USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review"? 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)

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Last updated: Sep 4, 2025|Next scheduled update: Sep 5, 2025

Find out more about I-129F case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review

28% of cases received

Termination Notice Sent

124 Days on average

26% of cases received

Case Was Approved

22 Days on average

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14% of cases received

Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration

31 Days on average

7% of cases received

Case Approval Was Reaffirmed And Mailed Back To Department Of State

37 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 25,295 cases of I-129F in K-1/K-2 category from the most recent year.

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