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“Case Is Pending at a Local Office”on your I-914 · T visa for trafficking victims

Your I-914 shows as pending at a local office.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
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Review by an officer · here
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

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38months
34 to 38 monthsTypical time for a complete I-914. 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-914

Your I-914 shows as pending at a local office. T visa decisions are usually made by a central team, so this is less common. It may mean a local step, like an interview, is needed. Watch your mail and account.

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-914?

Your I-914 shows as pending at a local office. T visa decisions are usually made by a central team, so this is less common. It may mean a local step, like an interview, is needed. Watch your mail and account.

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-914 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 34 to 38 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.