USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Decision Is Pending"? 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 26, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 27, 2026

Decision Is Pending

40% of cases received

Application Is Pending

59 Days on average

32% of cases received

Decision Was Mailed

41 Days on average

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7% of cases received

Decision Was Picked Up

14 Days on average

7% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

29 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 48,466 cases of I-589 in Affirmative asylum process category from the most recent year.

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Hi i have heard that govt will stop giving work permits to asylum seekers whose decision is pending. what about those who have 5 years work permit?

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Asylum interview done. Decision is pending for more than 2 years. no update please any one can guide. what should I do?

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planning to travel had marriage interview today and didn’t got decision on the spot

hey everyone I had my i130 and i485 interview today and IO haven’t approved yet he said I have to review your j1 visa (visa category I arrived) I asked him how long it going to take he said it can be today it can be one week but I also have to travel overseas I’m confused what to do, I do have i131 valid can I travel while my decision is pending ? any idea how long it gonna take to get the decision? interview was good officer looked satisfied

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i had my interview and know I’m waiting there decision, how long normally this take ?! after 8 years of waiting asylum case file in 2014 interview 08/2022