What does USCIS “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS” mean? How far is the application being reviewed?

One of the most watched USCIS statuses is:

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

This status indicates that USCIS is continuing to process and review the application.

However, it should be understood that this status is not a notification that the application has been approved.

What does Case Is Being Actively Reviewed mean?

This notice indicates that the application is being reviewed by USCIS.

The review process may involve:

* Information in the application.

* Evidence submitted.

* Conditions of application.

* Necessary inspection.

* USCIS internal processing steps.

The actual processing level of each profile cannot be determined solely based on this status line.

Is the application about to be Approved?

Cannot confirm.

Some applications may move to Approved relatively quickly after this status, but others remain in Active Review status for a long time.

Therefore, this status should not be used as a basis to accurately predict the date the application will be approved.

How is Active Review different from Case Was Received?

Case Was Received

USCIS confirmed that it has received the application.

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

USCIS informs that the application is under review during processing.

However, changing the status to Active Review does not mean that USCIS has completed examining the records.

What should I do when I see Active Review?

If USCIS does not request new action, the applicant usually only needs to:

* Track USCIS account.

* Check mail and email.

* Follow the next updates.

* Prepare a response if USCIS submits a supplemental request.

Do not send additional documents yourself without USCIS asking if it is not necessary.

Is it unusual for Active Review to take a long time?

It is not possible to judge based solely on the number of days the status does not change.

Processing time depends on:

* Record type.

* Processing office.

* Volume of records.

* Necessary checking steps.

* Specific situation of each case.

If the application exceeds the normal processing time, the submitter can check the current USCIS inquiry instructions to determine whether the request for assistance can be made.

What does CaseTracker Auto support?

CaseTracker Auto helps users:

* Track USCIS status automatically.

* Receive notifications when Active Review changes.

* Save history of each update.

* Track application progress.

* Manage USCIS, NVC and CEAC in the same system.

CONCLUSION

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS indicates that the application is continuing to be reviewed by USCIS.

This is an important processing step but is not an Approved notice. The most accurate way is to continue monitoring for further updates instead of predicting the results just from the Active Review status.