USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "CASE STATUS"? 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 19, 2026|Next scheduled update: Mar 20, 2026

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

CASE STATUS

50% of cases received

Case Was Approved

< 1 Day on average

50% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

< 1 Day on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 95,319 cases of I-485 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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I-485 New Medical RFE uploaded but case status never updated

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accuracy of Emma/live agent

Hi all, l1a to eb1c here my I-485 has been pending since June 2025. reached out to a live agent via Emma and found out my case moved to Albany (non local field office) and my case has been marked as interview waived. the case status update hasn’t changed since my biometrics appointment back in July. is this information usually accurate?

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Time Procesing - Premium Processing

Hello everyone, USCIS received my response to the RFE on January 26, 2026. On January 28, 2026, the case status updated to “Case Is Still Being Processed.” For those who have been in a similar situation (especially EB-2 NIW), how long did it take for you to receive a final decision after USCIS acknowledged receiving your RFE response? If you were under premium processing, was your decision issued within the 45 business days, or did it take longer? Is it common to receive a decision earlier than the 45-business-day timeframe? I would really appreciate hearing about your timelines and experiences. Thank you!

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Hello everyone, I’m looking for guidance regarding an issue with my Employment Authorization Document (EAD). My I-765 (EAD) was approved on December 10, 2025, and my Advance Parole (travel permit) was approved on December 11, 2025. I received the travel document in December, but as of February 11, 2026, I have not received my EAD card or any USPS tracking number. Since the approval, USCIS has updated my case status three times, about every 30 days, each time stating “New card is being produced.” However, the status has never changed to “Card was mailed,” and no tracking information has been issued. My attorney already submitted an e-request for non-delivery, but we have not received any response from USCIS so far. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where the case remains stuck in “card being produced” for this long? If so, how was it resolved, and what additional steps would you recommend? Thank you in advance for any advice.

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File Supplement J now or wait for RFE

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