USCIS case status meanings
The short message on your USCIS status page says more than it seems. Find yours below to see what it means, what usually comes next and what to do.
Questions people ask most
Filed
Biometrics
- Fingerprint Fee Was ReceivedUSCIS has accepted the biometrics part of your filing. An appointment notice usually comes next.
- Biometrics Appointment Was ScheduledUSCIS has booked your fingerprint and photo appointment. The notice with the date, time and place is on its way.
- Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were TakenYour biometrics are on file. Background checks run while the case waits for review.
Review
- Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISAn officer is working on your case, or the case was touched in the system. It is not a decision.
- Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionYour file moved to a different USCIS office. It is a routing change, not a problem.
- Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedUSCIS mailed you a notice about an action it took on your case. The notice itself says what the action was.
Evidence
- Request for Initial Evidence Was SentUSCIS says required evidence was missing from the filing itself. The letter has a firm deadline.
- Request for Additional Evidence Was SentUSCIS needs more documents before it can decide. The letter has a firm deadline.
- Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was ReceivedYour RFE response arrived and the case is back in review.
Interview
- Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An InterviewYour case has cleared the steps before an interview and is waiting for a slot.
- Interview Was ScheduledUSCIS has booked your interview and is mailing the notice with the date and office.
- Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be ReviewedThe interview is over and the officer did not decide in the room. The file goes on for review.
Decision
- Approval Case Decision RenderedAn officer has decided your case in your favor and recorded it. The notice and any card follow.
- Case Was ApprovedUSCIS approved your application or petition. An approval notice is on its way.
- Case Was DeniedUSCIS decided against the application. The denial letter explains why and what options exist.
- Case Was WithdrawnUSCIS recorded a request to take the case back. It closes without being approved or denied.
Card
- New Card Is Being ProducedYour approved card is being printed. It is mailed once production finishes.
- Card Was Mailed To MeYour card has left USCIS and is in the mail.
- Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post OfficeUSPS reports the card as delivered to your address.
- Notice Was Returned To USCIS As UndeliverableSomething USCIS mailed came back. Until it has a working address, nothing else it sends will arrive.
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