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: Jul 27, 2026|Next scheduled update: Jul 28, 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 Migrated To ELIS

25% of cases received

Case Approved

107 Days on average

25% of cases received

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS

< 1 Day on average

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25% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

113 Days on average

25% of cases received

Case Was Denied

132 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 31,652 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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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

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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."

what thie msg mean

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Case Migrated to ELIS

Today I received a notification “Case Migrated to ELIS”. However, lawfully does not say what process is (I have more than 1, the i140 and the others from AOS). My i140 is 20 months with no status update (still being processed). Does anybody had this same message?

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anybody who has any idea?

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." If so, re-add the new IOE cases to tracking.

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