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“Case Is Pending at a Local Office”on your I-829 · Remove conditions for EB-5 investors

Your I-829 is at a USCIS field office, which can mean an interview may be scheduled, though interviews are rare for this form.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice (extends your green card)
Biometrics
Review of the investment · here
Interview (rare)
Decision
10-year card mailed

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.
74months
25 to 74 monthsTypical time for a complete I-829. 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-829

Your I-829 is at a USCIS field office, which can mean an interview may be scheduled, though interviews are rare for this form. Keep your address current and your EB-5 records ready in case the office asks for them.

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-829?

Your I-829 is at a USCIS field office, which can mean an interview may be scheduled, though interviews are rare for this form. Keep your address current and your EB-5 records ready in case the office asks for them.

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.

How long does an I-829 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 25 to 74 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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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.