USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means"? 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 13, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jun 14, 2025

Find out more about I-765 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

30% of cases received

Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration

1 Days on average

23% of cases received

Case Was Denied

13 Days on average

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12% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

30 Days on average

11% of cases received

Case Was Reopened

1 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 170,906 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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EAD / Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means to Case Reopened for Consideration

Hi Everyone, I wanted to address the issue regarding the latest USCIS glitch for EAD based on some AOS cases last week. Whether the case is marked as "Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means" or "case reopened for consideration," if it is clear that it is a USCIS error, can we expedite the EAD for those whose cases have been reopened for consideration?

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have no idea what that means :( I-485 is still “biometrics”

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I765 says case closed benefit received by other means

my I765 suddenly says “case closed benefit received by other means”. what could this possible mean? my priority date is not current so there’s no chance my green card has been approved. I did send my expedite fax to them last night so unsure if that had anything to do with the case update. anyone had similar updates and can share their experience?