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: May 24, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 25, 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 Sent To The Department of State

38% of cases received

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

1 Days on average

28% of cases received

Case Was Approved

1 Days on average

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11% of cases received

Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It

70 Days on average

10% of cases received

Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review

483 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 23,105 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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Timeline for NVC Welcome Letter After Case Sent to Department of State

Just got notified that my I-130 case was sent to the Department of State. How long does it usually take to get the NVC welcome letter after that?

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does anybody have any idea what should I do next or what’s next step. been waiting along time

December 5, 2024 Case Was Sent To The Department of State October 9, 2024 We approved your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). September 30, 2024 We received your response for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). July 19, 2024 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). January 12, 2024 We received your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

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Approved i130 -Spouse (California Service Center)

I hope the following info will help those who are waiting for approval of i130 or going to apply for i130. February 10, 2024 (We received your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and sent you a receipt notice). April 28, 2025 (We are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time.)(approval letter was in document section. April 29, 2025 (Case Approved) May 2, 2025 (Case Was Sent To The Department of State) May 2, 2025 - I just got welcome email from NVC and just paid the fees. May 8, 2025 - Submitted all documents to NVC (CEAC) May 19, 2025 - All required applicant documents have been received and approved. (Edited the above info after each step) #i130 #spouse #nvc #uscis #CR1

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Case was sent to the department of state

hey I-130 F4 just got case was sent to the department of state what’s next now what to do. Any Idea? Thanks in advance. PD is June 2012

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I got approved on April 7 2025 my Case was sent to the department of state today please when will I get the welcome letter?

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now im confused.

april 4, uscis is working on your case april 7, i got my notice of approval april 10 today. i got another notice from uscis saying my case was sent to the department of state for visa processing. does this mean im getting the nvc email soon? or what? thankyou!