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: May 29, 2025|Next scheduled update: May 30, 2025

Find out more about I-539 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Name Was Updated

76% of cases received

Case Was Approved

2 Days on average

8% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

211 Days on average

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Expedite Request Denied

150 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 7,200 cases of I-539 in H, L ext. category from the most recent year.

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Anyone got the status change as ‘Name was Updated’ ?

I got a status update as ‘Name was Updated’ for my I-485, although I haven’t done any name correction. ( I am derivative applicant of my spouse and we both got the same status) Has anyone got this status before ?

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i-485J approved, any indication of green card?

I submitted my i-140 back in the spring (approved back then) and then once current in July, filed for my green card along with Supplemental J. Today, I noticed the i-485J was approved and I also got a "Name was Updated" alert on my i-485 case. Any idea if that means anything for my green card approval timeline? or is it still super random? (EB2 ROW, PD is current) #employmentbased #supplemental #timeline

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name was updated what’s is?

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please can anyone say what is the next step from USCISmMy priority date is 9 August 23 and from 3 August 24 say Name was updated.I 140 normal process.

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i-824

Hi guys , i have i-824 follow to join me pending for my daughter, can i add my grandson when the case is in nvc? My daughter got a baby before my gc approved she is my derivate and now she is 22 year old but my gc was approved before her 21 years old but i need to be sure we can add the baby in the case please any answer will be appreciated 🙏 thanks .also i got update 3 days ago " your name was updated" i dont know if this is good or not? 🙏

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Vawa approval after 3 plus years

after so many years my Vawa is finally approved. all praises belong to God 🥺. I applied for Vawa in sep 2020 and on February 27 (last month) I receive an update that “name was updated” on my Vawa case. two days ago my attorney called me that he received my approval. just wanted to share this info because I know the anxiety and depression that comes with waiting and this info can give others hope. if you’re waiting just hold on a little longer. I only received two prima facie for the entire process. I was able to stay in status with my work permit because they had held my old i485 in abeyance . weeks before my Vawa was approved I received a 5 year work permit and yesterday my advance parole was approved as well. for those who have already obtain their green card through Vawa …. what is next for me ? and how long does it usually takes ?