USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent"? 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 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 29, 2026

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Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

70% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

25 Days on average

6% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

37 Days on average

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6% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

4 Days on average

6% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

9 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 3,179 cases of I-485 in F1 category from the most recent year.

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Request for additional evidence was sent

Hello everyone I-485 (F2A) case had an action yesterday for the first time since Dec 2023, and it was sadly a request for additional evidence. Anyone heard of this situation lately? What kind of request am I getting? Nothing under Document tab. I know I will find it out in a week or so but just curious…

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🆘 HELP… what does this mean?! good or bad? request more evidence .. so I shouldn’t see an email yet, correct???

March 13, 2025 Request For Additional Evidence Was Sent On March 13, 2025, we sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number IOE The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence. If you do not receive your request for additional evidence by March 28, 2025, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. Current as of today at 6:53 p.m.

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Request For Additional Evidence Was Sent

Hello everyone, I got this update on my #i360 and I wanted to ask those who also had a #RFE on their i360 what is typically being asked? I see a lot of RFE on #i485 not so much on the #vawa case itself. For those of us who had this, what was it about? Thank you

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It is recommended to change the address from California to Ohio at this Stage? .

Case History - I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence 1. July 24, 2024 Case updated to confirm that your fingerprints were taken. 2. November 16, 2023 USCIS is ready to schedule your interview for the I-751 petition. 3. September 18, 2023 Your I-751 petition was transferred to another USCIS office that now has jurisdiction over your case. 4. September 15, 2023 Your I-751 petition was transferred to another office for further processing. 5. September 2, 2023 USCIS received your response to their request for additional evidence regarding the I-751 petition. 6. August 3, 2023 A request for additional evidence was sent for your I-751 petition. 7. March 11, 2022 Your fingerprints related to the I-751 petition were captured. 8. October 18, 2021 USCIS received your initial I-751 petition to remove conditions on your residence.

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i485 Request for additional evidence was sent(EB3)

Hi everyone, I've got my case updated today and it says, "Request for additional evidence was sent". Request for initial evidence was for my medical records, any idea what is the additional evidence they asking? Eb-3

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Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent Aug 19, 2024.

On August 19, 2024, we sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, Receipt Number__________ The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence. If you do not receive your request for additional evidence by September 3, 2024, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/ addresschange to give us your new mailing address. This date has passed and I've tried to get the e-request but to no luck. any help will really appreciate it. I did self petition. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️