What does your USCIS status mean?
Every status that can appear on your case, explained in plain words, with the official wording and what usually comes next.
12 statuses explained
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- USCIS Is currently Processing the Case This is the ordinary waiting state. Your case is in the queue and USCIS has not asked you for anything. It is by far the most common status, and it ca… 5,139 cases
- Case Approved USCIS approved your application or petition. The decision is made in your favour. 4,716 cases
- Card Was Produced Your card has been physically printed. It has not shipped yet, but the approval behind it is already done. 4,434 cases
- Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office The Post Office delivered your card to the address USCIS had on file. This is the last step: your case is complete and the physical document is in you… 3,590 cases
- Interview Was Scheduled USCIS scheduled an interview for your case. The notice states the date, time and office, and lists what to bring. 333 cases
- Case Was Denied USCIS decided against your application. The denial notice explains the reasons and states what options exist, which may include an appeal or a motion … 247 cases
- Case Administratively Closed USCIS closed the case without deciding it on the merits. This usually happens when the case cannot move forward for a procedural reason. 124 cases
- Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received USCIS received the documents you sent in response to their Request for Evidence. Your deadline obligation is met. 123 cases
- Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service The Postal Service collected the mail containing your card. It is in transit. 48 cases
- Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent USCIS confirmed that your case was withdrawn. No decision will be made on it. 42 cases
- Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent USCIS has your filing and mailed you a receipt notice (Form I-797C) with your receipt number. This confirms the case exists in their system -- it is n… 35 cases
- Card Was Returned To USCIS The Postal Service could not deliver your card and returned it to USCIS. This almost always means the address on file is out of date or incomplete. 33 cases
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