How To Check Your Case Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS I-129?

Whether preparing to file an H1B petition or are already filing one, you must ensure that USCIS is actively reviewing your case. You should also check for any updates to your case or the petition’s status. You can do this by checking your case status online or requesting a review of USCIS’s decision in your case.

Request a Review of USCIS’s Decision

Thousands of renewal applicants are facing a possible loss of employment because of delays in processing. USCIS is working to address backlogs. A new Fee Rule will help the agency to match staffing levels with the workload. It will also help recoup adjudicatory costs.

The USCIS fiscal crisis began in December 2019. Despite a precarious financial position, USCIS took steps to address the crisis. It reviewed policies and implemented corrective measures. It has also increased the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs). The agency also increased the interview requirements and the length of the forms.

USCIS is implementing a series of corrective measures to reduce backlogs. The agency has a goal of processing Form I-765 applications within three months. It has also implemented additional flexibilities for applicants, including time to respond to NOIDs and RFEs. The agency has also continued to offer alternative methods for in-person interviews.

USCIS is also working to reduce backlogs by improving staffing levels. It has increased overtime hours. It has restructured its hiring and firing processes. It has also revised its policy guidance and has developed a new Fee Rule. It is also taking steps to address backlogs permanently.

Applicants are also concerned about backlogs. USCIS estimates that 930,000 Form I-765 applications are pending as of December 2021. It has also accumulated a 5.1 million net backlog of cases. This backlog is primarily related to employment-based adjustment of status applications. In addition, it can affect EAD adjudications.

The agency has also implemented an automatic 180-day extension period for expired EADs. This extension will help to reduce disruptions in employment authorization. More is needed, however, to accommodate the growing number of renewal applicants. Thousands of applications are still pending beyond the 180-day extension period.

USCIS is preparing a new Fee Rule to address the agency’s fiscal challenges. This new rule will help USCIS to match staffing levels with the workload. It is expected to be published shortly.

USCIS is also preparing a new Fee Rule to recoup adjudicatory costs. The agency will also begin processing H1B petitions when the requested documentation is received.

Checking your Case Status Online

Whether you’ve already received approval or denial for your application, you should still check your case status online while USCIS actively reviews it. Please do so to avoid the denial of your petition or application. Using an online account to track your case status is relatively simple.

To check your case status online, visit the USCIS website. You’ll need to enter your case receipt number and the USCIS office address. The website also includes links to check case processing times.

If USCIS has actively reviewed your case, you may receive an email notifying you of the status of your application. The email will also include instructions on how to set up your online account. You can also call USCIS to find out your case status.

You can also use the USCIS e-request portal to submit case inquiries. The site will also help you to correct typographical errors in your petition. You can use the e-request portal to submit your case inquiry if your case is outside of regular processing times.

If you have a case actively reviewed by USCIS, it can take months to complete. In many cases, USCIS may ask for additional evidence to approve your application. In addition, your case may be assigned to a higher level of processing.

If you receive an email indicating your case has been reviewed, do not panic. Most USCIS emails need to state your next steps. USCIS may ask you to respond to an RFE. Your case may move along smoothly if you respond to the RFE.

While checking your case status online is convenient, your application may still need approval. USCIS is subject to significant backlogs in the Form I-765 adjudication process. It can take up to three to six months for your application to be processed. You can also check your case status at your local processing center. However, USCIS does not encourage in-person services. The telephone line would be crowded with status inquiries if it was not for online services.

Processing Time for an H1B Petition

Whether you have been applying for a new H1B visa or have already received approval, it is always good to check your processing time with USCIS. While USCIS does not provide a set turnaround time, it has a process for quickly processing a case.

USCIS offers two processing options: regular processing and premium processing. Regular processing is the standard, typically using an H1B lottery. It is a case-by-case process, and it usually takes three to six months to be adjudicated.

Premium processing is an alternative that USCIS offers for petitioners who want to receive a decision quickly. Premium processing allows for a decision to be made within 15 calendar days. However, this option does not give unique benefits to H3 classifications or those that fall under the H2B cap.

Premium processing fees are generally equivalent to a regular H1B petition. However, when you request premium processing, you may be asked to pay a higher fee. There are two primary reasons premium processing is used: for people who have changed jobs and those who have reached the H1B cap.

USCIS currently has a hiring freeze. This does not mean that cases have been assigned to an officer but that the agency is actively addressing backlog issues. This is a temporary extension to applicants, as USCIS is working to return to pre-pandemic processing times.

USCIS has increased interview requirements and the number of Requests for Evidence. The agency is also auditing employers for willful violations of the H1B program. In addition, it has added more form lengths and requirements and is working to reduce processing time to pre-pandemic levels.

In addition to processing times, USCIS publishes a case status page for H1B petitions. This page includes information on USCIS office addresses and a link to check case processing times.

If your H1B petition is in regular processing, you should receive a receipt notice within three months. When approved, you will be able to work in the U.S. If it is denied, you will not receive a refund.

FAQS

How can I check my I-129 status?

Go to my online USCIS Case Status Search.

In the box below “Enter a Receipt Number,” enter your 13-digit receipt number.

Wait while you click the “Check Status” button.

When you refresh the page, you will see information about your case.

How long after the case is being actively reviewed by USCIS I 129?

According to Lawfully’s data analysis of USCIS case status message updates, the most likely following update message is “Case Approved” (at 85%) after an average of 26 days for people who received the status message “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS.”

How long do I 129 take to process?

I-129F Processing time ranges between 9 and 12 months. The form, along with all required supporting documents, must be submitted by the citizen. USCIS uses the I-129F form to establish the relationship between the U.S. citizen and the foreign fiancée.

What happens after I-129 is approved?

When the USCIS approves an I-129 petition, an approval notice is issued (Form 797, Notice of Action). This notice contains critical information, such as the duration of the newly authorized foreign worker’s status in the United States.