“Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed”on your I-130 · Petition for a family member
The I-130 came back without review, so no priority date was kept.
The I-130 came back without review, so no priority date was kept. Common causes are a missing petitioner signature, an old edition of the form, or mailing to the wrong lockbox. Fix the issue in the rejection notice and refile the whole package as soon as you can.
In general, on any form:
USCIS rejected your filing because something basic was wrong, like a missing signature, wrong form edition or wrong address. A rejected case is not reviewed and has no filing date. USCIS usually returns the package with a notice. You can fix the problem and file again.
The I-130 came back without review, so no priority date was kept. Common causes are a missing petitioner signature, an old edition of the form, or mailing to the wrong lockbox. Fix the issue in the rejection notice and refile the whole package as soon as you can.
No. A rejection means USCIS never accepted the case for review.
A rejected package is usually returned with the payment, or the payment is not cashed.
Yes, once you fix the problem the notice describes.
The typical range published by USCIS is 25 to 34 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.