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“Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It”on your I-485 · Green card from inside the U.S.

USCIS got something you sent about your I-485, such as an address change, a new document, or a request to transfer the underlying petition.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics appointment · here
Interview (often)
Decision
Green card produced and mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Keep a copy of what you sent and the mailing receipt.
Watch for a response or a status change.
Avoid sending the same correspondence again.
24months
16 to 24 monthsTypical time for a complete I-485. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusReview of correspondence can take weeks to months; it varies.

What it means for your I-485

USCIS got something you sent about your I-485, such as an address change, a new document, or a request to transfer the underlying petition. An officer will add it to your green card file. You usually only hear back if they need more.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received a letter, document or message you sent about your case. An officer will review it and decide if any action is needed. This does not mean a decision has been made. It confirms your correspondence arrived.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending multiple copies of the same letter.
Expecting an immediate reply.

Quick questions

What does "Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It" mean on an I-485?

USCIS got something you sent about your I-485, such as an address change, a new document, or a request to transfer the underlying petition. An officer will add it to your green card file. You usually only hear back if they need more.

What correspondence did USCIS receive?

Usually something you or your representative sent, like a letter, document or address change.

Will USCIS reply to me?

Only if action is needed. Otherwise the case continues.

Does this status mean a decision is near?

No. It only confirms your correspondence arrived.

How long does an I-485 take?

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.

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Other statuses of your I-485

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISReviewCase Was ReopenedReviewCase Is Pending at a Local OfficeReviewCase 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-485 →

This same status on other forms

I-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 WorkersI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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