USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

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

Find out more about I-140 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Received

50% of cases received

Case Was Approved

178 Days on average

25% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

162 Days on average

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6% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

195 Days on average

4% of cases received

Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

191 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 23,583 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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