inquiries never worked for me, not even from senator. I ended up paying premium processing, but I never got an RFE, it was just crazy long wait time to be assigned to an officer

I did it 2 times. First time they just answered accepting that my case has taken longer than usual. Second time they even did not answer. I hope in your case you get a better answer/ action.

@somi najafi When was your PD and did you have an RFE?

@Green me please god Did PP give you an answer? Were you approved? When is your PD?

inquiries don’t guarantee a decision, but they can trigger movement on a case depending on the situation. Just to clarify for everyone: ✅ When USCIS does respond to an inquiry USCIS only processes an inquiry when: The case is officially outside normal processing time, The inquiry is accepted into their system, and An officer is required to review the file to provide a status update. In these situations, the response is usually: A generic update like “your case is taking longer than expected”, or A confirmation that the case has been forwarded for review. This does not mean a decision, but sometimes this internal check can trigger movement, and shortly after, cases get approved or denied. (So an inquiry can indirectly lead to action, but it is not a guarantee.) ❌ When USCIS does not respond If the case is not yet eligible based on their processing-time calculator, USCIS will: Reject the inquiry silently, or Close it without sending a response. That’s why many people say they never heard back — their inquiry simply didn’t qualify. 🔍 Important An inquiry is not a request for a decision. It is only a request for status, but the review triggered by the inquiry may result in a decision if the file gets picked up by an officer.