USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Reject After Ingest"? 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: Feb 26, 2026|Next scheduled update: Feb 27, 2026

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Reject After Ingest

100% of cases received

Case Was Rejected Because My Check Or Money Order Is Not Signed

174 Days on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 94,655 cases of I-485 in IR-1/CR-1 category from the most recent year.

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Reject After Ingest

I received a notice today stating “Reject After Ingest” for my Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status. The notice, dated September 20, 2025, explained that my application was rejected and refunded because my priority date was not current on the filing date, and therefore an immigrant visa number was not available. However, my situation is as follows: Filing date: October 30, 2023 July Visa Bulletin filing date cutoff: November 23, 2023 Final action date: October 15, 2023 At the time of my filing, I understood my priority date to be within the filing chart. Yet, USCIS has indicated that it was not current. The notice advises that once my priority date is current and a visa number is available, I may file a new Form I-485 if otherwise eligible. I would like clarification on whether the rejection was based on the Final Action Date chart instead of the Filing Date chart, and whether my application was considered timely according to the applicable Visa Bulletin for November 23, 2023.

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I-485 Reject after ingest

today i received notice that my Case reject after ingest because your priority date was not current while filling but my EAD/AP has been approved and also interview completed May 2024. they requested to submitted new I-485 form. my priority date is Aug 2022. anyone guide me about this situation?