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: Dec 4, 2023|Next scheduled update: Dec 5, 2023

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Case Was Received

54% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

58 Days on average

25% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

213 Days on average

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6% of cases received

Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

261 Days on average

5% of cases received

Expedite Request Received

154 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 83,109 cases of I-765 in Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application category from the most recent year.

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I applied for my EAD under asylum pending on Nov 12, 2023. I was checking my USCIS account I receive Standalone approval notice for 5 years. however, the status still CASE WAS RECEIVED NOTICE WAS SENT. is anymone of yous guys here experienced that before ? Do you know how long is gonna take to send the card? #Asylum #ead #Asylumpending

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I-212

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Hello. I petition my Mom back on May 2022. We filed both I-130 and I-485 since she’s already here in the US visiting. By November 2022 they sent us a RFE and so we did and we received the decision by April 2023 stating that I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) has been approved but the I-485 (AOS) was denied. We don’t know what valid reason made them to come up with that decision, but by July 22,2023 We sent another I-485 again and this time we used a Legal Representative. So until now the status of the application says “Case Was Received And A Receipt Notice Was Sent”. We received a letter not long after that update stating they will reuse the Biometrics from Past Year’s to current application so I assume it will expedite the process. The waiting period is hard especially when you need to do something. Hayys. Can someone please help me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Case transfer from one field office to another

My case was received my NBC when I first filed my i-485 and i-765. After my EAD was approved, my i485 was transferred to Phoenix field office(non-local field office). My application was there for 8 months and didn’t receive and update/RFE from there and now it has been transferred to HOUSTON field office last week(currently non-local). I used to live in Houston and it was my address when I first filed my applications but now I don't live there anymore but still the case has been transferred there. Do you think there is any reason behind it? My case status shows my file is still in NBC but when I chat with live agent through emma, they provided me with the update about the latest transfer. Any idea why it happens and has anyone gone through similar situations?