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: Apr 1, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 2, 2026

Find out more about I-130 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

64% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

135 Days on average

18% of cases received

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS

406 Days on average

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6% of cases received

399 Days on average

4% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

403 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 36,440 cases of I-130 in IR-5 category from the most recent year.

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