FTA1: Supervisory Review
What "FTA1: Supervisory Review" means on your USCIS case, and what to do next.
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What does “FTA1: Supervisory Review” mean?
FTA1 is an internal USCIS event code indicating your case has entered a supervisory or secondary review stage, typically after the initial database checks (FTA0). It does not signal a problem — it usually reflects a routine second look or quality-control step in the electronic workflow, and it shows up in the raw internal data rather than the public status.
What we see in real cases
From 680+ de-identified cases people checked with CaseStatusAPI that show code FTA1. Updated daily.
- Cases
- 680+
- Last seen
- Oct 2026
- Usually after filing
- 159 days
Forms it appears on
These are cases people checked here, not every USCIS case, so they lean toward online filings and people watching their case closely. Your own case can move faster or slower.
What should you do?
There is nothing to do for FTA1 on its own. It generally means your case is progressing through internal review rather than sitting idle. What matters is the timing and what follows: supervisory review often precedes an interview being scheduled, a request for evidence, or a decision, depending on your form. Compare your FTA1 date against your other events to judge momentum.
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