What Does It Mean When USCIS Says, “Case Is Actively Being Reviewed”? 

Mine got actively reviewed immediately after bio metrics. 8 months later, I got a notice saying it was actively being reviewed again and two days later it was approved with no interview. One week later we had our card. This happened this month 12/2022

I was incorrectly happy before I saw this video. Thanks.

This is so cool! Thank you for the info. Mine is also being actually reviewed but twice now. First one they said 9 months. When it reached 1 month, it went back to 9 months. Life is so hard people. I miss my husband so much.

I have a friend that has had a green card since 1950 when she was 3. She filed for renewal on 1/27/2022 and did fingerprints on 3/7/22. Her case is being "actively reviewed". At 76 - she is worried she will die before she gets her card and her drivers license has expired. Can't renew the DL with an expired card and expired Italian passport. I'm really curious how some of the people below are getting approved so quickly and my friend who has had a green card for 73 years is still waiting.

I'm praying we get approved soon miss my fiance 🥰

They always drag their feet cos they ain’t serving citizens while they do no thing at their local field office.About 8 years ago after my interview at the office in Norfolk,VA with no decision made for another 1 year I scheduled an infopass for the third time and made a scene with the offices at there which forced them in letting me see a supervisor who came with my file and said the officer in charge of your case has resigned from the agency so it’s just sitting on the desk gathering more dust every day but promised to review within 24 hours and also be on the look out in the mail in a week or so and that was a complete lie as nothing showed for another six months.Eventually I had to get the OMBUDSMAN to straighten them out and within few weeks my GC arrived in the mail.DON’T SLACK WITH USCIS cos they don’t care.

Jan 30th 2023, I-130 became actively reviewed, and Jan 31st I-485 got approved.

Great video, Jim! Shoutout to your team who edits these videos! Useful information as usual! 👍

Thank you for this information....my case has been actively been reviewed for 1,120days now. This is really so frustrating.

Mine went from 15 months to 17 months , and I got a letter saying 20 months to 24 months, then another letter saying 25 months to 27 months. Jim, I have y'all as a representative for my case.

well... this is great... 2 of my cases changed to this on separate days this month. i filed them aug 11, 2021

"Hope this makes sense". From a government perspective it makes perfect sense.

I agree, I have a N600k case in St. Louis MO It was received in December 2020 then it changed to actively being reviewed on 29 January 2021 and changed again to actively being reviewed March 01, 2022. nothing yet changed since then. Plus each time they change the normal processing time ( it was 9-18 months in December 2020 and now it’s 31 months )

I FedEx’d on March 6th .. Got my message and receipts for the I-465/I-131/I-765 on March 7th per email, today March 11th I woke up with another notification saying it’s being actively reviewed. I thought you get the Biometrics Appointment and EAC before the actively reviewed stage. I’m in Indiana and our case went to Chicago. I would also like to note that my husband has DACA and one legal entry due to Advance parole.

Thank You Sir 👍

My i485 stuck at "case is actively being..." Since apr. 2022 And i130 stuck at "case received and receipt notice..." since feb 2022, i filed concurrently on feb 2022, im sick of waitin im mentally tired, just set me free, this is too much and idk what to do

You the man!

It does mean they at least looked at your case, but it usually doesnt mean it will be approved soon

Actively being reviewed means that the USCIS found mouse droppings in the general vicinity of your file.

My case is being "actively reviewed" since may 25, 2022 I just wish they would understand how badly people need to be reunited with their family's and the effects it has on our lives 😭 at this point I'm so frustrated...it's harrrd raising my son on my own he needs his dad😭😭😭

I submitted the I485 status change application in July 2021 and paid a fee of 1225 US dollars. Immigration also sent me a payment receipt .In August this year, the immigration office returned my materials and said that my payment was incorrect. I paid USCIS another $1225 and now it shows my case is under active review! I paid the application fee twice! USCIS is already driving me nuts 😫

My case has been there since July 2022 and they said it’s being actively reviewed. Been waiting since then and it’s hard raising two kids on my own without their father.

Thank you.

Hello Jim!does it mean anything if they update your case to actual processing time (like 2month or weeks)?does this mean they are working on your case or?I appreciate your video,helps a lot

2 years! Jim, they told me my case is actively being reviewed from October 21 2012 until last week Feb 2023, now they are saying we are trying to accurately update my case status.

