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“Case Was Reopened”on your I-192 · Nonimmigrant inadmissibility waiver

USCIS reopened your I-192, often after a motion or new information.
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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 3 steps

Read the reopening notice carefully.
Respond to any request it includes before the deadline.
Keep checking your status for the next step.
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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 statusThe new decision can take weeks to months; it varies.

What it means for your I-192

USCIS reopened your I-192, often after a motion or new information. The waiver is pending again and will receive a new decision, which can also affect your T or U visa application. Watch for requests for documents.

In general, on any form:

USCIS reopened your case after it had been closed or decided. This can happen after a motion, on USCIS's own initiative, or to fix an error. The case is active again and will get a new decision. Read any notice that explains why.

Avoid these mistakes

Assuming the earlier decision still stands.
Missing a request that came with the reopening notice.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Reopened" mean on an I-192?

USCIS reopened your I-192, often after a motion or new information. The waiver is pending again and will receive a new decision, which can also affect your T or U visa application. Watch for requests for documents.

Why was my case reopened?

Common reasons are a motion you filed, a USCIS error, or new information. The notice should explain.

Is a reopened case good news?

It gives the case another review. The outcome is not decided yet.

Do I need to send anything?

Only if the notice asks for something.

Other statuses of your I-192

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This same status on other forms

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