USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS"? 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: Jun 6, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jun 7, 2025

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Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS

50% of cases received

Case Was Approved

1 Days on average

50% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

22 Days on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 84,267 cases of I-485 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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Case approval certified by USCIS

Hello community, So today I received an update on my pending 485 stating my “Case approval was certified by USCIS and been forwarded to the appropriate appellate office. That office will mail me a final decision”. Anybody have an idea what that could mean? My interview was on December 30, 2020. 130 was approved 2 days later and now this update on the 485. Should I celebrate assuming it was approved or it still under review or consideration? Marriage based AOS PD: 02/24/2020 Tampa FO Thanks.