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“Case Is Pending at a Local Office”on your I-918 Supplement A · U visa for family members

Supplement A cases are usually decided at the same service center as the principal's I-918, so a local office status is uncommon.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Bona fide or waiting-list review · here
Decision
Work permit (if eligible)

What to do, in 3 steps

Check processing times for your field office.
Keep your address current for interview notices.
Start getting your interview documents ready.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-918 Supplement A. 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-918 Supplement A

Supplement A cases are usually decided at the same service center as the principal's I-918, so a local office status is uncommon. It may reflect a specific check for this relative. Keep tracking both receipt numbers and watch for notices.

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-918 Supplement A?

Supplement A cases are usually decided at the same service center as the principal's I-918, so a local office status is uncommon. It may reflect a specific check for this relative. Keep tracking both receipt numbers and watch for notices.

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.

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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.