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“Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”on your I-191 · Old 212(c) relief for residents

USCIS closed your I-191 because the issue was resolved another way, for example relief granted by an immigration judge or a different waiver.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Confirm which case gave you the benefit.
Keep the closure notice with your records.
Contact USCIS if you believe the case was closed by mistake.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-191. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your I-191

USCIS closed your I-191 because the issue was resolved another way, for example relief granted by an immigration judge or a different waiver. Confirm with your attorney that your green card is protected and keep the closing notice.

In general, on any form:

USCIS closed this case because you already received the same benefit another way. For example, you got a green card through another filing. The case is not denied; it is no longer needed. Check that the benefit you got is the one you expected.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking the case was denied.
Not checking whether a related benefit, like a work permit, is still needed.

Quick questions

What does "Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means" mean on an I-191?

USCIS closed your I-191 because the issue was resolved another way, for example relief granted by an immigration judge or a different waiver. Confirm with your attorney that your green card is protected and keep the closing notice.

Was my case denied?

No. It was closed because you already have the benefit through another case.

Will I get a refund?

USCIS generally does not refund fees for closed cases.

What if I did not get the benefit?

Contact USCIS, because the case may have been closed in error.

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Other statuses of your I-191

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed caseTermination Notice SentClosed caseCase 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 LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an I-191 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-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 Workers

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