USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Name Was Updated"? 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: Sep 7, 2025|Next scheduled update: Sep 8, 2025

Find out more about I-140 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Name Was Updated

61% of cases received

Case Was Approved

4 Days on average

15% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

28 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Case Was Denied

24 Days on average

3% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

82 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 25,028 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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what does it means, I never sent any documents or informed uscis about a name changed

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name was updated what’s is?

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