When you see the status “Case Ready to Be Scheduled for an Interview,” it means that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer who is reviewing your green card application has not found any major problems with your case. This is a good sign! It indicates that the officer believes everything is in order, and the likelihood of receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) is low at this stage. An RFE is a request from USCIS for additional documents or information, so avoiding that is a positive development.
At this point, your application has been transferred to your local USCIS office, where it will wait for an available interview slot. However, just because your case is marked as “Ready to Be Scheduled for an Interview” does not mean that your interview will be scheduled immediately. The process can still take a while—often several months—before you get an actual interview date.
The status “Ready to Be Scheduled” is a step before the actual interview scheduling. The next status update you will see is “Interview is Ready to Be Scheduled”, which means your interview is now officially on the way. Once that happens, you will receive an interview notice in the mail about one month before your scheduled date.
What Happens Next?
After your case is marked as “Ready to Be Scheduled for an Interview,” it will be placed in the queue for scheduling. Depending on the workload at your local USCIS office and other factors, it could take several weeks or even months before your interview notice arrives.
It’s important to keep your address updated with USCIS so you don’t miss your interview notice. Once you receive the interview notice, you will have the specific date, time, and location for your interview. Be sure to review the notice carefully and prepare all the necessary documents to bring with you to the interview.
Understanding the Process
The “Ready to Be Scheduled for an Interview” status is one of the key milestones in the green card process. It means that your application has passed initial review, and USCIS has found no immediate issues. This is a positive step, but remember that you may still face some waiting time before the interview itself is scheduled.
If you’re feeling unsure about what to do next, or if you want to make sure you’re prepared for the interview, Law and Visas is here to help you navigate the process smoothly. We can help you stay on top of your case, answer any questions you have, and ensure that you’re fully ready when your interview date finally arrives.
