USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Fees Were Waived"? 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: Oct 29, 2026|Next scheduled update: Oct 30, 2026

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Fees Were Waived

43% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

289 Days on average

20% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

163 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Case Transferred To Another Office

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 203,669 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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Application was APPROVED in approximately 6 Months

Hi everyone, I’d like to share some information and ask a few questions. Are there any members here who have an MSC26 receipt number, meaning the application was submitted during Fiscal Year 2026? I would like to ask: 1. Besides the status “Case Was Updated to Show Fingerprints Were Taken,” has anyone with an MSC26 receipt number received any other updates? If so, what was the exact wording of the case status update? 2. Has anyone with an MSC26 receipt number received a biometrics update for the second time? I’m asking because I found a case with receipt number MSC261175…….. that has already been approved. The case history is: 1. March 10, 2026: USCIS received the application and fees were waived 2. March 24, 2026: Case Was Updated to Show Fingerprints Were Taken 3. September 22, 2026: Case Was Approved 4. September 24, 2026: Card Was Mailed to Me I’m wondering if anyone in this community is the owner of the MSC261175.. receipt number mentioned above. This is particularly interesting because the application was approved in approximately 6 months. Does anyone know whether the applicant may have requested expedited processing or taken any other action that could have resulted in the case being processed more quickly? If the owner of this case is in this group, I would really appreciate it if you could share your experience. Thank you so much! 🙏

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Hi people !!! How do I seek help from my local congressman?

My EAD is based on T-Visa. The fees were waived is what my application says. I’m unable to work. It’s going on 500 days and still no update. #tvisa #ead

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USCIS online account glitch

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I had a quick question about the myUSCIS online account. It seems it no longer shows any info for cases, just the link to their case processing website. Usually, I’d be able to see “Fees were waived” or “Fingerprints were applied”. Is anyone else experiencing this or do you know anything about it? God bless ✨

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vawa i360

guys guys!!!!!! Im c9 i already have my work permit and always had my work permit, i had a travel document and renewed it im still waiting since last july it still says fees were waived on that application and its in progress. now my i360 says new card is being produced and it says approved on lawfuly guys plz help me what card is being approved ?? im shaking

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VAWA AND GREEN CARD 2022 help

I filed a VAWA case as a derivative applicant through my mother. She is the petitioner and was married to a lawful permanent resident. We submitted the I-360 on October 31, 2022. I understand that we could not file the I-485 concurrently at that time because it only applies to spouses of U.S. citizens. However, we later filed my I-485 on February 13, 2023. In August 2023, I completed my biometrics appointment. I also received my Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Social Security Number (SSN). Additionally, I have receipt notices for both the I-360 and I-485. My I-360 case status has only been updated to show that the fees were waived. I have not received any Requests for Evidence (RFE) or other updates since filing. As for supporting evidence, my case includes: * Three police reports * Two witness statements * A medical report documenting alcoholism * Photos showing property damage * Chat records and audio transcripts * Personal statements from both my mother and me I believe the case is strong, but I am concerned about the lack of updates. I would like to know if this is normal or if there could be an issue with my case.

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vawa approval

any vawa approval from July 2022 it's been 45 months no update on my case just says fees were waived so far I received 5 pf n currently on my 2nd combo card.