Hi, mine said concurrent filing?😏 and also said USCIS has began working on your case again i did received my EAD in 2 months it’s being almost 6 months now. Should I be worried?

Sir i got approval for my form i-130 in total 62 days I am soo glad and grateful 🙏

Hope they will have consideration for those who are age-out children of F4 categories who are not accompanied by parents. And sooner repetition again as F2B. Hope that they will shorten the length of waiting for visa for those who undergo 2 petitions. 😢

You have got a very nice onscreen personality.

Hi Jim!i had received this from USCIS and would like you to explain it to me.Here is the message i had received "On january 14 2020,we received your correspondence for form I-130,Petition for Alien Relative.We are reviewing your correspondence and will send you a notice if we need something from you." What does it mean because till today in 2024,i didn't receive any updates from uscis? Thanks for your answer.

Thank you for sharing the useful information.

That the same thing with my from January all the biometrics me do from February an all now me can't get me work permit

Thanks Sir🙏🙏🙏

Good job

what the heck ! i just checked on my case yesterday and it said this ! 😂 and i was like damn i wonder what that means 😅

I sent my I-130 form on September 17th and I got receipt notice and on October 31st 2022 I got notification on USCIS and it said actively being reviewed’ but 5 days ago January 10th I got same thing and still it says actively being review. Could you please give me any advice. Thank you have a wonderful day

You look different, can’t put my finger on it.

My sister's h1b visa case has been under review since October 7, 2022. At her visa interview in her home country, she received a 221g notice. Later, the Department of State transferred her case to USCIS for review. Despite her H1B amendment being approved, the initial petition is still under review. We're unsure if she can go ahead with the interview using the approved amendment.

Sir thank you for this information. Could you please give me an opinion here; I married a US citizen in 2016, we got the I-130 approved. We filed a application for a waiver I-601A in 2020 because I overstayed my visa in 2003 and never left the US. Shortly after we filed the application for the waiver my husband passed away and USCIS was notified and I haven’t heard from them other than a notice for biometrics at the end of 2020. Is there anything that I can do to speed up the process? Thank you so much in advance sir and God bless you!

So they aren’t doing anything at all! Is being six months for me after filling family based case my 21 year old daughter is claiming me and I do have another I-130 approved 10 years ago from my mother claiming me as well after biometrics back in July nothing has moved just case is activity reviewed. My case is in the NBC San Louis Missouri. The time estimated time is from 12-14 months wait. 😢

My case says we will prepare for an officer review I’m petitioning for my mother and also says one week until they make a decision . I’m confused

I just received a form that says USCIS is going to reuse my biometric data. I'm wondering if skipping through the biometrics could help with speeding up my application process. (I submitted the document last night online and got notice today about biometric reuse. This is too timely and is getting my hopes of receiving a fast answer high...) The case is on the "Actively being reviewed" stage now.

Hi, my husband filed for me I-130 in California, December 2021 after we got married in Nigeria October 2021, then refiled in May 2023 after he was told our file got lost. By August 2023, the status showed we didn’t have any outstanding documents that our case was actively been reviewed. Our status showed “estimated time until case decision 3 months” by November 2023. When he checked our status in January 2024, he showed 1 week estimated time. After another week, the status showed “ your case may take more or less time” since January same result. Please what can we do as he has sent emails and made calls but no response.

They made interview letter and canceled interview in the same day and this message: "As of May 1, 2022, we are actively reviewing your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status " still waiting.

Hello, when I check my online case status ( I-539 )it’s showing “fingerprint has been taken on 26 journey 2023 “ can you tell me how long can it will take to get answer from Uscis ? Or my case is still not start to reviewing by Uscis yet ? Please please answer me 🙏

my case was transferred and new office has jurisdiction 3 years ago but nothing changed since then?

I reached out to you guys because I consulted two immigration attorneys and none of them suggested I provide information about our personal life, such as our backstory and pictures of our family and children. Is it too late for me submit this and was I wrong in submitting the 485 without determination of our 130?

I have my Green card Renewal in "actively reviewed " since september 2021 . I filed , application in June 2021 and did my bimmetrics in usgust 2021 and still waiting for my card processed

My sister is a US Citizen and filed my Immigrant petition for F4 visa. She has filed the immigrant petition from Texas and my application is at California service center for reviewing. My question is that if she filed my petition from Texas so why Texas service center don't receive that petition? I mean how does that work?

