Positive✓ No Action RequiredUpdated 2026
Case Was Received
What This Status Means
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Your case is progressing through the USCIS review process. No documents or responses are needed from you at this stage.
Average time in this status
~5 days
What usually comes next
This status is common for
Frequently Asked Questions
On average, cases remain in "Case Was Received" for approximately 5 days. However, processing times vary significantly by service center, form type, and individual case factors.
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While your case shows "Case Was Received", no immediate action is required from you. Content with specific guidance for this status will be added via the content pipeline.