOS filers
Sponsors who didn’t file taxes
Households near the income threshold

Case Examples

Case 1 — The “Missing Page” Mystery

USCIS claimed page 4 was missing. Sponsor had submitted it twice. We reassembled a clean PDF with page labels → approved.

Case 2 — The Transcript Trap

Sponsor submitted 1040 only. USCIS requested transcript → once provided, RFE cleared.

Case 3 — Household Size Flagged Incorrectly

Sponsor listed 3. USCIS system read it as 4 due to dependent listing error → RFE corrected.

The Quiet Danger: I-864 Failure Can Trigger I-485 Denial + NTA

1. I-864 problems can cause immediate I-485 denial

USCIS Policy Manual (AOS):
USCIS Policy Manual: Volume 7

2. USCIS may deny without issuing a second RFE

Under the 2018 RFE/NOID policy:
RFE/NOID Guidance

3. New 2025 NTA Policy = Higher Removal Risk

If you’re out of status and your I-485 is denied, USCIS is now more likely to issue an NTA.
Official link:
USCIS NTA Policy Updates

This affects:

K-1 AOS applicants
F-1 OPT overstays
Visitors who overstayed
TPS applicants who lost status
Anyone without current lawful presence

HLG guide:
USCIS Marriage Interview Overstay Arrests & NTA Risk

Tools & Checklists You Can Use Today

I-864 RFE Prevention Checklist

Download IRS Tax Return Transcript
Use latest I-864 form:
Official I-864 Form
Include 6 months pay stubs
Include employer letter
For self-employed: include Schedule C, P&L, business registration
Label every page clearly
Use a joint sponsor if income close to threshold
Cross-check poverty guidelines:
I-864P Poverty Guidelines

HLG checklists:

I-864 Checklist

Key Insights You Won’t Hear From USCIS

Most I-864 RFEs in 2025–2026 are transcript-type issues.
Self-employment cases need double the documentation.
Automation appears to be a contributing factor — USCIS won’t admit it.
Multi-sponsor cases trigger the most template RFEs.
An RFE that makes no sense should be treated as a system error, not a personal failure.
A denial for I-864 issues can now land an applicant in immigration court.
The safest approach is over-documentation + clear labeling.

CompleteFAQ: I-864 RFEs, Errors, Automation, Income Rules, Denials, and NTA Risks (2025–2026 Edition)

General RFE Questions

Q1: Why did I receive an RFE for my I-864?
A: Because USCIS needs clarification or believes required financial evidence is missing or insufficient.

Q2: Are I-864 RFEs increasing in 2025–26?
A: Yes—significantly. Many lawyers and applicants report a surge linked to automation, scanning errors, and stricter scrutiny.

Q3: Are some I-864 RFEs incorrect?
A: Yes. Many are triggered by scanning / indexing errors or automated deficiency checks.

Q4: Are these RFEs automated?
A: Some appear automated or template-generated, especially those claiming “missing pages” or “unable to verify income.”

Q5: Why did I receive an RFE when I submitted everything correctly?
A: Upload misclassification, scanning issues, PDF problems, or system misreading of your documents.

Q6: How long do I have to respond to an RFE?
A: The RFE notice provides a deadline—usually 87 days. Missing it typically leads to denial.

Q7: Can USCIS issue multiple RFEs on the I-864?
A: Yes, but they are not required to. Officers can deny without another RFE.

Q8: What if my RFE is unclear?
A: Respond broadly—include a full, indexed, well-organized packet.

Q9: Do all RFEs mean something is wrong?
A: No—many are procedural or based on scan/indexing errors.

Q10: Do RFEs delay an I-485 case?
A: Yes—delays typically range from 2–6+ months.

I-864 Form Issues

Q11: What if USCIS says a page is missing?
A: Resubmit the full I-864 with clearly labeled pages and pagination.

Q12: What if USCIS says the form signature is missing?
A: Provide a newly signed original signature and reupload the full form.

Q13: How recent must the signature be?
A: USCIS doesn’t require a specific age, but a fresh signature is safest.

Q14: Should I upload a scanned or digital signature?
A: For online filings, USCIS accepts digital uploads of “wet signatures.”

Q15: USCIS says my I-864 total household size is wrong—what now?
A: Recalculate carefully following the I-864 instructions and submit a corrected form with explanation.

Tax Return & Transcript Questions

Q16: Does USCIS prefer tax transcripts or tax returns?
A: Transcripts. They reduce RFEs dramatically.

Q17: Which transcript type do I need?
A: IRS Tax Return Transcript, not Wage & Income or Record of Account.

