USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Fee Will Be Refunded"? 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: Dec 24, 2025|Next scheduled update: Dec 25, 2025

Find out more about I-765 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page
Fee Will Be Refunded
50% of cases received
Fee Refund Was Mailed
50% of cases received
Case Was Approved
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Fee Will Be Refunded

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 187,985 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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is anyone get the status fee will be refunded for i485 religious minister??

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i485 status “Fee will be refunded”

Hi, after 4.5 months my i485 status got changed to “Fee will be refunded” never heard of it. it also says the processing will not be affected due to this. Any idea what is this ? do I have refile again ? thanks, anto

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