USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Next Step Is an Interview"? 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 9, 2025|Next scheduled update: Sep 10, 2025

Next Step Is an Interview

44% of cases received

Application Was Closed

98 Days on average

34% of cases received

Application Is Pending

37 Days on average

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12% of cases received

Interview Is Scheduled

27 Days on average

5% of cases received

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

21 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 39,008 cases of I-589 in Affirmative asylum process category from the most recent year.

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interview

Hello guys it’s been 7 months since my application for asylum said next step is an interview. Does it usually take that long or otherwise, is there anything I need to do?

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we came through the border 2022 me nd my husband,filled our asylum since 2023,up till now no any feedback each time I checked it keeps telling me next step is an interview in person,I-589

please is anyone in the same shoe with me

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my case pending since 2013 on " next step is an interview in person" what should I do?

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I-134A

Bonsoir! eske c tout case lew ap kntwole pousantaj ou. ou wè Interview a? (Next step is an interview?) swete Bondye touche dosye nou tt ki la ak yon repons pozitif🙏✨️.❤️

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Pending asylee looking for employment based sponsorship in healthcare

hi guys…. I’m currently a pending Asylee since 2017. I have American kids. working actively in healthcare and when I tracked my case it says next step is an interview. The problem is it has been saying that for a while now. I’m actually in health care and a Licensed nurse now and was wondering if I could get an employment based sponsorship to take my application to the next level. I’m actually looking for health care employers ready to take it up,and support my immigration process. I’m looking for placements anywhere in the States. Most agencies I researched on only provide sponsorship for RN ( registered nurses). I was wondering if anyone has tried this and what are the odds of an aprooval., or if there are recommendations for hospitals, facilities or agencies, plus a good lawyer who has experience in such a case. Thanks #employmentbasedsponsorship #pendingasylee #healthcaresponsorships

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Can a pending asylee get employment based sponsorship

hi guys…. I’m currently a pending Asylee since 2017. I have American kids. working actively in healthcare and when I tracked my case it says next step is an interview. The problem is it has been saying that for a while now. I’m actually in health care and a Licensed nurse now and was wondering if I could get an employment based sponsorship to take my application to the next level. I’m actually looking for health care employers ready to take it up and support my immigration process. I was wondering if anyone has tried this and what are the odds of an aprooval., or if there are recommendations for a good lawyer who has experience in such a case. Thanks #employmentbasedsponsorship #pendingasylee #healthcaresponsorships