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“Interview Was Rescheduled”on your I-130 · Petition for a family member

Your family interview has a new date.
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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

Read the new notice and write down the new date and time.
Throw away or mark the old notice so you do not confuse them.
Prepare the same documents as before, plus anything new.
If you cannot attend, ask to reschedule again before the date.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThe new date is on your notice; the status stays until the interview happens.

What it means for your I-130

Your family interview has a new date. Read the new notice for the time and place, and confirm both the petitioner and the relative can attend. Asking to reschedule again can push a marriage case back by months, so plan to keep this appointment.

In general, on any form:

USCIS changed the date or time of your interview. This can happen because you asked, or because the office needed to move it. A new appointment notice is sent. You must go on the new date.

Avoid these mistakes

Going on the old date.
Rescheduling many times, which can delay or hurt the case.

Quick questions

What does "Interview Was Rescheduled" mean on an I-130?

Your family interview has a new date. Read the new notice for the time and place, and confirm both the petitioner and the relative can attend. Asking to reschedule again can push a marriage case back by months, so plan to keep this appointment.

Why was my interview rescheduled?

Either you requested it or the office had to change its schedule.

Will rescheduling hurt my case?

One reschedule with a good reason is usually fine. Repeated requests may cause delays.

Where is my new interview date?

On the new appointment notice and often in your online account.

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 Completed And My Case Must Be ReviewedInterview 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.