USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It"? 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 30, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 31, 2026

Find out more about I-130 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

53% of cases received

Case Was Approved

47 Days on average

14% of cases received

Case Was Denied

56 Days on average

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Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed

141 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 142,327 cases of I-130 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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correspondence was received and uscis is reviewing it

what does this really mean . I never received any RFE of any sort and this is the update I see after almost 4 years. please advice. Thank you fam.

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EB I-485 after RFE — next steps timing? spouse case not updated

Hi — quick question (employment-based case). RFE response was delivered about 5–6 weeks ago. Case was stuck on “Response To RFE Received,” and recently changed to: “Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It.” My derivative spouse case has not had the same update yet. For those who had this status change: • how long did it take to get the next update? • did your spouse case update at the same time or later? Thanks!