I-765: What “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS” Means

USCIS states the case is being actively reviewed by an officer. It often appears late in the life of a case, after an interview or an RFE response, and tends to be closer to a decision than the generic processing statuses.

Good to do now

• No action is required. This is an internal review stage.
• Make sure your mailing address is current; decisions and notices follow this stage.
• Watch the next-step distribution above to calibrate expectations against real outcomes.

Live numbers

Frequently asked questions

Does "actively reviewed" mean a decision is imminent?

It is usually closer to a decision than earlier statuses, but the time spent here still varies. The live band above shows the current waiting distribution.

Why did my case enter this status after the interview?

Officers often need to complete checks or supervisory review after an interview before a decision can be issued.

Can this status go back to "still being processed"?

Status text can cycle between internal stages. A bounce between review-type statuses is common and not by itself meaningful.

Related

• I-765: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent
• I-765: Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS
• I-765: Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
• I-765: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
• I-765: Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent
• I-765: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
• Where does a I-765 filed on your date sit in the approval line?
• I-765 case tracker: full timeline and what to expect
• All USCIS case statuses by form

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