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“Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”on your I-192 · Nonimmigrant inadmissibility waiver

An officer is reviewing your I-192.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer · here
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Keep checking your mail and online account.
Answer any request from USCIS before its deadline.
Compare your wait with posted processing times.
Ask for a case inquiry only if you are outside normal processing time.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-192. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis status can last from weeks to many months; it varies widely.

What it means for your I-192

An officer is reviewing your I-192. The waiver is usually looked at together with your T or U visa application, and the officer weighs the reasons you are inadmissible against humanitarian factors and the public interest. These reviews can take a long time.

In general, on any form:

An officer or system is working on your case. USCIS uses this status for many steps, so it can appear more than once. It does not mean a decision is coming soon. Many cases stay here for a long time.

Avoid these mistakes

Reading this status as a sign that approval is days away.
Filing duplicate applications because nothing seems to happen.

Quick questions

What does "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" mean on an I-192?

An officer is reviewing your I-192. The waiver is usually looked at together with your T or U visa application, and the officer weighs the reasons you are inadmissible against humanitarian factors and the public interest. These reviews can take a long time.

Why did my status go back to 'Actively Reviewed'?

USCIS reuses this message for many internal steps. A repeat does not mean something went wrong.

Does 'Actively Reviewed' mean an officer is looking at my file today?

Not always. It often reflects a system update, not daily work on your file.

Should I contact USCIS?

Only if your case is outside the normal processing time for your form and office.

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Other statuses of your I-192

Case Was ReopenedReviewCorrespondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing ItReviewCase 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-192 →

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.