USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Application Was Closed"? What comes next and how long does it usually take? Explore the interactive chart below to find out! (Please note: Each USCIS case is unique and we cannot guarantee that your case will progress in a way that is represented here)

Last updated: Mar 24, 2026|Next scheduled update: Mar 25, 2026

Application Was Closed

100% of cases received

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

< 1 Day on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 927,034 cases of I-134A in undefined category from the most recent year.

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closed asylum

Hey everyone, I have a question about my case and I’m a bit confused about what’s happening next. My SIJ case was approved, but I also had a pending asylum application. Recently, I got an update saying that my application was closed and forwarded to the immigration court for adjudication. Does anyone know what this means in my situation? Is this normal after SIJ approval? What should I expect next in the process? I’d really appreciate if anyone who’s been through something similar can share their experience. Thanks!

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Asylum and Marriage based AOS (2025/2026)

I filed for Asylum in 2017, and basically nothing has happened ever since besides a couple EAD renewals. The last renewal I did was in 2024, which was approved but surprisingly, instead of the usual 2year interval, i got 5 years (expires in 2029). Fastforward to July 2025, USCIS scheduled my first Asylum interview for August 2025, which I couldn’t attend for a couple of reasons. July 2025, my lawyer’s assistant mailed out a request to USCIS to reschedule my interview date and we basically heard nothing from them until Feb 2026. Meawhile, I got married to my USC girlfriend of over 3 years in July 2025, and in September, we filed for AOS(I-485 and I-130) concurrently. a few days later, USCIS mailed us receipts notices acknowledging that they have received our applications and that they’re currently working on them. Feb 2026, I got a mail stating that my asylum application was closed not just because I missed my interview but also because my Asylum office did not receive any formal request to reschedule, hence, they forwarded the case to an immigration court, and my court date is scheduled for March 2026. not gonna lie, I’m kinda concerned atp. Any thoughts guys? should I be worried about ICE being there on my first court hearing? what happens to my current EAD with the case having been closed by USCIS? and if the judge decides to close the case due to my pending AOS application, will I still be able to work with my EAD while waiting for my AOS to be processed?

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765 closed with “benefit received by other means” and yesterday it was reopened for reconsideration.

Last day the EAD application was closed saying “benefit received by other means” though my 485 application was still showing as “biometrics completed”. And yesterday it was reopened for reconsideration. Any idea what these means? Has anyone had similar experience?