Track your I-290B case status
The I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is how you challenge a USCIS denial — either by appealing to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or by filing a motion to reopen or reconsider. These reviews can take a long time, and USCIS won't tell you when yours moves. TrackPetition watches your I-290B and emails you the moment its status changes.
What the I-290B is
You file the I-290B within the deadline after a denial to ask for a fresh look — an appeal sends the case to the AAO, while a motion asks the original office to reopen (new facts) or reconsider (legal error). The outcome can revive the underlying petition or application.
Processing time & premium processing
Processing time depends on whether it's an appeal or a motion and which office reviews it; AAO appeals in particular can be lengthy. Premium processing is not available for the I-290B. Because the fate of your underlying case rides on the decision, tracking each status change keeps you informed through a long review.
Processing times change constantly — for the current figure for your specific form and category, check the official USCIS processing-times tool.
USCIS median processing time
as of FY25 Q3
2 months Range: 2–4.5 months · 9 quarters
hover a quarter for its value
Source: USCIS quarterly all-forms reports · current live figures →
Common USCIS statuses
You'll usually see "Case Was Received", "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent", and a decision update (dismissed, sustained, remanded, or the motion granted/denied). USCIS often re-words equivalent steps; we normalize those so a real update reaches you cleanly.
Why tracking matters
The decision on an I-290B can reopen or end your underlying case, and a related deadline can be firm. Same-day alerts mean the decision or evidence request reaches you the day USCIS posts it.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my I-290B case status?
- Enter your USCIS receipt number in the free check to see the latest status from USCIS, then confirm your email so TrackPetition alerts you on any change.
- Does the I-290B have premium processing?
- No. USCIS does not offer premium processing for the I-290B. Check the USCIS processing-times tool for the current estimate.
- Is I-290B tracking free?
- The receipt-number check and email alerts are free — best-effort, we try to check about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram, a paid plan is available.
Related case types
TrackPetition watches every USCIS case type with a receipt number.
TrackPetition is an independent case-status notification service by Startup58 LLC — not a law firm, and not legal advice or legal assistance. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed immigration attorney. We are not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. Free tracking is best-effort: we try to check your case about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram alerts, a paid plan is available.
Stop refreshing USCIS. Let us watch your I-290B.
Enter your receipt number, confirm your email, and get an alert the moment your status changes.