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 19, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 20, 2025

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Case Was Approved

56% of cases received

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

8 Days on average

22% of cases received

Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review

329 Days on average

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7% of cases received

Card Was Mailed To Me

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 3,798 cases of I-129F in K-3/K-4 category from the most recent year.

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Just Venting

I am just venting about my spouse in a place I know that he cannot see. So, our case was approved one year ago in May 2024 after waiting two years for the I-130 to be accepted. I immediately submitted all of my NVC documentation, however my husband screwed around for months getting his documents ready. Every time I’d check, which was weekly, he’d have some excuse. Because of his laziness, he didn’t submit all of his required documents until April 2025!! Nearly one whole year!! We just got DQ on May 5 for Montreal and of course we’re going to have to wait at least another 4 months for an interview date. After this is all said and done, it’ll have been a four year process. Am I wrong for being angry at him? I’ve never told him this either because what’s the point? I’m just tired of my life being on hold because of him.

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approval

I got two emails today ‘ we have taken action on your case’ 20 mins a part. case was approved.

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Sharing my Journey/ compartiendo mi camino

Dec 13,2023: Case submitted to USCIS Jan 10, 2024: First actively review Apr 24, 2025: We contacted the Congressman May5, 2025: 2nd Actively Review by USCIS May6, 2025: Case was Approved May9, 2025: case sent to departament of state May 10, 2025: We received NVC Welcome letter May 10,2025: We paid NVC fees. Today: We are waiting response about the payment. God is good✨Dios ha sido bueno.🩷🙏🏼

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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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