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“Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed”on your I-589 · Asylum application

Asylum decisions are rarely given at the interview.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
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Interview at the asylum office · here
Decision

What to do, in 4 steps

Keep any paper the officer gave you at the interview.
Send any requested documents before the deadline.
Watch your mail for a request for evidence or a decision.
Wait at least the normal processing time before asking about the case.
—months
USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-589. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis can last from a few days to several months; it varies.

What it means for your I-589

Asylum decisions are rarely given at the interview. The officer's assessment goes to a supervisor for review, and security checks must be current. The decision may be mailed or handed to you at a return visit, as your asylum office instructs. Waiting after the interview is normal.

In general, on any form:

You had your interview and the officer did not make a final decision that day. Your file needs more review, a supervisor check, or a pending background step. This is common and is not a denial. Some cases are decided within days, others take months.

Avoid these mistakes

Panicking because no decision was given at the interview.
Forgetting to send documents the officer asked for.

Quick questions

What does "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed" mean on an I-589?

Asylum decisions are rarely given at the interview. The officer's assessment goes to a supervisor for review, and security checks must be current. The decision may be mailed or handed to you at a return visit, as your asylum office instructs. Waiting after the interview is normal.

Is 'Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed' a bad sign?

No. It is very common and only means the decision was not made on the spot.

What is Form N-652 or the paper I got at the interview?

It is a results sheet. It may say a decision cannot yet be made or list documents to send.

How long after the interview will I get a decision?

It varies by office and case. There is no fixed timeline.

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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.