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 19, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 20, 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 Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

26% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

179 Days on average

21% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

140 Days on average

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16% of cases received

Case Approved

69 Days on average

14% of cases received

Interview Was Scheduled

129 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 12,693 cases of I-485 in F2A category from the most recent year.

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# waiting & feeling nervous

hey everyone I just want to know how many days it will take generally to get the decision after I-485 interview mine was on 15th may25.. after interview the officer said nothing is outstanding at the moment if we need something we will let u know & handed me a paper & it’s already updated in this app that “ case is being actively reviewed by uscis” … what’s next…

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hi guy's I'm waiting for a response for my case i130 us citizen file for parents from 29.3.2022 only gets case is being actively reviewed by Uscis. have any case been processed from February

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i-130 Spouse

I just got approved : February 10, 2024 (We received your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and sent you a receipt notice.) April 28, 2025 (Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS) but when I checked the document's section there was an approval letter. Any body knows how much time NVC is gonna take to send me the letter and transfer the case to embassy ? please help. #i-130

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Updates?

i-130 October 20, 2024 (case has been received) i-485 January 23, 2025 (case is being actively reviewed by uscis) i-131 January 23, 2025 (case has been received) i-765 January 23, 2025 (case approved standalone case) any similar case timeline? do you have any updates? where are they working right now? saw some september 2024..

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Green card interview done yesterday

Had my interview yesterday, how long does it take to get a decision after interview for i130 and i485 they both went to case is being actively reviewed by uscis when I finished interview.

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Called USCIS on Friday

On Friday my husband and I called USCIS about the status of our case and we were able to get through to talk to someone. We submitted our I-485 and I-765 on November 1, 2024. Our biometrics appointment for both was on December 6, and the work permit was approved on the same day. On the same day our I-485 went into “Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” status. I asked if that was normal or if they needed anything from us and she said it was normal and not to worry. Our case is still at NBC and it will be forwarded to the field office once it’s ready for an interview and decision. Has this happened to anyone else? What was your timeline?