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“Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It”on your I-829 · Remove conditions for EB-5 investors

USCIS received something you sent about the I-829, such as updated job creation evidence or an address change.
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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

Keep a copy of what you sent and the mailing receipt.
Watch for a response or a status change.
Avoid sending the same correspondence again.
74months
25 to 74 monthsTypical time for a complete I-829. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusReview of correspondence can take weeks to months; it varies.

What it means for your I-829

USCIS received something you sent about the I-829, such as updated job creation evidence or an address change. An officer will review it. Keep a dated copy, and tell your regional center if it involves project information.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received a letter, document or message you sent about your case. An officer will review it and decide if any action is needed. This does not mean a decision has been made. It confirms your correspondence arrived.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending multiple copies of the same letter.
Expecting an immediate reply.

Quick questions

What does "Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It" mean on an I-829?

USCIS received something you sent about the I-829, such as updated job creation evidence or an address change. An officer will review it. Keep a dated copy, and tell your regional center if it involves project information.

What correspondence did USCIS receive?

Usually something you or your representative sent, like a letter, document or address change.

Will USCIS reply to me?

Only if action is needed. Otherwise the case continues.

Does this status mean a decision is near?

No. It only confirms your correspondence arrived.

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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Other statuses of your I-829

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISReviewCase Was ReopenedReviewCase Is Pending at a Local OfficeReviewCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntake

Every status of an I-829 →

This same status on other forms

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