USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Denied"? 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: Sep 22, 2025|Next scheduled update: Sep 23, 2025

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Case Was Denied

28% of cases received

Case Was Reopened

62 Days on average

25% of cases received

Case Was Denied

6 Days on average

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20% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

61 Days on average

5% of cases received

Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration

28 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 129,417 cases of I-130 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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my husband filed an i730 follow to join asylee case for me to join him. I went to the interview August 13 and my case was denied due to 212(f) president travel ban proclamation. Does anyone know of any cases that were approved after the travel ban? also if anyone has a FTJ-asylee case from travel ban country can we connect?

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this is a widower petition. my case was denied after my husband died, so I had to file VAWA. what do you think they’re going to ask me?

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Removal Procedings after leaving USA before my Case was denied can

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice or if anyone has faced a similar situation. I left the U.S. in May 2024, and I had a pending I-485 application at that time. Just recently, I received a Notice to Appear (NTA) and was placed in removal proceedings, even though I’ve not been in the U.S. since last year. My I-485 was denied on April 4, 2025, which was almost a year after I had already departed the country. I believe USCIS or ICE might not have updated my departure status and assumed I was still present. Has anyone been in a similar situation? • Can removal proceedings be issued if you’re no longer in the U.S.? • What’s the best way to handle this? • Is it possible to file a Motion to Terminate due to lack of jurisdiction? Any guidance or shared experience would be really helpful. I’m planning to contact an immigration attorney, but would love to hear from this community as well. Thanks in advance!

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i130,i360 i need advice

Hi everyone, I really need some help and advice. I married a U.S. citizen in 2021 and filed both the I-130 and I-485 applications. Two months ago, I was scheduled for an interview, but unfortunately, my case was denied. On the same day, ICE detained me, and I was held for 45 days. I’ve now been released on bond, but I am currently in removal proceedings, and my master hearing is scheduled online this July. I am now planning to file an I-360 VAWA petition, as I was in a genuine marriage but experienced emotional and psychological abuse. I’ve learned that I may be eligible to self-petition under VAWA without my spouse’s support, and this could also help in fighting my removal case. I’m looking for a good immigration lawyer in Baltimore, Maryland, with experience in: • Denied marriage-based green card cases, • VAWA (I-360) self-petitions, • Removal defense in immigration court. If anyone has recommendations for a reliable attorney in the Baltimore area or has gone through something similar, I would really appreciate any advice or referrals. Thank you so much for your support!

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Appeal

Earlier this year, my son’s case was denied and I wrote it here, I applied for form 290B,i got a mail that it was approved on the 9th even though it has not updated on lawfully. The mail states that they have determined that they have sufficient grounds to reopen and the denial has been withdrawn therefore ordered for a new decision to be made on the case. please my question is how long will it take to make a decision on his case? Mine is still pending since March 24.

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case denied!

my case was denied shortly after they sent my letter for an interview date, I could not attend to the interview because my letter came after the supposed interview date., I called and was told it would be rescheduled! I got an email two days ago from USCIS and I was told my case would be replied in 10 working case concerning the interview! today i received a denial! what can I do? am worried. anyone in this situation ?