USCIS Status: “Case Was Administratively Closed”
Your case has been paused for further review or due to incomplete information, and you may need to provide additional documentation or respond to requests from USCIS
What does this status mean?
USCIS initiated administrative closure to review your case more thoroughly or due to incomplete information, and the processing of your application will be paused until further action can be taken. During this time, you may need to provide additional documentation or respond to requests from USCIS. This status does not mean your case is denied, but rather that USCIS needs more information to proceed
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using your receipt number
- 2Review your application and gather any additional documentation that may be required by USCIS
- 3Respond to any requests from USCIS in a timely manner, and consider consulting an immigration attorney if needed
Typical timeline
The timeline for administrative closure varies by service center and form type, but you can check the USCIS website for the typical processing times for your form and field office
Frequently asked questions
what does case administratively closed mean uscis
Administrative closure is initiated by USCIS to review a case more thoroughly or due to incomplete information, and the processing of your application will be paused until further action can be taken
administrative closure immigration
Administrative closure is a temporary pause in the processing of your application, and you may need to provide additional documentation or respond to requests from USCIS. You can check your case status online or contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for more information
how long does administrative closure last
The length of administrative closure varies by service center and form type, but you can check the USCIS website for the typical processing times for your form and field office. If your case is outside normal processing times, you can submit a service request through your my.uscis.gov account
Legal guidance
Questions about your case?
When a case status is unclear or has been pending for a while, a quick consultation with an immigration attorney can clarify your options.
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