USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Form G-28 Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed"? 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: Jun 25, 2026|Next scheduled update: Jun 26, 2026

Find out more about I-765 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Form G-28 Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

33% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

168 Days on average

23% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

36 Days on average

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8% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

301 Days on average

7% of cases received

Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

347 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 196,716 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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VAWA Timeline Question: G-28 Rejected and EAD Waiting Time

Hi everyone, I filed my VAWA case in July 2025, including Forms I-360,i-131, I-485, and I-765. I completed biometrics a while ago, but I only recently received my I-765 receipt notice in June 2026. When I checked my USCIS account, I saw this update on my I-765 case: “Form G-28 Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed” (June 15, 2026). Has anyone experienced something similar? Did the G-28 rejection affect your I-765 or EAD processing, or was it only related to the attorney representation form? Also, after receiving a delayed I-765 receipt notice, how long did it take for you to receive your EAD? Thank you for sharing your experiences.

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I485J-Form G-28 Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

Hi, I received my I485J Receipt notice and along with that I also received Form G-28 Was Rejected Notice, where it mentions that My G28 form was not accepted and request to send a new G28 through my Legal representative. But in my case I did not go through Lawyer and I self filed all my applications -I485, I765, I131 & I485J. Am unsure why I got this reject notice and not sure what to do from my end. Appreciate some insights.