“Intent to Revoke Notice Was Sent”: what it means
Updated October 27, 2026 · Checked against USCIS sources
USCIS plans to cancel an earlier approval and mailed you a notice explaining why. You can answer before USCIS makes its final decision.
What it means
The notice (NOIR) lists the reasons and a deadline to respond with evidence. Without a strong answer, the approval can be revoked.
The official wording
Text USCIS shows for this status (details in brackets vary by case)On [date], we mailed you a notice explaining our intent to revoke our earlier approval of your case, Receipt Number [receipt number]. The notice explains what we will do. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials. If you do not receive your notice before [date], visit the USCIS Contact Center webpage at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
En español: “Notificación De Intención De Revocación De Caso Enviada.”
El [fecha], le enviamos por correo una notificación que explica nuestra intención de revocar nuestra aprobación previa de su caso, Número de Recibo [receipt number]. La notificación explica lo que vamos a hacer. Siga las instrucciones que aparecen en la notificación y presente cualquier material requerido. Si no recibe su notificación para el [fecha], visite la página web del Centro de Contacto de USCIS en www.uscis.gov/es/centrocontacto. Si cambia de domicilio, visite www.uscis.gov/es/cambiodedireccion para notificarnos su nueva dirección postal.
What usually comes next
What you can do
- Read the notice and note the deadline.
- Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative before you respond.
Forms that show this status
Each form links to its current processing time.
Sources: USCIS Case Status Online and Case Status API messages; USCIS processing times and case inquiry pages. General information, not legal advice.