Q18: Can I submit a 1040 instead of a transcript?
A: Yes, but it often triggers RFEs.

Q19: How many years of transcripts should I provide?
A: USCIS requires the most recent year; you may include 3 years for credibility.

Q20: What if I filed an extension?
A: Provide IRS proof of extension + most recent filed transcript.

Q21: What if IRS does not have my transcripts yet?
A: Provide 1040 + W-2/1099 + bank statements + employer letter.

Q22: Can I submit foreign tax returns?
A: Yes—translated and with exchange rate explanation if applicable.

Q23: What if I lost my W-2?
A: Request a Wage & Income Transcript from IRS (but still include income proof).

Q24: Are tax returns from TurboTax acceptable?
A: Yes, but they are less trusted than IRS transcripts.

Q25: Is electronically filed tax confirmation acceptable?
A: Yes—include acknowledgments and proof of submission.

Non-Taxable Income Questions (VA, Workers Comp, SSI, Child Support)

Q26: Can VA disability income be counted for I-864 purposes?
A: Yes—VA disability is lawful, permanent income.

Q27: Why do VA recipients get unfair RFEs?
A: Because VA disability is non-taxable and USCIS’s automated systems may not detect income without IRS transcripts.

Q28: What documents should a VA veteran submit?
A: VA award letter + 12 months of bank deposits + “no tax filing required” letter.

Q29: Can workers’ compensation benefits be counted?
A: Yes—workers’ comp is a lawful ongoing income source.

Q30: Why does USCIS sometimes treat workers’ comp as “no income”?
A: Because it is non-taxable and not reflected in IRS systems.

Q31: Can SSI be used as income?
A: Yes—if ongoing, but some officers scrutinize it more strictly.

Q32: Is child support valid income?
A: Yes—if proven through court orders + bank deposits.

Q33: What evidence shows non-taxable income clearly?
A: Award letters, benefit statements, direct deposit records, official agency correspondence.

Q34: What if I received no taxable income and didn’t file taxes?
A: Provide a written explanation citing IRS rules + proof of non-taxable income.

Q35: Do I need to file taxes even if not required?
A: No—but if not filing, you must prove why.

Q36: Does USCIS consider all lawful income?
A: Yes—lawful, ongoing, and likely to continue income counts.

Q37: How do I explain “not required to file taxes”?
A: Write a “No IRS Filing Required Statement” and cite IRS Publication 501.

Q38: What if USCIS refuses to accept non-taxable income?
A: Include a legal explanation + full evidence + consider joint sponsor.

Q39: Can pension income be used?
A: Yes—if regular and documented.

Q40: Can cash income be used?
A: Yes, but it must be well-documented with bank deposits + employer letter.

Joint Sponsor Questions

Q41: When should I use a joint sponsor?
A: When your income is close to the poverty line or unclear.

Q42: Can a friend be a joint sponsor?
A: Yes—citizens and LPRs may serve regardless of relationship.

Q43: Can two joint sponsors be used?
A: Yes—each must independently meet the income threshold.

Q44: Does a joint sponsor file I-864A?
A: Only household members file I-864A—not joint sponsors.

Q45: Do joint sponsors increase RFEs?
A: Yes, sometimes—multiple packets mean more complexity.

Q46: Does the immigrant’s income matter?
A: Only if it will continue from a lawful source after obtaining the green card.

Q47: Do I attach proof of the joint sponsor’s citizenship?
A: Yes—passport, naturalization certificate, or green card copy.

Q48: Do I need to include the joint sponsor’s entire tax return?
A: Use the transcript plus W-2/1099 for clarity.

Q49: Can a joint sponsor live outside the U.S.?
A: No—they must be domiciled in the U.S.

Q50: Can a joint sponsor withdraw later?
A: Yes—but it can jeopardize the underlying I-485.

Household Size & Income Questions

Q51: What is household size for I-864?
A: Sponsor + spouse + unmarried children + dependents + intending immigrant(s).

Q52: What if USCIS miscalculates my household size?
A: Correct the form and include a detailed explanation.

Q53: Can I exclude adult children I don’t support?
A: Yes—if they are not your dependents on taxes.

Q54: Do cohabiting partners count as household members?
A: Not unless they share income via I-864A.

Q55: Does the immigrant count as part of household size?
A: Yes.

Q56: Should I count stepchildren?
A: Only if they are dependents or included in the petition.

Q57: What if I have mixed W-2 + self-employment income?
A: Submit full documentation for both sources.

Q58: Does unemployment count as income?
A: Unemployment is temporary; it rarely satisfies the requirement.

Q59: Does rental income count?
A: Yes—if documented (leases, deposits, tax reporting).

