USCIS can reopen an immigration case after it was approved in certain situations. Approval does not always mean the decision is final forever. USCIS has the legal authority to review and reopen cases if new information appears, if there was an error, or if fraud is suspected. This can happen weeks, months, or even years after approval.
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman’s 2025 Annual Report, USCIS continues to reopen and review previously approved petitions as part of its effort to maintain accuracy and integrity in immigration decisions.