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“Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”on your I-508 · Diplomat waiver to adjust status

An officer is reviewing your I-508 along with your green card application.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
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Review by an officer · here
Decision

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-508. 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-508

An officer is reviewing your I-508 along with your green card application. They confirm your current status category and that the waiver is properly signed. Most of the decision timing depends on the I-485, including biometrics and any interview in that case.

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-508?

An officer is reviewing your I-508 along with your green card application. They confirm your current status category and that the waiver is properly signed. Most of the decision timing depends on the I-485, including biometrics and any interview in that case.

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