USCIS Status: “Withholding of Removal Was Granted”
Withholding of Removal is a form of relief that prevents removal from the United States, but does not provide a direct path to a Green Card or citizenship
What does this status mean?
USCIS granted Withholding of Removal, which was triggered by the applicant's request for relief from removal, and this status means that the applicant will not be removed from the United States, but will not receive a Green Card or citizenship, and will be required to follow certain conditions and reporting requirements
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using receipt number
- 2Review the conditions and reporting requirements for Withholding of Removal
- 3Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) using Form I-765, if eligible
Typical timeline
The timeline for Withholding of Removal cases varies by service center, but typically ranges from 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center and 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center
Frequently asked questions
what does withholding of removal was granted mean uscis
Withholding of Removal is a form of relief that prevents removal from the United States, but does not provide a direct path to a Green Card or citizenship, and is typically granted to applicants who have demonstrated a fear of persecution or harm in their home country, and will be required to follow certain conditions and reporting requirements, and can apply for an EAD using Form I-765, if eligible, within 30 days of receiving the grant notice, and can call the USCIS phone number 1-800-375-5283 for more information
how long does it take to process withholding of removal cases
The timeline for Withholding of Removal cases varies by service center, but typically ranges from 3-8 months at the Nebraska Service Center and 6-14 months at the Texas Service Center, and applicants can check their case status online using their receipt number, and can also call the USCIS phone number 1-800-375-5283 for more information
can I apply for a green card after being granted withholding of removal
Withholding of Removal does not provide a direct path to a Green Card or citizenship, but applicants may be eligible to apply for a Green Card through other means, such as through a family-based petition or through the Diversity Visa program, and can call the USCIS phone number 1-800-375-5283 for more information
Legal guidance
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