USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Approved"? 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 11, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 12, 2025

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Case Was Approved

85% of cases received

Card Was Mailed To Me

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3% of cases received

Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

< 1 Day on average

2% of cases received

Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

3 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 2,343 cases of I-485 in EB4 category from the most recent year.

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Vawa

Hey Guys ! I Pray Everyone Who’s Waiting Gets Approved Soon 🙏🏾 My Case Was Approved On the 1st Of April 2025 I Responded To A Rfe On Dec 10th 2024 good moral character good faith Marriage when I responded to the rfe I also sent my : i765 which was approved On The 7 of April 2025 My 131 still pending and Also my i485 with my medical also which is still pending. My Question Is How long after my vawa approval will I get an approval on my i485 ? Thank You ! You Guys Are In My Prayers

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Vawa

Hi Vawa Community I just want to say that, everything is going to be okay, your case is going to be approved. I know that the wait is stressful and sad. Gods timing is perfect just trust him. Here is a timeline of my case April 2022 my case was received I received 5 prima facie July 2022 I received the biometric appointment April 2025 my case was approved after 3 years. Just wait your approval is coming soon

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after been denied my case was approved and I already got my oath ceremony scheduled 🎉🎉🎉🎉 im so grateful thank you god 🙏🙏

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I-485 Green Card

How long does it take to receive your green card after the following messages “we have ordered your new card” to “Case was Approved”? Our case went to approved yesterday. We are planning on traveling in June so i wasn’t sure if we would get the green card by then prior to booking the tickets. Thanks

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My case was approved today 💃💃💃💃

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today my husbands case was approved thank you lord . keep praying he will answer you in time . we love you Jesus amen .