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“Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox”on your I-929 · Green card for U visa relatives

The I-929 passed the intake check at the filing location: the fee or fee waiver request was processed and the form was accepted.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Wait for the receipt notice by mail.
Check that the payment cleared your bank.
Keep your mailing receipt and a copy of your filing.
41months
32 to 41 monthsTypical time for a complete I-929. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis usually lasts days to a few weeks until the case is fully received.

What it means for your I-929

The I-929 passed the intake check at the filing location: the fee or fee waiver request was processed and the form was accepted. Next, it gets a receipt number. Watch the mail for the I-797C, which is usually sent to the U-1 holder who filed it.

In general, on any form:

The USCIS Lockbox, the facility that receives mailed filings and payments, accepted your package. Your fee was processed and the case is being entered into the system. A receipt notice usually follows. This is the very first intake step.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending a second package because the receipt has not arrived yet.
Canceling the payment.

Quick questions

What does "Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox" mean on an I-929?

The I-929 passed the intake check at the filing location: the fee or fee waiver request was processed and the form was accepted. Next, it gets a receipt number. Watch the mail for the I-797C, which is usually sent to the U-1 holder who filed it.

What is the USCIS Lockbox?

It is the facility that opens mailed filings, takes payments and sends cases into the system.

Does acceptance mean approval?

No. It only means your package passed the first intake check.

When will I get a receipt notice?

Usually within a few weeks after the Lockbox accepts the case.

How long does an I-929 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 32 to 41 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.