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“Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction”on your I-191 · Old 212(c) relief for residents

Your I-191 moved to another USCIS office.
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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

Watch for a transfer notice by mail.
Check processing times for the new office.
Keep your address current with USCIS.
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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 statusThe next update after a transfer can take weeks to months, depending on the new office.

What it means for your I-191

Your I-191 moved to another USCIS office. Since this form is rare, cases may be sent to offices with experience in 212(c) relief. Your receipt number stays the same. Let your attorney know about the transfer.

In general, on any form:

USCIS moved your case to a different office. This often happens to balance workloads or to send the case to an office near you for an interview. The new office now handles your case. A transfer is routine and is not a decision.

Avoid these mistakes

Comparing your wait with the old office's processing times.
Thinking a transfer means a problem with the case.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction" mean on an I-191?

Your I-191 moved to another USCIS office. Since this form is rare, cases may be sent to offices with experience in 212(c) relief. Your receipt number stays the same. Let your attorney know about the transfer.

Why was my case transferred?

Usually to balance workloads or move it to an office that can interview you.

Will a transfer slow down my case?

It can change your timeline, since each office has its own processing times.

Which office has my case now?

The transfer notice and your online account usually name the new office.

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Other statuses of your I-191

Notice 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 UpdatedAdministrativeContinuation Notice Was MailedAdministrativeExpedite Request DeniedAdministrativeCase Was ReceivedIntake

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.