§ 83.57 When will the Assistant Secretary issue a decision on a re-petition request?
(a) AS-IA will issue a decision within 180 days after OFA notifies the petitioner under § 83.54 that AS-IA has begun review of the request.
(b) The time set out in paragraph (a) of this section will be suspended any time the Department is waiting for a response or additional information from the petitioner.