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: Apr 5, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 6, 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

54% of cases received

Approval Case Decision Rendered

89 Days on average

21% of cases received

Case Approved

31 Days on average

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11% of cases received

Case Was Reopened

16 Days on average

7% of cases received

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

205 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 5,959 cases of I-140 in EB1-2 category from the most recent year.

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EB3-1 ROW Approved!

finally approved! PD 2/10/23. RD: 11/26/24. no RFE. case at NVC until was transferred to Fresno 1/16/25. no updates in between, only know about the transfer because of chatting with Emma. case approved today 4/2/26

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Case Approved

My green card journey has come to an end. Who could it be but God. Concurrent filing January 2022 VAWA approve July 2025 Case Transfer July 2025 Medical requested August 2025 Second Biometric September 2025 New card is produced April 01, 2026 Case Approved April 02, 2026. No RFE until the asked for my medical. No interview. The wait is long however it’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep the faith and keep praying. I’m from one of the 75 countries that has put on hold.