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“Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed”on your I-130 · Petition for a family member

The officer did not decide your I-130 at the interview.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Interview · here
Decision
Case sent to the National Visa Center or consulate (if abroad)

What to do, in 4 steps

Keep any paper the officer gave you at the interview.
Send any requested documents before the deadline.
Watch your mail for a request for evidence or a decision.
Wait at least the normal processing time before asking about the case.
34months
25 to 34 monthsTypical time for a complete I-130. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis can last from a few days to several months; it varies.

What it means for your I-130

The officer did not decide your I-130 at the interview. This is common when the officer wants a supervisor check, more proof of the relationship, or a pending background check. Watch for a Request for Evidence in the mail, and answer it fully if it arrives.

In general, on any form:

You had your interview and the officer did not make a final decision that day. Your file needs more review, a supervisor check, or a pending background step. This is common and is not a denial. Some cases are decided within days, others take months.

Avoid these mistakes

Panicking because no decision was given at the interview.
Forgetting to send documents the officer asked for.

Quick questions

What does "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed" mean on an I-130?

The officer did not decide your I-130 at the interview. This is common when the officer wants a supervisor check, more proof of the relationship, or a pending background check. Watch for a Request for Evidence in the mail, and answer it fully if it arrives.

Is 'Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed' a bad sign?

No. It is very common and only means the decision was not made on the spot.

What is Form N-652 or the paper I got at the interview?

It is a results sheet. It may say a decision cannot yet be made or list documents to send.

How long after the interview will I get a decision?

It varies by office and case. There is no fixed timeline.

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 Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An InterviewInterview and oathInterview Was ScheduledInterview and oathInterview Was RescheduledInterview and oathCase Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person ProcessingInterview and oathCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake

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 StatusN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-589Asylum applicationApplication for Asylum and for Withholding of RemovalN-600Proof of citizenship through parentsApplication for Certificate of CitizenshipI-730Bring family of refugees or asyleesRefugee/Asylee Relative PetitionN-600KCitizenship for child living abroadApplication for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322I-881NACARA relief for certain nationalsApplication for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA 203)N-336Appeal a citizenship denialRequest for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

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