Q60: Does inheritance count as income?
A: No—it’s an asset, not income.

Asset Questions

Q61: Can assets be used instead of income?
A: Yes—assets must be 3x the income shortfall (5x for U.S. residents filing for spouse/child of LPR).

Q62: What assets qualify?
A: Bank accounts, stocks, property equity, retirement accounts.

Q63: Do I need liquidation proof?
A: Provide statements showing accessibility.

Q64: Can home equity count?
A: Yes—submit appraisal + mortgage statement.

Q65: Is crypto counted as an asset?
A: Yes if documented—provide proof of value and ownership.

Self-Employment Questions

Q66: Are self-employed sponsors at higher risk for I-864 RFEs?
A: Yes—income is harder to verify.

Q67: What evidence should self-employed sponsors include?
A: Schedule C, 1099s, bank statements, business license, P&L.

Q68: Does fluctuating income cause RFEs?
A: Yes—annual proof must meet the guideline.

Q69: How do I show income stability?
A: Provide multi-year documentation and business contract evidence.

Q70: Does cash business income count?
A: Yes—but must be deposited and documented.

Upload / Filing Issues

Q71: Do mislabeled uploads trigger RFEs?
A: Yes—label everything clearly.

Q72: Do large PDFs cause scanning issues?
A: Yes—break documents into smaller files.

Q73: Does file format matter?
A: Use PDF only; avoid images/screenshots.

Q74: Do color scans matter?
A: Clear scans reduce misreads.

Q75: Is it safer to upload and mail a copy?
A: No—follow the instructions; inconsistency can delay cases.

After Receiving an RFE

Q76: Should I panic after an RFE?
A: No—respond comprehensively.

Q77: Should I respond early or wait?
A: Respond early after preparing a thorough packet.

Q78: Should I resend everything or only what’s requested?
A: Resend everything for clarity.

Q79: Should I organize my RFE response with tabs or an index?
A: Yes—this helps the officer and reduces errors.

Q80: Should I include a lawyer cover letter?
A: Strongly recommended in complex cases.

I-485 Denial & NTA Risk Questions

Q81: Can a bad I-864 cause I-485 denial?
A: Yes—failure to prove financial ability is a legal basis for denial.

Q82: Can USCIS deny without giving a second RFE?
A: Yes—under current policy.

Q83: Who is at risk of NTA after denial?
A: Anyone out of status at the time of denial.

Q84: Will a marriage to a U.S. citizen prevent an NTA?
A: No—marriage does not prevent NTA issuance.

Q85: Can I renew my I-485 in court?
A: Sometimes, yes—called “renewal of I-485 before the IJ.”

Q86: Can I file a motion to reopen an I-485 denied for I-864 reasons?
A: Yes, but success varies.

Q87: Does using a joint sponsor reduce denial risk?
A: Yes—if packet is strong.

Q88: Will USCIS issue an NTA immediately after denial?
A: Often, yes—under 2025 enforcement guidance.

Q89: Should I depart the U.S. if denied?
A: Consult a lawyer immediately before making any decision.

Q90: Does an I-864 denial affect future petitions?
A: No—the sponsor can file again with proper evidence.

Special Situations

Q91: What if I live abroad temporarily?
A: You must prove U.S. domicile.

Q92: What if my spouse works abroad?
A: Their income may count only if it will continue after immigration.

Q93: What if I sponsor multiple immigrants?
A: You must meet the combined household income requirement.

Q94: Can I use co-sponsor + assets together?
A: Yes.

Q95: Does the I-134 help?
A: No—I-864 is required for immigrant visas/adjustment.

Q96: What if my spouse is pregnant and not working?
A: Pregnancy does not disqualify sponsorship; use your income or joint sponsor.

Q97: Does F-1 income count?
A: Not unless authorized and likely to continue after residency.

Q98: Can undocumented income be used?
A: Not recommended unless well-documented and lawful.

Q99: Are RFEs more common in K-1 AOS cases?
A: Yes—new households trigger more scrutiny.

Q100: What’s the safest approach to avoid RFEs?
A: Over-document everything, use transcripts, include a detailed index, and consider a joint sponsor if any doubt exists.

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Key Takeaways

I-864 RFEs are surging across the U.S.
Many appear automated or caused by scanning/indexing errors.
Transcripts are essential — 1040s alone are risky.
Self-employment and joint sponsors trigger the most RFEs.
A single I-864 error can lead to an I-485 denial.
In 2025–2026, denial may lead to an NTA.
Over-document and over-explain everything.
Use a lawyer if your case involves any complexity.

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