USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Approved"? 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 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 29, 2026

Find out more about I-140 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Approved

52% of cases received

Approval Case Decision Rendered

75 Days on average

23% of cases received

Case Approved

26 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Case Was Reopened

16 Days on average

8% of cases received

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

174 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 6,215 cases of I-140 in EB1-2 category from the most recent year.

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