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“Continuation Notice Was Mailed”on your I-929 · Green card for U visa relatives

USCIS put the I-929 on hold for a reason shown in the notice.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the notice and note any validity dates.
Keep it with your card or status documents.
Show it to employers or agencies if it serves as proof.
Keep checking your status for the decision.
41months
32 to 41 monthsTypical time for a complete I-929. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe case often stays pending for months after this notice; it varies.

What it means for your I-929

USCIS put the I-929 on hold for a reason shown in the notice. A common one is that it is waiting for a decision on the U-1 holder's I-485. Read the notice for anything you need to send, and keep copies of every document.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a notice about your case continuing. For some forms, this kind of notice is used as evidence that your status or benefit continues while the case is pending. It is not a final decision. Read the notice to see exactly what it covers and for how long.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is an approval.
Ignoring the end date on the notice.

Quick questions

What does "Continuation Notice Was Mailed" mean on an I-929?

USCIS put the I-929 on hold for a reason shown in the notice. A common one is that it is waiting for a decision on the U-1 holder's I-485. Read the notice for anything you need to send, and keep copies of every document.

What is a continuation notice?

A USCIS notice about your case or status continuing while it is pending. Read it to see what it covers.

Can I use it as proof of status?

For some forms, yes, together with your card. The notice will say.

Does it mean my case was approved?

No. A decision still has to be made.

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.

Other statuses of your I-929

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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.