USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed"? 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: May 27, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 28, 2025

Find out more about I-140 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed

71% of cases received

Case Was Approved

< 1 Day on average

24% of cases received

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

17 Days on average

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2% of cases received

Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It

25 Days on average

1% of cases received

Document Was Mailed To Me

14 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 3,756 cases of I-140 in EB3-1 category from the most recent year.

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Rocket Science 🔭

I find it difficult to understand, why after a case for USCIS has been approved...it takes them soooo long to send the files to NVC???? like, I don't get it. AT ALL. Feel free to educate me 🤦🏾‍♂️😣 i-140 approved since Jan 28,2022 with PD Jan 19,2022 status remains at: "Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed" 60+ 🤯

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Are we the only ones??

So my wife got her I-140 approved Jan 28, 2022 and her PD is Jan 19,2022. We are yet to receive a welcome letter from the NVC. The status hasn't changed from "Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed". Is this a cause for worry?