"Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent" on your I-956F: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Review by an officer

Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Read the acknowledgement notice.

Check how the withdrawal affects your status or other pending cases.

Talk to an attorney or accredited representative if you did not ask for the withdrawal.

15months

12 to 15 monthsTypical time for a complete I-956F. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your I-956F

USCIS confirmed the regional center withdrew the I-956F. The project will not be approved through this filing. Investors who filed I-526E petitions based on it should speak with their own attorney right away about what happens to their case.

In general, on any form:

USCIS confirmed that your application or petition was withdrawn. This usually happens after you or the petitioner asked to withdraw it. The case is now closed. Fees are generally not refunded.

Avoid these mistakes

Not realizing a petitioner can withdraw a petition filed for you.

Expecting the fee back.

Quick questions

What does "Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent" mean on an I-956F?

Can I undo a withdrawal?

Generally no. You would usually need to file again.

Who can withdraw a case?

The person who filed it. For a petition, that is the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Will I get my fee back?

USCIS generally does not refund fees after a withdrawal.

How long does an I-956F take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 12 to 15 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-956F

Termination Notice SentClosed case Case Closed Benefit Received By Other MeansClosed case Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntake Case Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake Fees Were WaivedIntake Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an I-956F →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

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

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