USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent"? 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)

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Last updated: Aug 2, 2025|Next scheduled update: Aug 3, 2025

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

71% of cases received

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

11 Days on average

16% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

7 Days on average

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8% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

24 Days on average

2% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

< 1 Day on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 13,435 cases of I-485 in F2A category from the most recent year.

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