Really I'm confused, my case want from actively being reviewed to estimated time until case decision: 12months?! I really don't understand what's going on We have submitted since last year 2022 December 21st

What about if the date changes but still says case is being actively reviewed? From January 17th to February 3rd.

I understand the Texas service centers process everything much quicker. Less than 10 months. How do you find out which service center is processing your form? IOE is POTOMAC SERVICE CENTER, but the mail I received from USCIS says Nebraska is processing my case. I'm confused. I filed n565 in June 2023.

Please kindly advise on this situation: A white American harassing, violently threatening, and racially profiling a Black International Student in a shared apartment, and when the Black International Student reports to the apartment's authorities / management, the apartment's authorities / management ignores the Black International Student. On reporting to the Police, the Police Officers cautions the White American, and advice the Black International Student to immediately vacate the apartment because of the safety of the Black International Student's life. Then the apartment's authorities / management starts tormenting the Black International Student with ridiculous bills simply because the Black International Student heed to the advice of the Police and ran for the safety of his life. Please, what should the Black International Student do after reporting the case to the area's Housing organization that hears cases of harassments, threats, and racial profiling? Please note: The area's Housing organization is in support of the Black International Student, but the apartment's authorities / management reported the Black International Student for failing to pay the outrageous bills, and the apartment's authorities / management deny the harassments, threat to life, and racial profiling, saying they were jokes.

The extension letter on my I 751 is the only contact with USCIS. No emails nothing now 549 days.

I put my son petition for immigration he living pakistan .I was filled petition in 2020 I just received uscis fees receipt and application. Between in 2 years I didn't receive any updates about my son application. Kind let me know what I do now .I m living in Virginia. Thanks a lot

How do I get my green card renewed ? Mu 1 years green card was finished and now it’s been more than 2 years that I applied and still haven’t received it . Every time I call they say wait till next month and again same same . What do to ? Please need some suggestions. Help 😢

I am curious if Asylum would be an option during Active Review? The political climate here in Brazil is changing radically. I'm not sure how safe I feel for myself or my wife here. People are being labeled and jailed for ideologies. Would Asylum be an option? Would this hurt the I-130 that's already in the process?

How long it will take for USCIS approval?

Make a video on why my case status is showing multiple results

We do not have the medical exam ready by due date they gave us because we did not know we needed the vaccine they girl we hired did not give us all the paperwork and information in time for us to make all these plans. Will They send another notice?

I didn’t even get biometric send to me and my case was receive from August 4 2023. It’s not July 2024.

What does it mean when it says special case alert? In red , My eldest sis saw in the screen in the immigration line and told me. I don’t have any criminal record so i don’t understand and Iam worried

If a petitioner writes the name of the beneficiary on the column a petitioner is supposed to sign on the I-130 will it be rejected and is there a way to correct it ?

My case has been actively reviewed status since November 2022, and my receipt starts with IOE, I am wondering which centre is processing my case for I-130 for parents?

Mine is being actively reviewed since 27th of September 2022 till this day. The priority day of my case started from 11th of July 2022. What shall I do? I and my wife are being so far since a year , she moved to US on 3/5/2022, she got birth on 8/7/2022 .we submitted an expedite request to help us out ,Cruz my wife is going through difficult situation living alone with her son ,with out me. I need her to be beside me to live together. What shall I do? It kills us both ,me and her. Please help us sir . What shall we do.

Could you please clarify the difference between "application is pending" and "case is pending" after the interview?

I can’t understand. They are playing with people life? What is this? Why they are doing this? What we can do? My wife case also same setuation. The send me february 21.2022 same think. Actively reviewed. Help me please. What i can do? I applyed for i-130 july 7.2021. I am still waiting🤦🏻‍♂️

I had applied for b2 visa extension in November 2022 my bio was in January 26 . Can you tell me when is possibility to get the decision from USCIS? My center is nabraska . Pls answer me I'm worried 😟

My husband petitioned for me and my daughter she got a medical request but I didnt

No receipt notice received for my h1b petition filed in June'23 yet. Any clue what should I do next. The payment is not also not processed and no reply from the lockbox as well.

