USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken"? 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 1, 2024|Next scheduled update: May 2, 2024

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Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

30% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

107 Days on average

24% of cases received

Case Transferred To Another Office

240 Days on average

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11% of cases received

Case Remains Pending

130 Days on average

8% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

80 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 11,668 cases of I-485 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

I applied vawa and adjustment of status in sep 2023 now my I 485 status changed to fingerprints were taken but I did not give fingerprints I guess they have used it from my past asylum application what does this mean my I 360 did not get any update just my I 485 changed to this is this a good news can someone pls help

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I-485 after 1107 days they updated the status to “Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken” what does that mean? Vawa still not approved. Feb 2021

they took my fingerprints back in September 2021

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VAWA APPROVED WHAT IS NEXT ?

Hello, my VAWA got approved January 9 th, 34 months long wait. I got only EAD no advance parole with it. Applied for I-485 march last year, as of now my status is “Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken” and this update was 200 days ago. Please if somebody can guide me of what to expect will be thankful. I don’t know how accurate this app is but it says on my I-131 and and i765 that I am 1st out the people that applied with similar receipt dates. Also on this app on my I-485 when I paid for deeper analysis shows I am on 17 th position also based on the time frames with similar cases , if somebody got similar experience with the same situation, will be happy to chat about it. Thank you, MB

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based on a pending I-485

I submitted a case inquiry to USCIS asking them why were they taking so long for the approval I filed July/5/2022 case was updated to show fingerprints were taken in 9/12/2022 and it’s been like that sense send in everything family pictures,medical ,and a lot more got the reply for the inquiry a month after and said it was supposed to be requested electronically I’m guessing because my lawyer filed everything electronically

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I-131 - Travel document - Dec-15 - Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken

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need help !

hello everybody! i have a question about my case 485 unskilled worker. my pd is 03/2020. i filled it on 03/2021. my case was transferred to NBC on 09/2022. and the last message i got from status online on 10/2022 is “ Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken.” i have not got any messages from that time . I wondered they forgot my case ? and what should i do now ? i asked my attorney and live chat . they told me “ your case is normal processing” and i can’t submit the inquiry until 05/2025. while many cases was approved even they have PD or filling time after my case. Moreover , my friend’s case applied at the same time and we work together for the sponsor. his case got RFE medical. i need some help ! thank you very much! hope everyone will get GC soon !