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.
9 statuses explained
34,755 cases I follow
In English and Spanish
- Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued Your Certificate of Naturalization was issued. This is the document that proves you are a U.S. citizen. 29,791 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 … 3,657 cases
- Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent USCIS confirmed that your case was withdrawn. No decision will be made on it. 348 cases
- 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… 333 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. 282 cases
- Interview Was Scheduled USCIS scheduled an interview for your case. The notice states the date, time and office, and lists what to bring. 168 cases
- Interview Cancelled The scheduled interview was cancelled. A cancellation on its own does not say anything about the outcome of your case. 79 cases
- Case Was 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. 66 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. 31 cases
I couldn't find that status. Paste the text into the chat and I'll explain it.
Can't find your status, or not sure what it means?
Paste your status text or your receipt number and I'll explain it calmly.