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: Jul 13, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jul 14, 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 Remains Pending

65% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

79 Days on average

10% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

168 Days on average

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8% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

152 Days on average

4% of cases received

Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

180 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 15,141 cases of I-485 in EB1-1 category from the most recent year.

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Facebook Messenger group for cases pending at NBC that are current and with Case Remains Pending Status. https://m.me/j/AbZ3Yw_HrzdpI4JQ/

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May 2021 PD

Anybody with May 2021 Priority date got approved? I chat with USCIS Emma and it says my case is located at National Benefits Center! and my status showing Case Remains Pending for last almost 3 years!

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Why aren’t we seeing any promising movements with the cases that are now current? Specifically cases that are in Case Remains Pending Status and in National Benefits Center. Everyday of wait is taking a year outta my life!!!

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June 2021 Pd

case remains pending …

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Finally Alhamdulillah one hell of a ride of GC has come to an end. EB3-Skilled PD: 02 Dec 2022 Row AOS RD: 12/15/2023 02/02/2024: Biometrics done 02/13/2024: Rfe(birth certificate) 02/24/2024: Rfe response received by uscis 05/30/2024: case remains pending 05/31/2024: I485j approved 05/20/2025: we ordered your new card 05/28/2025: card was mailed 06/02/2025: card in hand

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feeling hopeful

Guys today we see alot of post approval of unskilled category,, I feel so glad and congratulate those who got approved.. My PD is June 29 2021 , 1 week ahead to be get current.. maybe this coming visa bulletin moves forward and get current soon.. So those who are waiting for PD current be hopeful. That's all i want to say.. In my case i didnot get any rfe and schedule interview till now. And my is case remains pending at NBC since july 2022. Anybody have any experience or knowledge keep sharing ideas which help me alot.. and i will fully appreciate that .. thankyou 🥰🥰 #fingercrossed 🤞🤞