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 24, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 25, 2025

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Approved

96% of cases received

Card Was Produced

5 Days on average

2% of cases received

Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

12 Days on average

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Reminder Notice To Submit I-751

604 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 2,958 cases of I-485 in U visa category from the most recent year.

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Any PD Jan 2024 NIW case approvals?

Hello all, I have been following many i140 cases on this app for a while and people with PD Dec 23 are getting approved recently. How about us with PD in Jan 24? My case just passed 480 days (16 months) today and I am prepared to wait for over 500 days. But if you got your case approved, please share in here so I could know the process is actually making progress. Thank you!

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EB2 NIW - case approved

Finally….!!! Case has been approved today. By the grace of God Almighty Allah. 🙏 Best wishes for those who are waiting.