USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Migrated To ELIS"? 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: Sep 12, 2026|Next scheduled update: Sep 13, 2026

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Case Migrated To ELIS

100% of cases received

Case Was Received Receipt Notice Not Sent

< 1 Day on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 148,620 cases of I-130 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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my f2b priority date (11 june 2019) reached current in September visa bulletin in both charts but my i-130 is still not approved. Yesterday on 21st august my case migrated to elis.Now what should i do now

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here’s an update case migrated to elis…. really just mean they took the physical paper and made it digital . still have to wait

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what does it mean when one gets the message ‘case migrated to ELIS and new number given IOE?

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case migrated to ELIS

After 15 months of waiting, my I-140 status changed to “Case migrated to ELIS, and I was assigned a new case number, which shows a status of “USCIS is still processing case.” Any, can someone help me understand the clear picture here: what will be the next steps

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After pending 2 years and 6 month today received notification case migrated to ELIs

what should I expect? how long it might take? any advise or experience?

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Action Required: Check for 'Case Migrated to ELIS' Status USCIS is migrating some older cases to its electronic system. Please check whether any of your cases have the status "Case Migrated to ELIS."

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