USCIS Status Library

Plain-language explanations of common USCIS updates, what they mean, and what may happen next.

received

Case Was Received

Case Was Received is a USCIS case update tied to the received stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

received

Case Was Received and a Receipt Notice Was Sent

Case Was Received and a Receipt Notice Was Sent is a USCIS case update tied to the received stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

review

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed is a USCIS case update tied to the review stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

biometrics

Fingerprint Fee Was Received

Fingerprint Fee Was Received is a USCIS case update tied to the biometrics stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

biometrics

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled is a USCIS case update tied to the biometrics stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

biometrics

Biometrics Were Taken

Biometrics Were Taken is a USCIS case update tied to the biometrics stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

interview

Interview Was Scheduled

Interview Was Scheduled is a USCIS case update tied to the interview stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

interview

Interview Was Completed and My Case Must Be Reviewed

Interview Was Completed and My Case Must Be Reviewed is a USCIS case update tied to the interview stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

evidence

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent is a USCIS case update tied to the evidence stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

evidence

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent is a USCIS case update tied to the evidence stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

evidence

Response to USCIS Request for Evidence Was Received

Response to USCIS Request for Evidence Was Received is a USCIS case update tied to the evidence stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

decision

Case Was Approved

Case Was Approved is a USCIS case update tied to the decision stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

card

New Card Is Being Produced

New Card Is Being Produced is a USCIS case update tied to the card stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

card

Card Was Produced

Card Was Produced is a USCIS case update tied to the card stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

card

Card Was Mailed to Me

Card Was Mailed to Me is a USCIS case update tied to the card stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

card

Card Was Delivered to Me

Card Was Delivered to Me is a USCIS case update tied to the card stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

decision

Case Was Denied

Case Was Denied is a USCIS case update tied to the decision stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

intake

Case Was Rejected

Case Was Rejected is a USCIS case update tied to the intake stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

intake

Case Rejected Because of Incorrect Fee

Case Rejected Because of Incorrect Fee is a USCIS case update tied to the intake stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

intake

Case Rejected Because Payment Failed

Case Rejected Because Payment Failed is a USCIS case update tied to the intake stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

routing

Case Was Transferred

Case Was Transferred is a USCIS case update tied to the routing stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

biometrics

Case Was Updated to Show Fingerprints Were Taken

Case Was Updated to Show Fingerprints Were Taken is a USCIS case update tied to the biometrics stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

account

Name Was Updated

Name Was Updated is a USCIS case update tied to the account stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

account

Address Was Changed

Address Was Changed is a USCIS case update tied to the account stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

mail

Notice Was Returned to USCIS

Notice Was Returned to USCIS is a USCIS case update tied to the mail stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

decision

Case Was Administratively Closed

Case Was Administratively Closed is a USCIS case update tied to the decision stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

decision

Case Was Reopened

Case Was Reopened is a USCIS case update tied to the decision stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

appeal

Appeal Was Filed

Appeal Was Filed is a USCIS case update tied to the appeal stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

appeal

Motion Was Filed

Motion Was Filed is a USCIS case update tied to the appeal stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

consular

Case Was Sent to the Department of State

Case Was Sent to the Department of State is a USCIS case update tied to the consular stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

consular

Case Was Sent to the National Visa Center

Case Was Sent to the National Visa Center is a USCIS case update tied to the consular stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

naturalization

Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed

Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed is a USCIS case update tied to the naturalization stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

naturalization

Certificate of Naturalization Was Issued

Certificate of Naturalization Was Issued is a USCIS case update tied to the naturalization stage. MiCaso explains it in plain language so you can understand what to check and what may happen next.

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