USCIS Status: “Case Was Administratively Closed”
The Case Was Administratively Closed status means your case has been put on hold due to missing information or a need for further review, and you should wait for further instructions from USCIS
What does this status mean?
The Case Was Administratively Closed status was triggered when USCIS determined that your case required additional information or review, and as a result, your case has been put on hold, during which time you should wait for further instructions from USCIS, which may include a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny, and you should check your case status regularly for updates
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using receipt number [I-XXX-XX-XXXXXXX]
- 2Wait for a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny, which will be sent to you with a specific deadline for response, typically 87 days for a Request for Evidence and 30 days for a Notice of Intent to Deny, although these timelines may vary
- 3If you receive a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny, respond promptly and completely, following the instructions provided in the notice, and consider consulting an immigration attorney if needed
Typical timeline
The timeline for resolving a Case Was Administratively Closed status varies by service center and form type, but you can expect it to take several months, typically 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center, 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center, and 8-18 months at the California Service Center
Frequently asked questions
what does case was administratively closed mean uscis
The Case Was Administratively Closed status means your case has been put on hold due to missing information or a need for further review, and you should wait for further instructions from USCIS, which may include a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny, and you can check your case status online or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for more information
how long does it take to resolve a case was administratively closed status
The timeline for resolving a Case Was Administratively Closed status varies by service center and form type, but you can expect it to take several months, typically 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center, 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center, and 8-18 months at the California Service Center, and you can check the USCIS website for the most up-to-date processing times
what should I do if I receive a request for evidence or notice of intent to deny
If you receive a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny, respond promptly and completely, following the instructions provided in the notice, and consider consulting an immigration attorney if needed, and be sure to submit your response by the deadline specified in the notice, typically 87 days for a Request for Evidence and 30 days for a Notice of Intent to Deny
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