Case Was Received
Received
ReceivedPendingDecision
What it means for you
USCIS received the application and opened the case; the receipt notice is sent by mail. A biometrics appointment usually follows.
What usually comes next
- Case Was Receivedyou are here
- Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
- Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
Useful
More statuses in “Received”
- Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent
- Fees Were Waived
- Case Was Received Receipt Notice Not Sent
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