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“Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”on your I-914 Supplement A · T visa for family members

An officer is reviewing this Supplement A.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer · here
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Keep checking your mail and online account.
Answer any request from USCIS before its deadline.
Compare your wait with posted processing times.
Ask for a case inquiry only if you are outside normal processing time.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-914 Supplement A. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis status can last from weeks to many months; it varies widely.

What it means for your I-914 Supplement A

An officer is reviewing this Supplement A. They check the family relationship to the principal and whether the relative qualifies, and they may look at the principal's case at the same time. USCIS may first make a bona fide determination, which can bring deferred action and work permission for relatives in the U.S.

In general, on any form:

An officer or system is working on your case. USCIS uses this status for many steps, so it can appear more than once. It does not mean a decision is coming soon. Many cases stay here for a long time.

Avoid these mistakes

Reading this status as a sign that approval is days away.
Filing duplicate applications because nothing seems to happen.

Quick questions

What does "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" mean on an I-914 Supplement A?

An officer is reviewing this Supplement A. They check the family relationship to the principal and whether the relative qualifies, and they may look at the principal's case at the same time. USCIS may first make a bona fide determination, which can bring deferred action and work permission for relatives in the U.S.

Why did my status go back to 'Actively Reviewed'?

USCIS reuses this message for many internal steps. A repeat does not mean something went wrong.

Does 'Actively Reviewed' mean an officer is looking at my file today?

Not always. It often reflects a system update, not daily work on your file.

Should I contact USCIS?

Only if your case is outside the normal processing time for your form and office.

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Other statuses of your I-914 Supplement A

Case Was ReopenedReviewCase Is Pending at a Local OfficeReviewCorrespondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing ItReviewCase 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-914 Supplement A →

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.