An officer is working on your case. It's a normal step, not a sign of a problem.
This status can last weeks or months. The next update is often an approval, an interview or a Request for Evidence.
Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Enter your receipt number to see your current status, what it means and what usually comes next.
Your receipt number is on the I-797 notice USCIS mailed you. Free, no sign-up.
Want automatic updates? Get alerts on WhatsApp after you check.
It's neutral. It means the case is in an officer's review stage, not that a decision is close. Many cases show it for weeks or months, and some see it more than once.
USCIS sometimes posts this status again after other steps, like a biometrics update or a document being received. It's usually a system update, not a sign of a problem.
Often an approval, an interview notice or a Request for Evidence. Less often, a transfer to another office.