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“Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed”on your N-400 · Become a U.S. citizen

You had your N-400 interview but the officer did not decide on the spot.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics
Interview and civics test · here
Decision
Oath ceremony
Naturalization certificate

What to do, in 4 steps

Keep any paper the officer gave you at the interview.
Send any requested documents before the deadline.
Watch your mail for a request for evidence or a decision.
Wait at least the normal processing time before asking about the case.
14months
13 to 14 monthsTypical time for a complete N-400. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis can last from a few days to several months; it varies.

What it means for your N-400

You had your N-400 interview but the officer did not decide on the spot. Check the N-652 results sheet you received: it says whether you passed the tests and if anything is missing. Common reasons for this status are a supervisor review, pending documents, or a retest of the English or civics part.

In general, on any form:

You had your interview and the officer did not make a final decision that day. Your file needs more review, a supervisor check, or a pending background step. This is common and is not a denial. Some cases are decided within days, others take months.

Avoid these mistakes

Panicking because no decision was given at the interview.
Forgetting to send documents the officer asked for.

Quick questions

What does "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed" mean on an N-400?

You had your N-400 interview but the officer did not decide on the spot. Check the N-652 results sheet you received: it says whether you passed the tests and if anything is missing. Common reasons for this status are a supervisor review, pending documents, or a retest of the English or civics part.

Is 'Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed' a bad sign?

No. It is very common and only means the decision was not made on the spot.

What is Form N-652 or the paper I got at the interview?

It is a results sheet. It may say a decision cannot yet be made or list documents to send.

How long after the interview will I get a decision?

It varies by office and case. There is no fixed timeline.

How long does an N-400 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 13 to 14 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.