USCIS case status messages, explained
Short answer
USCIS shows your case status as a short message. These are 36 of those messages, with the exact wording, what each one means and what usually happens next. Find yours below, or check your own case on uscis.gov.
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Case received 2
Case Was Received
USCIS received your application or petition and entered it into its system.
What’s next: You should get a receipt notice by mail. Keep it: it has your receipt number.
Case Was Received And A Receipt Notice Was Sent
USCIS received your case and sent you a receipt notice.
What’s next: Keep the notice: it has your receipt number.
Fingerprints and biometrics 4
Fingerprint Fee Was Received
USCIS received the fingerprint fee for your case.
What’s next: If you need to give biometrics, USCIS schedules your appointment and sends a notice with the date, time and place.
Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
USCIS scheduled your biometrics appointment at an Application Support Center and sent you a notice.
What’s next: Go on the date on the notice and bring the notice and a valid photo ID.
Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
USCIS recorded that your fingerprints were taken at your biometrics appointment.
What’s next: The case goes on with review. USCIS will send a notice if it needs anything else from you.
Read the full explanation of “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken” →Fingerprint Review Was Completed
USCIS finished reviewing the results of your fingerprints.
What’s next: The case goes on with review. USCIS will send a notice if it needs anything else from you.
Review in progress 2
Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
USCIS is actively reviewing your case.
What’s next: USCIS will send you a notice if it needs something from you or when it makes a decision.
Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It
USCIS received something you sent, such as a letter or documents, and is reviewing it.
What’s next: USCIS will send a notice if it needs anything else or when it takes action on your case.
Evidence requested 3
Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent
USCIS sent you a notice asking for evidence that your filing did not include.
What’s next: Read the notice: it says what evidence to send and the deadline to respond.
Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent
USCIS sent you a notice asking for more evidence to decide your case.
What’s next: Read the notice: it says what evidence to send and the deadline to respond.
Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
USCIS received your response to its request for evidence.
What’s next: USCIS will review what you sent and continue with your case. It will send a notice with any decision or further request.
Interview 4
Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview
Your case is ready for an interview and USCIS has not set the date yet.
What’s next: USCIS will send you a notice with the date, time and place of the interview.
Interview Was Scheduled
USCIS set a date for your interview.
What’s next: Check the notice for the date, time and place, and bring what it asks for.
Interview Was Rescheduled
Your interview was moved to a new date.
What’s next: Look for the notice with the new date, time and place.
Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed
USCIS recorded that your interview took place and the case still has to be reviewed.
What’s next: USCIS will notify you by mail of its decision, or if it needs anything else.
Decision 6
Case Was Approved
USCIS approved your application or petition.
What’s next: USCIS mails a written decision notice. Later messages show what follows, such as card production or an oath ceremony.
Case Was Denied
USCIS decided not to approve your application or petition.
What’s next: Read the denial notice: it gives the reasons and says whether an appeal or motion is available.
Case Was Rejected
USCIS did not accept your filing because it did not meet the filing requirements. This is not a decision on whether you qualify.
What’s next: The notice explains why. You may be able to submit the filing again with the problem fixed.
Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued
USCIS issued your Certificate of Naturalization.
What’s next: The certificate is official proof of U.S. citizenship. Review it and tell USCIS about any error.
Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed
USCIS mailed you a notice with the date, time and place of your naturalization oath ceremony.
What’s next: Follow the notice. You become a U.S. citizen when you take the Oath of Allegiance at the ceremony.
Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled
USCIS will schedule your naturalization oath ceremony.
What’s next: USCIS mails a notice with the date, time and place of the ceremony.
Card production and delivery 5
New Card Is Being Produced
USCIS is making your card.
What’s next: A later message will say when the card is mailed.
Card Was Mailed To Me
USCIS mailed your card.
What’s next: If you have a USCIS online account, it shows the U.S. Postal Service tracking number when USCIS mails a card or travel document.
Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service
The Postal Service picked up your card from USCIS.
What’s next: The next message shows when the Post Office delivers it.
Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
The Post Office delivered your card.
What’s next: If it shows as delivered but you do not have it, follow the Postal Service's missing mail steps and then contact USCIS.
Card Was Returned To USCIS
Your card came back to USCIS.
What’s next: Contact USCIS about the card: in some cases it may be able to try delivery a second time.
Transfers 1
Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction
USCIS moved your case to a different office, which now handles it.
What’s next: The case continues at the new office. Watch your mail for any notice about the transfer.
Other messages 9
Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means
USCIS closed the case because the benefit you asked for was received another way.
What’s next: Read the notice for details. Contact USCIS if you think this is a mistake.
Case Was Reopened
USCIS reopened a case that had been closed.
What’s next: USCIS will send a notice with the reason and anything it needs from you.
Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent
USCIS acknowledged that the case was withdrawn and sent you a notice.
What’s next: Read the notice: it confirms the withdrawal.
Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed
USCIS mailed a notice about an action it took on your case.
What’s next: Read the notice when it arrives: it explains the action and anything USCIS asks of you.
Name Was Updated
USCIS updated the name on your case.
What’s next: Check that the name on later notices and documents is correct. If it is not, contact USCIS.
Document Was Mailed To Me
USCIS mailed you a document related to your case.
What’s next: Watch your mail and keep the document with your case papers.
Duplicate Notice Was Mailed
USCIS mailed you a copy of a notice it sent before.
What’s next: Watch your mail and keep the copy with your case papers.
Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It
A notice USCIS mailed came back because the Post Office could not deliver it.
What’s next: Make sure USCIS has your current address, then ask USCIS for the notice with a case inquiry.
Case Is On Hold Because Of Pending Litigation
USCIS is holding the case while related court litigation is pending.
What’s next: The case moves again when USCIS can continue. It will send a notice if it needs anything from you.
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