A formal notice issued by immigration authorities indicating that an application or petition for an immigration benefit will be denied unless the applicant provides additional evidence or information to overcome the grounds for denial. The NOID outlines the specific reasons for the potential denial and provides the applicant with an opportunity to respond within a specified period.
Etymology:
The term “notice” comes from the Latin “notitia,” meaning “a being known or knowledge.” “Intent” is derived from the Latin “intentio,” meaning “a stretching toward,” and “deny” comes from the Latin “denegare,” meaning “to deny or refuse.”