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: Jul 21, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jul 22, 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

34% of cases received

Case Approved

116 Days on average

21% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

70 Days on average

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14% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

25 Days on average

12% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

159 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 12,246 cases of I-485 in IR-5 category from the most recent year.

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My I-485 is from January 28 2025, currently my case is being actively reviewed by USCIS… anybody else from the same date has any updates for similar case??

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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