"Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed" on your N-600: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Review by an officer

Interview (if needed) · here

Decision

Certificate mailed or handed over

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.

12months

11 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete N-600. 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-600

Your N-600 interview is done, but the officer needs more time, maybe to check records or wait for documents. If approved, applicants 14 and older usually take the Oath of Allegiance before receiving the certificate. Watch for a request for evidence or an oath notice.

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-600?

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-600 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 11 to 12 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your N-600

Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An InterviewInterview and oath Interview Was ScheduledInterview and oath Interview Was RescheduledInterview and oath Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person ProcessingInterview and oath 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

Every status of an N-600 →

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 N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-589Asylum applicationApplication for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal I-730Bring family of refugees or asyleesRefugee/Asylee Relative Petition N-600KCitizenship for child living abroadApplication for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 I-881NACARA relief for certain nationalsApplication for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA 203)N-336Appeal a citizenship denialRequest for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

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

“Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed”on your N-600 · Proof of citizenship through parents