When USCIS Cannot Make a Decision Yet About Your Application

USCIS may issue an RFE when they cannot decide on your application and may request additional evidence to support their findings. This can prolong processing times significantly.

If your case has been delayed beyond the 120-day guideline, filing a mandamus action in federal district court may be your only recourse for relief.

3. They’re still deciding who to reject

Hiring for an open position can be a time and resource-intensive undertaking, making the task even more daunting when turning down applicants who have applied. As soon as decision time arrives, companies should have an established process for disqualifying candidates professionally and directly – such as sending an email containing an explicit rejection message to those not selected. Some candidates can immediately recognize from the tone of an email that they have been rejected, while others need a little extra encouragement in their job search. A personal phone call may help candidates who have gone through a lengthy application process feel completely dismissed by this news.

4. They’re still deciding who to accept

Recruitment takes time and effort. Companies often have other pressing demands on them that preclude them from responding quickly; be patient – they will get to it eventually or just require additional time to decide who they’ll offer the position to.