USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Continuation Notice Was Mailed"? 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: Jul 21, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jul 22, 2025

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Continuation Notice Was Mailed

33% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

25 Days on average

15% of cases received

Case Was Approved

44 Days on average

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15% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

128 Days on average

15% of cases received

Case Remains Pending

22 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 15,182 cases of I-485 in EB3-1 category from the most recent year.

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I just saw a message in Lawfully stating that continuation notice was mailed. has anyone gotten that before? What does it mean?

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continuation notice was mailed. my dependent got approved what does this mean?

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Continuation notice was mailed

Hi All, the ststus of my i-485 application has been updated to “continuation notice was mailed”. Checking to see if anyone else came accross the same status and what to expect next. I have not received the hardcopy yet.