USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Remains Pending"? 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: Mar 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: Mar 29, 2026

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 192,069 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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Finally approved

Lawfully Timeline – EB‑3 Other Worker Priority Date (PD): April 2021 I‑485 – Adjustment of Status 12/09/2022 – I‑485 filed 04/13/2023 – Biometrics taken 04/14/2023 – Case transferred 06/17/2024 – Case paused (visa number not available) 03/06/2026 – Case reopened & new card ordered 03/09/2026 – I‑485 officially reopened 03/11/2026 – ✅ Card was mailed --- I‑485J – Supplement J 12/09/2022 – I‑485J received 04/2023 – I‑485J transferred 06/17/2024 – ✅ I‑485J approved --- Short Summary My I‑485 was denied (status never updated to denied) due to a I-140 withdrawal, but it was a USCIS error since I submitted a supplement J and it was already approved.  A Motion to Reopen was filed and approved after 6 months. On the same day, USCIS reopened the case and ordered the green card. I‑485 was denied due to an alleged withdrawal, but I was never notified. I never received a denial notice by mail or online, and my case always remained as “Case Remains Pending” after my Supplement J approval.A few months after my priority date became current and I submitted my medical exams, I noticed the case was taking unusually long. After contacting USCIS chat, I was told — for the first time — that my case had been denied.With no official notification, I requested help from my Congresswoman to identify the reason for the denial. Once it was confirmed as a USCIS error, I filed a Motion to Reopen.After months of distress, the Motion was approved, and on the same day, USCIS reopened the case and ordered my green card.

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EB3-Unskilled Approval (My timelines)

Today, it was finally my turn. I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness — probably the best day I’ve had in the last 10 years. 2021  Feb – PERM (LC) filed (PD 2021.Feb) 2022  Jul – PERM (LC) approved (~1 year 5 months)  Dec – I-140 filed (Premium Processing)  Dec – I-140 approved 2023  Jan – Medical exam completed  Jan – I-485 / I-765 / I-131 filed  Feb – USCIS accepted fingerprint fee for I-485  Mar – Biometrics appointment completed  May – Case Remains Pending (CRP)  Aug – EAD & I-131 approved (Combo Card) 2025  Feb – Combo Card (EAD / I-131) renewal filed  Mar – Priority date became current (April Visa Bulletin)  Aug – EAD renewal received  Oct – Advance Parole (I-512 Travel Permit) received 2026  Feb – Interview notice received  Feb – Second medical exam completed ($480 per person)  Feb – Adjustment of Status interview (⌨️The interview was very tough, but fortunately everything worked out in the end.)   Mar –🍀 I-485 approved (MyUSCIS update) Total processing time:  5 years 21 days 2 hours  (From PERM filing to Green Card approval — excluding PERM processing stage) 🙏🏻I will keep everyone here in my prayers. I sincerely pray that good news will reach everyone who, today as well, is struggling with immigration issues and living between uncertainty and hope. I know how heavy this uncertainty can feel, but please remember you are not alone. I truly hope and pray that your good news will come soon.

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Case remains pending!

Hey just want to see how many of us are in the same boat! got current 1 Jan 2026. Case remains pending. file is in national benefits center! plz coment if you are current and in nbc. also what do you gyz think when they are going to start working all these files that are in nbc and recently got current!

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EB1 C India PD:Dec 2022 filed concurrently

PD: Dec 2022 (filed concurrently with medical) medical RFE: Sep 2025 medical received: Dec 2025(3bd Dec so date was not current) what to expect next ? PD is current from Jan 1st 2025. status shows Case Remains Pending

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any approval for CRP case?

anyone had i485 approval recently from Case remains pending since last year September 2024 while being current entire time till now?

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case remains pending

hi guys new here, frustrated and lost please advice the following message is what I have received after interview and responding to the rfe should I be worried? We are temporarily pausing work on your application because an immigrant visa number is not immediately available to you. Once an immigrant visa number becomes immediately available to you, we will resume processing of your application. my priority date is August 21