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“Case Was Reopened”on your I-956K · Register as an EB-5 promoter

USCIS reopened your I-956K, often after a motion or new information.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer · here
Decision

What to do, in 3 steps

Read the reopening notice carefully.
Respond to any request it includes before the deadline.
Keep checking your status for the next step.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-956K. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe new decision can take weeks to months; it varies.

What it means for your I-956K

USCIS reopened your I-956K, often after a motion or new information. Your promoter registration is pending again and will get a new decision. Let the regional centers you work with know the current status. Keep copies of every notice.

In general, on any form:

USCIS reopened your case after it had been closed or decided. This can happen after a motion, on USCIS's own initiative, or to fix an error. The case is active again and will get a new decision. Read any notice that explains why.

Avoid these mistakes

Assuming the earlier decision still stands.
Missing a request that came with the reopening notice.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Reopened" mean on an I-956K?

USCIS reopened your I-956K, often after a motion or new information. Your promoter registration is pending again and will get a new decision. Let the regional centers you work with know the current status. Keep copies of every notice.

Why was my case reopened?

Common reasons are a motion you filed, a USCIS error, or new information. The notice should explain.

Is a reopened case good news?

It gives the case another review. The outcome is not decided yet.

Do I need to send anything?

Only if the notice asks for something.

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Other statuses of your I-956K

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISReviewCase Is Pending at a Local OfficeReviewCorrespondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing ItReviewCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntake

Every status of an I-956K →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-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.