USCIS case status

Name Was Updated

In progress

What it means

USCIS changed the name on your case record, usually after a correction request or a legal name change you reported.

What happens next

Processing continues as before. Check that the new spelling is exactly right, because notices and any card or document USCIS issues use the name on record.

Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Why does my case say 'Name Was Updated'?+

USCIS changed the name on your record, usually after a correction request, a legal name change you reported, or to fix a typo. It isn't a decision on the case.

Will the new name appear on my card?+

Cards and documents generally use the name on record, so check that it's exactly right. If it's still wrong, contact USCIS before the card is produced.

Does a name update delay my case?+

Usually not. Processing continues from where it was.

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