USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Card Was Produced"? 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: May 10, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 11, 2026

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Card Was Produced

75% of cases received

Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

3 Days on average

25% of cases received

Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

< 1 Day on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 4,191 cases of I-129F in K-3/K-4 category from the most recent year.

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Finally Greened

Hi All, PFB my timelines, happy to help with any questions Category: EB1C Country: India Visa: Came on L1A, changed status to H1B on Oct'25 I140 Filed (Priority Date): 1/31/2023 I140 Approved: July 2023 PD becomes current in filing action chart: Oct'25 Visa Bulletin I485+EAD+AP filed: 10/23/2025 Biometric Appointment: 11/24/2025 (2 FTA0 API updates) API Silent Update: 12/23/2025 (Emma confirmed case transferred to Santa Ana FO/Non local FO) PD becomes current in final action chart: Jan'26 Visa Bulletin EAD+AP Combo Approval for me and kid, Only EAD approved for Wife: 1/14/2026 I485J Approval + Third FTA0 (for me and wife) + Silent update for kid: 3/25/2026 Emma confirmed - Interview is waived, file is complete, case actively being reviewed: 3/31/2026 I485 Approved for all 3: 4/15/2026 Card was Produced Status: 4/20/2026 Card received in mail: 4/23/2026

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i485 was Approved and Card was Produced

I would like to thank to lawfully for all the information that I have learned. my case was approved i485 last April 8, 2026 I really cried. Thank you Lord. I will keep on praying for everyone. Just have faith. Thanks again!

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Greened!!🎉🎉

Hold on-progress is happening. Worth the wait everyone I-140 PP my case RFE for I-140 biometric on 1/5/2026 No RFE for I-485, No interview. Approved on 3/27/2026 card was produced notification on 4/2/2026 received card on 4/7/2026

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EAD card for dependent produced

my wife ead card was produced some minutes ago after being approved since December. Mine which is the principal applicant, both ead card and I-485 is not approved yet. we submitted since October and did biometric October. when should we expected I-485 approval? we are from one of the banned countries

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751

Hello Guys, this is my timeline -March 2023 submitted the form I-751 as jointly. - December 2025: Received an update that they scheduled an interview. - February 6,2026: I attended the interview and they did the interview as waiver because I got divorced. -February 7,2026: Case approved and new card is being produced February 13,2026: Card Was Produced. February 17,2026: Received the Card. Thanks to everyone for your indirect help and good luck.

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EAD SIJS TIMELINE PRODUCTUON

I know every case is different but I wanted to share my timeline if you have any questions let me know.. Jan 31, 2025 - We received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and sent you a receipt March 21, We scheduled you for a biometrics appointment Apr 10, 2025 -We are actively reviewing your Form 1-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Dec 24, 2025 -Your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, has been approved Jan 7, 2025 - Card was produced Jan 12 ,2026 - Card Delivered