"Date of Birth Was Updated" on your I-601A: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Biometrics

Review by an officer

Request for evidence (if needed)

Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Check that the new date is exactly right.

Use the same date on all future forms.

Keep the birth certificate or document that supports it.

32months

28 to 32 monthsTypical time for a complete I-601A. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusThis is a quick update; the case usually moves on to its next step.

What it means for your I-601A

The birth date on your I-601A record was corrected. It should match your passport and your immigrant visa case so the consulate can link the approval to you. Let the National Visa Center know if their record differs.

In general, on any form:

USCIS changed the date of birth on your case record. This usually follows a correction request or new evidence. Your case continues with the corrected date. Any card or notice should now show it.

Avoid these mistakes

Mixing day and month order on forms.

Not checking the final card.

Quick questions

What does "Date of Birth Was Updated" mean on an I-601A?

Why was my date of birth updated?

Usually because of a correction request or a document showing the right date.

Will this delay my case?

Usually not much.

What if it is still wrong?

Contact USCIS with your birth certificate or passport.

How long does an I-601A take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 28 to 32 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-601A

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionAdministrative Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedAdministrative Expedite Request ReceivedAdministrative Name Was UpdatedAdministrative Duplicate Notice Was MailedAdministrative Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItAdministrative Continuation Notice Was MailedAdministrative Expedite Request DeniedAdministrative Case Was ReceivedIntake

Every status of an I-601A →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-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.

“Date of Birth Was Updated”on your I-601A · Provisional waiver before consular interview