USCIS posted an active-review status. It does not prove that an officer currently has the file open or reveal the internal stage.
What comes next
No action is required from this status alone. Follow any USCIS notice and use the official processing-time and case-inquiry tools.
Typical timeline
This status has no universal duration and does not disclose internal activity. Compare the case with the current official processing time.
If you're stuck on this status
If the USCIS tool says the case is eligible for an inquiry, use that channel. Duration in this status alone does not establish a hold.
What to do now
1No action needed from this public status alone
2Keep your address updated with USCIS
3Check processing times at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times if the wait feels long
When to contact an attorney
You usually do not need an attorney for this status by itself. Consider legal help if your case is outside published processing times, you receive a confusing notice, or your facts are complicated.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Case Is Being Actively Reviewed' actually mean?+
It is a public USCIS case-status message. It does not prove that an officer currently has the file open, reveal the internal stage, or predict when a decision will arrive.
Is 'Actively Being Reviewed' better than 'Case Was Received'?+
It is a later public status message, but USCIS does not use it to disclose live officer activity or how close the case is to a decision.
Why does USCIS show this status for so long?+
The public status can remain unchanged while USCIS processes the case. The message does not disclose which internal steps have occurred. Use the official processing-time tool to assess the wait.
Should I contact USCIS while my case is being reviewed?+
Use the official case-inquiry tool to determine whether USCIS accepts an inquiry for the exact case. A call or inquiry does not guarantee faster processing.
Can my case status go backwards from 'Actively Being Reviewed'?+
USCIS may post a different status later, including a transfer or evidence request. The sequence alone does not predict the outcome.
GreenLight is an independent tool and is NOT affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any U.S. government agency. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Always verify at my.uscis.gov.