“Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction”: what it means
Updated October 27, 2026 · Checked against USCIS sources
USCIS moved your file to another office, often to balance workloads or to the field office that will interview you. Your receipt number stays the same.
What it means
A transfer is routine. The processing time that now applies to you is the one of the new office, which may be shorter or longer than the old one.
What usually comes next
What you can do
- Look up the processing time of the new office.
- Keep your mailing address current so notices from the new office reach you.
Forms that show this status
Each form links to its current processing time.
Questions
Is a transfer a bad sign?
No. It is an administrative move and says nothing about the outcome.
Sources: USCIS Case Status Online and Case Status API messages; USCIS processing times and case inquiry pages. General information, not legal advice.