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: Jul 20, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jul 21, 2025

Find out more about I-129F case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Approved

61% of cases received

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

21 Days on average

19% of cases received

Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review

329 Days on average

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6% of cases received

Card Was Mailed To Me

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 3,901 cases of I-129F in K-3/K-4 category from the most recent year.

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CR6 conditional card on Approval Notice — But Married Over 2 Years! Did Anyone Still Get 10-Year Card?

Hey everyone, I had my I-485 and I-130 interview on the exact day of my 2-year wedding anniversary, and my case was approved the next day. when I was 2 years and 1 day married. But the approval notice says CR6, which is for conditional green cards. I thought I’d be getting an IR6 (10-year green card) since we hit the 2-year mark on the interview date and got approved the day after not on the spot. I haven’t received the physical card yet — just going by the approval notice. Has anyone else had this happen? Did you still receive a 10-year card even though the notice said CR6? Or did you have to file an I-90 to fix it? Any insight would help. Thanks in advance!

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still waiting on interview date…

my husband case was approved from NVC on 4th of February this year we are still waiting on interview date in Abu dhabi. is there anyone waiting on interview in same country?

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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.