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“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”on your I-914 · T visa for trafficking victims

Your I-914 receipt is in your USCIS online account.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Biometrics
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Download and save the receipt notice from your email or online account.
Check every detail on it.
Keep your email and mailing address current.
38months
34 to 38 monthsTypical time for a complete I-914. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe status can stay the same for weeks or months while the case waits for review.

What it means for your I-914

Your I-914 receipt is in your USCIS online account. Make sure only you, or someone you trust, can access that account and email. Download the receipt and keep a copy in a safe place. Notices can also arrive by mail.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received your case and emailed you the receipt notice. This often happens with online filings. The notice proves you filed and shows your receipt number. Your case now waits in line for review.

Avoid these mistakes

Missing the email because it went to spam.
Not saving a copy of the notice.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed" mean on an I-914?

Your I-914 receipt is in your USCIS online account. Make sure only you, or someone you trust, can access that account and email. Download the receipt and keep a copy in a safe place. Notices can also arrive by mail.

I did not get the email. Where is my notice?

Check spam and your USCIS online account, where notices are usually posted.

Will I also get a paper notice?

Often yes, but it depends on how you filed. Your online account always has the notice.

Is this different from 'Receipt Notice Was Sent'?

Only in how it was delivered. Both confirm USCIS received your case.

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.

Other statuses of your I-914

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This same status on other forms

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