USCIS Just Ended Automatic RFEs: How Immigration Firms Can Build 'File It Right the First Time' Intake in 2026

On August 5, 2026, USCIS gave adjudicators the power to deny petitions outright when initial evidence is incomplete, without first issuing a Request for Evidence. Here is what the change means for immigration firms and how airtight intake and document management protect your clients and your billing.