CASEALERTAUSCIS&COURTCASEALERTS
Still in process

“Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”on your I-90 · Renew or replace green card

Your I-90 was closed because the goal was met another way, for example you became a U.S.
Check your case for free
No accountNo adsOfficial source: USCIS
WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Decision
Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Confirm which case gave you the benefit.
Keep the closure notice with your records.
Contact USCIS if you believe the case was closed by mistake.
10months
8 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete I-90. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your I-90

Your I-90 was closed because the goal was met another way, for example you became a U.S. citizen or a new green card was issued through another case. If you now have a valid card or citizenship, nothing more is needed here.

In general, on any form:

USCIS closed this case because you already received the same benefit another way. For example, you got a green card through another filing. The case is not denied; it is no longer needed. Check that the benefit you got is the one you expected.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking the case was denied.
Not checking whether a related benefit, like a work permit, is still needed.

Quick questions

What does "Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means" mean on an I-90?

Your I-90 was closed because the goal was met another way, for example you became a U.S. citizen or a new green card was issued through another case. If you now have a valid card or citizenship, nothing more is needed here.

Was my case denied?

No. It was closed because you already have the benefit through another case.

Will I get a refund?

USCIS generally does not refund fees for closed cases.

What if I did not get the benefit?

Contact USCIS, because the case may have been closed in error.

How long does an I-90 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 8 to 10 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

I will alert you when it changesEmail and browser notifications · no ads
Turn on alerts

Other statuses of your I-90

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed caseTermination Notice SentClosed caseCase 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 WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an I-90 →

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-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien WorkersI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.