USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed"? 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: Jul 16, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jul 17, 2025

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Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed

62% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

48 Days on average

17% of cases received

Case Was Denied

120 Days on average

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12% of cases received

Case Was Approved

28 Days on average

4% of cases received

Document Was Mailed To Me

24 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 6,343 cases of I-140 in EB3-3 category from the most recent year.

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Notice explaining USCIS actions was mailed

Hello all. I'm fairly new here, I just got this notice after more than 3 years of silence on my i360 case saying notice explaining uscis actions was mailed. I'm worried, does anyone know what this may mean. Thank you.

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my case changed to "Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was mailed"

my pd is September 2020 i got Rfe for my medical 26 Nov 2023 i did my interview 27 March 2024 and i just got this notification yesterday. what is that mean ? my interview was good. he told me he may ask more paper but is this means my case is denied?

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Hey fellows Does anyone has recieved this kind of update after sending rfe for medicals, woundering what might be

Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed On April 24, 2024, we began reviewing your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number LIN. We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials. If you do not receive your notice by May 8, 2024, contact the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

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notice explaining USCIS actions was mailed

hey guys I just got this and I’m wondering if this is a good or bad thing

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Today we received “Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed. Does anyone know what is this? Thank you

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I-765 Notice Explaining USCIS Actions was mailed

hello, this is regarding my EAD. applied for EAD 7 months ago. Feb 12 - we canceled the request for additional evidence Feb 21 - notice explaining uscis actions was mailed uscis canceled RFE on their own, no RFE request was ever sent to me. what does this notice mean?