“Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”on your I-485 · Green card from inside the U.S.
This I-485 was closed because you already became a permanent resident another way, such as through a different I-485 or an immigrant visa abroad.
This I-485 was closed because you already became a permanent resident another way, such as through a different I-485 or an immigrant visa abroad. Your existing green card is what counts. No action is needed on this case unless you think it was closed by mistake.
In general, on any form:
USCIS closed this case because you already received the same benefit another way. For example, you got a green card through another filing. The case is not denied; it is no longer needed. Check that the benefit you got is the one you expected.
This I-485 was closed because you already became a permanent resident another way, such as through a different I-485 or an immigrant visa abroad. Your existing green card is what counts. No action is needed on this case unless you think it was closed by mistake.
No. It was closed because you already have the benefit through another case.
USCIS generally does not refund fees for closed cases.
Contact USCIS, because the case may have been closed in error.
The typical range published by USCIS is 16 to 24 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.