What to Do If Your Case is Being Actively Review by USCIS
If you have received a notice that your case is in the active review queue, it means that your application has been received by the appropriate USCIS office. The USCIS office reviewing your case is currently working through its backlog. While this doesn’t mean your case will be approved anytime soon, it’s a good sign that USCIS is working on your case. It will take time for your case to be processed and approved, so it’s important to be patient during this time.
Reviewing a case
You might be unsure what to do if you have received a notification that your case has been received by USCIS. You may receive an email that says “USCIS received your case and is reviewing it.” If you receive such an email, you should follow the instructions included within to create an online account that can track the status of your case and receive electronic notifications. USCIS will update your case status when the process has moved to the next step in the queue. The average processing time for a case is 120 days, but it can take months or even years.
If you receive an adverse decision from USCIS, you may be eligible to appeal or file a motion for reconsideration. An appeal is a request to have a decision reviewed by a different authority, such as the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office or the Board of Immigration Appeals. These bodies have jurisdiction over different types of immigration cases. To determine whether you are eligible to appeal a decision, you should check the notice you received from USCIS.
Processing time
If your case is currently in the queue to be processed by USCIS, it means that the USCIS office has received your application but has a backlog of cases to review. It doesn’t necessarily mean that your case will be approved, but you should be aware that the review process can take a long time. If you are waiting for a decision, it’s best to keep checking on your case status through the USCIS website.
The processing time for cases under active review is approximately four to six weeks. However, this time can vary depending on the type of case and the workload of USCIS. Additionally, cases that require special handling or that are selected for a quality review may take longer.
Hearing date
When you receive an email from USCIS, it means your case is under review. The email does not tell you when the case will be completed, but it does tell you where you stand and how long it will take. The sooner you know the status of your case, the better. Ideally, USCIS will complete your case within 120 days, but that’s often not the case. Instead, it could take months, or even years.
The USCIS has a large backlog of Form I-765 cases. This backlog has impacted USCIS’ ability to process applications and has forced it to increase the length of forms and Request for Evidence. The backlog has also caused significant delays for employers who want to continue operations in the United States.
Reasons for delays
If your application is in an active review queue, you’ll likely see a message saying that your case is being processed by the USCIS. Usually, this means that the case has been received and has not been moved to the next step, but there are still times when a case gets stuck in the queue. If you notice this, you can contact USCIS via its customer service number, which is 1-877-490-5436, and ask them to re-open it if necessary.
Processing times vary, and some applications may take longer than others. USCIS has established new goals for backlog reduction and has expanded premium processing to more forms. The agency has also improved the process for employment authorization documents. However, it’s important to remember that delays in processing are inevitable, and you should expect some of them.
