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: Jun 29, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jun 30, 2025

Find out more about I-539 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Approved

24% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

6 Days on average

24% of cases received

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

141 Days on average

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14% of cases received

Case Was Approved

124 Days on average

10% of cases received

Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

27 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 523 cases of I-539 in F, M ext. category from the most recent year.

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case type:I-130

My mom’s case was approved by USCIS on June 20, 2025, and it has now been sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing. • Case Type: I-130 (U.S. citizen filing for spouse) • Filing Date: March 29, 2024 • Approval Date and sent to NVC : June 20, 2025 Glory to God! Wishing everyone the best on their immigration journey! Feel free to ask if you have any questions about the process.