USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration"? 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: May 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 29, 2026

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Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration

54% of cases received

Case Was Reopened

< 1 Day on average

12% of cases received

Case Was Approved

1 Days on average

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12% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

2 Days on average

4% of cases received

Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed

15 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 50,428 cases of I-129 in H-1B category from the most recent year.

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What does this notice means? “case was reopened for reconsideration” has anyone ever received this message for their I601a waiver?

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my I360 just updated to case was reopened for reconsideration i did not receive any approval or denial just case was reopened after 3 years of filing what could it be

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Hi I-140… I sent RFE's response and it appeared as received01/24... and 01/31 it updated to this status “case was reopened for reconsideration” and next day 02/01 “case was reopened” this is bad?

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