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“Continuation Notice Was Mailed”on your I-130 · Petition for a family member

This notice is not common on an I-130, which does not extend any status by itself.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Case sent to the National Visa Center or consulate (if abroad)

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the notice and note any validity dates.
Keep it with your card or status documents.
Show it to employers or agencies if it serves as proof.
Keep checking your status for the decision.
34months
25 to 34 monthsTypical time for a complete I-130. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe case often stays pending for months after this notice; it varies.

What it means for your I-130

This notice is not common on an I-130, which does not extend any status by itself. Read it to see whether it refers to another form filed together, such as an I-485 or a work permit. If it is unclear what continues, contact USCIS with your receipt number.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a notice about your case continuing. For some forms, this kind of notice is used as evidence that your status or benefit continues while the case is pending. It is not a final decision. Read the notice to see exactly what it covers and for how long.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is an approval.
Ignoring the end date on the notice.

Quick questions

What does "Continuation Notice Was Mailed" mean on an I-130?

This notice is not common on an I-130, which does not extend any status by itself. Read it to see whether it refers to another form filed together, such as an I-485 or a work permit. If it is unclear what continues, contact USCIS with your receipt number.

What is a continuation notice?

A USCIS notice about your case or status continuing while it is pending. Read it to see what it covers.

Can I use it as proof of status?

For some forms, yes, together with your card. The notice will say.

Does it mean my case was approved?

No. A decision still has to be made.

How long does an I-130 take?

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.

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Other statuses of your I-130

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionAdministrativeNotice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedAdministrativeExpedite Request ReceivedAdministrativeName Was UpdatedAdministrativeDuplicate Notice Was MailedAdministrativeNotice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItAdministrativeDate of Birth Was UpdatedAdministrativeExpedite Request DeniedAdministrativeCase Was ReceivedIntake

Every status of an I-130 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien WorkersI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.