Next Step Is an Interview
Pending
PendingDecision
What it means for you
The next step is an interview. The appointment notice with the date, time and place comes as a separate letter. Prepare your documents and, if needed, an interpreter.
What usually comes next
- Next Step Is an Interviewyou are here
- Interview Was Scheduled
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
- Application Is Pending
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