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Case Was Rejected Because I Did Not Sign My Form

Your case was rejected because the form was not signed.

What it means

USCIS rejected the filing without deciding it, because of a problem with how it was submitted. A rejection is not a denial.

What happens next

Read the rejection notice, fix what it points out and file again with the current form edition and fee.

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Official USCIS wording

On September 5, 2023, we rejected your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, because you did not sign your form. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials. Please follow the instructions to resubmit your case. If you have any questions, visit the USCIS Contact Center webpage at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

The numbers

448 cases I track in this state

I-485 most common form

Which forms show this

Form	Cases
I-485	448