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: Jun 15, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jun 16, 2025

Find out more about I-129 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

31% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

5 Days on average

28% of cases received

Case Was Approved

7 Days on average

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25% of cases received

Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed

7 Days on average

7% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

8 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 37,123 cases of I-129 in H-1B category from the most recent year.

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