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Case Administratively Closed

Your case has been administratively closed.

What it means

USCIS closed the case without deciding it on the merits. This usually happens when the case cannot move forward for a procedural reason.

What happens next

The notice explains why. If you disagree or do not understand the reason, seek advice before refiling.

Is this the status on your case?

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My status says "Case Administratively Closed". What does it mean for my case? What usually happens after "Case Administratively Closed", and how long does it take? What should I do if I have "Case Administratively Closed" and nothing arrives?

Official USCIS wording

On September 9, 2026, we administratively closed your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, and mailed you a notice explaining why your case was closed. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your closure notice by October 9, 2026, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

The numbers

3,376 cases I track in this state

I-485 most common form

Which forms show this

Form	Cases
I-485	2,953
N-400	282
I-751	124