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“Fingerprint Review Was Completed”on your I-212 · Permission to return after deportation

The background check for your I-212 is complete.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Keep checking your status for the next update.
Watch your mail for any interview or evidence request.
Keep your documents ready in case USCIS asks for more.
53months
43 to 53 monthsTypical time for a complete I-212. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe next update can come in weeks or months; it varies by form and office.

What it means for your I-212

The background check for your I-212 is complete. For this form, the officer also looks at the reasons for your past removal, any criminal history, and how long ago you left. Next, the officer weighs those facts against your family ties and other positive factors.

In general, on any form:

USCIS finished reviewing the results of your fingerprints. The FBI background check linked to your biometrics came back. This is a normal step, not a decision. Your case moves on to the next review stage.

Avoid these mistakes

Assuming this means approval is close.
Calling USCIS repeatedly when the case is still within normal processing time.

Quick questions

What does "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" mean on an I-212?

The background check for your I-212 is complete. For this form, the officer also looks at the reasons for your past removal, any criminal history, and how long ago you left. Next, the officer weighs those facts against your family ties and other positive factors.

Does 'Fingerprint Review Was Completed' mean my background check is clear?

It means the fingerprint results were reviewed. It does not tell you the outcome of the whole case.

What comes after fingerprint review?

Usually more review, an interview, or a decision, depending on your form.

Can I travel now?

This status does not change your travel permission. Check your form's rules before leaving the country.

How long does an I-212 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 43 to 53 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-212

Fingerprint Fee Was ReceivedBiometricsBiometrics Appointment Was ScheduledBiometricsCase Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were TakenBiometricsCase 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 WaivedIntake

Every status of an I-212 →

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.