"Termination Notice Sent" on your I-191: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Review by an officer

Request for evidence (if needed)

Decision

Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the termination notice and note any deadline.

Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative right away.

Check how this affects your status and work permission.

Gather documents that support your case if you plan to challenge it.

letter

Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.

In this statusThis is a closing status; any deadline to respond is in the notice.

What it means for your I-191

USCIS sent a termination notice on your I-191. This is unusual and may mean the 212(c) request was ended, possibly because the case moved to immigration court. It could affect your green card. Contact an immigration attorney immediately.

In general, on any form:

USCIS sent a notice ending your case, status or benefit. This can happen for many reasons, such as abandonment, a withdrawn petition, or a change in eligibility. The notice explains the reason and any options. Act quickly, because options can have short deadlines.

Avoid these mistakes

Continuing to work on a terminated permit.

Missing the deadline to file a motion.

Quick questions

What does "Termination Notice Sent" mean on an I-191?

What does 'Termination Notice Sent' mean?

USCIS ended your case, status or benefit. The notice explains why.

Can a termination be reversed?

Sometimes, through a motion or by fixing the problem. Ask an attorney or accredited representative.

Can I still work?

It depends on what was terminated. Get advice before continuing to work.

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Other statuses of your I-191

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed case Case Closed Benefit Received By Other MeansClosed case Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntake Case Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake Fees Were WaivedIntake Case 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 Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-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.

“Termination Notice Sent”on your I-191 · Old 212(c) relief for residents