USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Reopened"? 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 8, 2024|Next scheduled update: May 9, 2024

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 Reopened

25% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

11 Days on average

25% of cases received

Case Was Approved

41 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Case Was Denied

86 Days on average

9% of cases received

Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed

154 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 81,786 cases of I-130 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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