USCIS Status: “Motion Was Received”
The Motion Was Received status indicates that USCIS has accepted your motion and will review it to determine the next steps in your case
What does this status mean?
A motion is a legal request to USCIS to reconsider or reopen a case, and when USCIS receives a motion, it will review the request and make a decision, which may include requesting additional evidence or scheduling an interview, after which the applicant will receive a decision on their motion, and if approved, their case will proceed to the next step, such as an interview or further review
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using your receipt number
- 2Wait for a decision on your motion, which can take several months, and if necessary, submit a service request through your my.uscis.gov account after the published processing time for your form and field office has passed
- 3If you have an emergency, such as a job loss due to EAD expiration, call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 to request an urgent appointment
Typical timeline
The processing time for a motion can vary depending on the service center and the type of case, but it is typically between 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center and 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center
Frequently asked questions
what does motion was received mean uscis
A Motion Was Received status means that USCIS has accepted your motion and will review it to determine the next steps in your case, which may include requesting additional evidence or scheduling an interview, and you can expect a decision on your motion within 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center and 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center
what happens after a motion is received by uscis
After a motion is received by USCIS, it will be reviewed and a decision will be made, which may include requesting additional evidence or scheduling an interview, and if approved, your case will proceed to the next step, such as an interview or further review, and you will receive a decision on your motion within the typical processing time for your service center and form type
what are the next steps after receiving a motion was received status
After receiving a Motion Was Received status, you should log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using your receipt number, wait for a decision on your motion, and if necessary, submit a service request through your my.uscis.gov account after the published processing time for your form and field office has passed, and if you have an emergency, such as a job loss due to EAD expiration, call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 to request an urgent appointment
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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