Definition
Motion to Reopen
Also: MTR
A request asking USCIS or an immigration court to reconsider a decision based on new facts.
A motion to reopen presents new facts that were not available at the time of the original decision. It is filed on Form I-290B (for USCIS decisions) or with EOIR (for court decisions) and must usually be filed within 30 days.
See also
More immigration terms
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N-400
Application for Naturalization — the U.S. citizenship application.
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National Interest Waiver
A waiver of the EB-2 labor certification requirement for work in the national interest.
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Naturalization
The process by which a green card holder becomes a U.S. citizen.
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Naturalization Ceremony
The public ceremony at which approved naturalization applicants take the Oath of Allegiance.
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Nonimmigrant Intent
A requirement to show you intend to return home after temporary stay in the U.S.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.