Adverse · Denied / closed · terminal
Case Was Rejected
What it means
The filing was rejected at intake — not accepted for adjudication. Reject and Deny are different: rejects are usually fee, signature or formatting issues.
When it usually appears
Within a few weeks of filing.
How long it usually lasts
Originals are usually returned with the reject notice.
What you need to do next
Fix the issue per the reject notice and refile.
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