USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Fee Refund 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)

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Last updated: Jun 18, 2026|Next scheduled update: Jun 19, 2026

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

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 98,236 cases of I-485 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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