Hello what means We mailed to you a notice describing how we will process your case.🤔 Thank you

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How can I convince uscis I wasn’t married before migration even tho it says in their data base like I was told I was married but truth be told I wasn’t and I told nothing but the truth and it’s been 10 years still struggling.. to the point of losing my dearly beloved wife because immigration said that.. now she wouldn’t believe me anymore. idk what else to do.. not trying to just commit sucide.. I have a life and a future to live for… all I need is help thanks

Can you please make a video on the factors that depend on .. in which center our I 130 cases goes for citizens and green card holders... And also Vermont is the slowest for only green card holders i.e 2019 Dec where as it's 2022 for other service centers 🥺 now

I am waiting for my EAD, I sent application in mid-December 2022. I got my biometric appt. for end of february 2023. I really need to work. I can't pay the rent anymore and going to be evicted soon. Just checked status states: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed." Am I being impatient? Anything I can do to speed things up?

HI! I Filed for a citizenship replacement I paid the fee they sent an appointment to immigration I went did my biometrics and pics they told me it was all good that I would soon receive it in the mail to my home address and that was 10 months ago and when I log in to uscis its said still actively being reviewed. My question is how long does it take for them to send my replacement?

Sir i really need someone to help for my case , i just received letter from uscis and understanding the letter they asking for my vife passport visa copy, payed bills receipts and other document copies .uscis think my wife is here , and she is not ,so i don't know what next i should do.

If anyone is deported and after 14years filed form I 212 through e--Safe portal and received notice to report to eSafe designated port of entry within 45 days and the 930 dollars fee nonrefundable received. But how can report to port of entry without travel permission

How do you change “Date and Birth”?

Last document I received from them was May 23, 2022 asking for I-693 deficiency but I will only be rquired to submit this information if I received an interview appointment thru physical mail and I must bring this document on my interview. Its more than 6 months and I haven't heard from them. I want to spend vacation in the Phils and I can't exit US. Please help...can something be done on my case. thanks.

My I-130 case was filed March 2023 I have seen it go from months to weeks down to 2 months in August 2023 then 1 week at the end of august, then down to taking longer than expected and today now shows 1 week again after some weeks ago. Any thoughts other than this is his how it goes? I'm in the step Case is being activily reviewed.

Dear sir i apply one of company they send me interview document then employment contract agreement latter but i don't know its real or fake i want know that

Finally heaed something from USCIS after almost 2 years. It was my 48 month extension letter on my I75 Disappointing..

Good night Jim. Case has been changed to Rfe. My husband is a usa citizen and I live overseas. Can you please explain

How long do I have to wait before I call the USCIS officer with regards to the EAD delay is already been two weeks after my biometric should I call them?

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my I-129F visa application was sent to Uscis for review, what is the difference between actively review and normally review?

I have a question. I extended my tourist visa 2 weeks before expiring the 6 months allowed but USCIS mailed me back my petition with a letter saying I had paid the wrong amount. Should I have paid bio metrics along with the visa fee? In the letter they mentioned that I should check if I was eligible to resend the visa extension request but in the meantime I decided to go back to my country because I was going to start a new job. My question is: Do they consider I stayed illegaly or not? I spent 7 months there but 2 weeks before expiring the visa I mailed the extension request but they returned it asking me to resend it with the correct amount to be paid. Can anyone help? Thank you.

Mine does not even show “being actively reviewed” but all its says is my case was received by “such such date” so not sure where mine is in the pipeline which was in November of 2022

Wat does this mean? we began reviewing your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, . We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials.

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Im sufferin, just spare me, if they wanna deny me just do it, but set me free, this is too much, i dont know if its worth it anymore

How long does this stage take?

You lost a whole lot of weight sir I hope you ok pls be safe.

For 2 years the case of my children is actively reviewed. So what can i do? Can you help me

Hi Jim, my I129 H1B petition ( new H1B) case status is showing as 'Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS' since July 2022, is there any chance of approval for this year? If yes, approximately how much time I need to wait for approval?

I haven't even received any type of message from the USCIS from my cases and they even played with me because my wife case had a estimated time before decision already and this week was suppose to be the last week and now it went back to "it's taking longer than expected" and it's demoralizing how they play with people feelings like that

Hi sir what you explained about case reviews am not agree with you

I just want to know if the USA embassy in Ethiopia is scheduling interview for F2B visa pd 2013;dq aug 2022

Hi Sir! I got a Courtesy Notice from uscis about my form I-693 or medical report. Do i have to do my medical or wait for formal RFE? Thanks in advamce