Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
Pending
PendingDecision
What it means for you
An officer is working on your case now. It's a good sign but not a decision: a request for documents, an interview or an approval may follow. Watch your mail.
Useful
More statuses in “Pending”
- USCIS Is currently Processing the Case
- Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
- Next Step Is Adjudication
- Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS
- Next Step Is an Interview
This is general information, not legal advice. The status name is word for word as USCIS shows it; the explanation is written by the I-GUIDE team. How we write status explanations
Updated November 4, 2026 · Source: status titles — USCIS Case Status Online