USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed 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: May 30, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 31, 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 Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

42% of cases received

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS

< 1 Day on average

24% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

104 Days on average

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18% of cases received

Case Approved

42 Days on average

11% of cases received

Case Was Denied

5 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 30,114 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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case being actively reviewed

I would like to know if anyone whose I-485 has already approved ever saw the status update “Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS”; if so, how long after that did received a response

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HELP 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

hi guys, I just had an interview yesterday with my husband in NYC Immigration office in Manhattan. My husband is citizen, and he petitioned for my green card. The interview was like about 30mins-ish, and it went pretty quick. At the end of the interview, the officer gave us a white paper notice saying that “your case is being held for review, ……”, and then after few hours(same day) my USCIS account changed to “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS” for both I130, and 485. can someone please let me know what that means? anyone has similar situation? please help, thank you!! 🙏🏼 #greencard #F2A #Citizen #NYC

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interview today

I had my I-485 (EB-2) adjustment of status interview today at 9:15 AM, and I wanted to share my experience to help others who may be in a similar situation. I arrived early and was called in without issues. The interview lasted approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. The first part of the interview consisted mostly of yes/no questions directly from the I-485 application (standard admissibility and background questions). After that, the officer asked case-specific questions, mainly related to my immigration history and employment-based petition. Nothing unusual or unexpected came up. The officer was professional and thorough. There were no accusations, no trick questions, and no requests for additional documents during the interview. At the end of the interview, the officer informed me that they would need to conduct an immigration review and discuss the case with a supervisor before adjudicating. No decision was given on the spot, and I was told to wait for the official update. Overall, the interview felt procedural and straightforward, even though it was long. I left feeling that the officer wanted to make sure everything was properly reviewed before making a final decision. I’ll update once there is movement on the case. Hope this helps others going through the process. time line 07/29/2025 – Case accepted (Receipt notice issued) 07/31/2025 – Case actively being reviewed 01/15/2026 – Interview scheduled 02/10/2026 – 2:15 PM – I-485 interview completed 02/10/2026 – ~4:40 PM – Status updated to: “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS” (FTA1 – post-interview update)

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Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

today i received another notification but no approval letter so far under documents section.what could be the next step? f2a pd dec 21,22

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Still Waiting After Green Card Interview – I-130 & I-485 Pending

It’s been over 302 days since my green card interview, and I’m still waiting with no decision. On December 11, 2025, my I-485 status changed to “case is being actively reviewed by USCIS,” but nothing since then. This process has been incredibly stressful and exhausting. Is anyone else in the same boat? Both my I-130 and I-485 are still pending.

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Houston office

over 2 months since our interview in November. we were given the white paper and was told we should be getting something in the mail within a month. Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS since that date. nothing has changed and been radio silence ever since. this is dragging and very frustrating.