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: Apr 1, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 2, 2026

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Name Was Updated

33% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

13 Days on average

15% of cases received

Interview Was Scheduled

95 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

47 Days on average

8% of cases received

Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

126 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 95,736 cases of I-485 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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My I -131 received date was 17th of march 2025, recently last month February my name was updated, after that how long takes times to approve ? it’s almost over a year.

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I filed on Sept 2023 for my removal of conditions with waiver. is any of you all still waiting like me? my last update was on Dec 2024 - name was updated. i’m getting so worried. also it’s my 5yr anniversary next year. can i apply for citizenship even if i have mot received any decision for my i751?

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

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I submitted my vawa petition December 2020. today I got a notification on form I1360 that my name was updated, I never changed my name or submitted any document for name changed, can anyone tell me what’s going on and if anyone has experience this before

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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 ?