Background Check Pending
USCIS is waiting for your background check results from the FBI.
This is a standard security procedure. The FBI is reviewing your criminal history, immigration history, and other records. Most background checks are completed within a few weeks, but some may take longer if manual review is needed.
📍 Status Flow
🎯 Common Outcomes
🔗 Related Statuses
?Frequently Asked Questions
How Long After Background Check?
Background checks typically complete within 2-8 weeks. After completion, the next step is usually active case review, interview scheduling, or approval. If stuck after background check for more than 6 months, submit an inquiry.
Case Stuck After Biometrics - Is This Normal?
It is normal for cases to show no updates for 2-6 months after biometrics while background checks and security reviews are conducted. If no update after 6-8 months, check if you are outside normal processing times and submit an inquiry if so.
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Accuracy: Definitions are based on publicly available USCIS materials and community-reported patterns. We do not guarantee that your case will follow the typical path described here.