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Termination Notice Sent

USCIS sent a termination notice for your case.

What it means

USCIS ended your case without approving it, and mailed a notice explaining why.

What happens next

Read the notice carefully; an immigration attorney can help you understand the options.

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Official USCIS wording

On September 28, 2026, we sent you a termination notice for Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX. The notice explains the reasons for our action. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by October 28, 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

25 cases I track in this state