USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Sent To The Department of State"? 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: Apr 29, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 30, 2026

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 Sent To The Department of State

56% of cases received

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

1 Days on average

13% of cases received

Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review

883 Days on average

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13% of cases received

Case Was Approved

< 1 Day on average

7% of cases received

Document Was Mailed To Me

174 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 6,100 cases of I-140 in EB1-2 category from the most recent year.

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