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“Case Is Pending at a Local Office”on your I-730 · Bring family of refugees or asylees

Your I-730 is at a local USCIS office.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer · here
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Case sent to the National Visa Center or consulate (if abroad)

What to do, in 3 steps

Check processing times for your field office.
Keep your address current for interview notices.
Start getting your interview documents ready.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-730. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusWaits at local offices range from weeks to many months.

What it means for your I-730

Your I-730 is at a local USCIS office. This usually means the relative is in the U.S. and the office will handle any interview. Keep both addresses current and watch for an appointment notice. Keep originals of the family records ready.

In general, on any form:

Your case is at a USCIS field office near you. Field offices handle interviews and some final reviews. The case is waiting there for the next step. The wait depends on that office's workload.

Avoid these mistakes

Going to the field office without an appointment.
Comparing your wait with a different office.

Quick questions

What does "Case Is Pending at a Local Office" mean on an I-730?

Your I-730 is at a local USCIS office. This usually means the relative is in the U.S. and the office will handle any interview. Keep both addresses current and watch for an appointment notice. Keep originals of the family records ready.

Which local office has my case?

Your online account or the transfer notice usually shows it.

Will I get an interview?

Many cases at a local office are waiting for one, but not all need it.

Can I visit the office to ask?

Only with an appointment made through USCIS.

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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.