USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Request for Initial and Additional Evidence 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: Oct 20, 2026|Next scheduled update: Oct 21, 2026

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Request for Initial and Additional Evidence Was Mailed

67% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

26 Days on average

9% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

36 Days on average

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7% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

23 Days on average

6% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

6 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 203,382 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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Request for Initial and Additional Evidence

anyone got "Request for Initial and Additional Evidence was mailed"? i just got it 3 weeks after FBI notice. PD is March 28 2022. is there a difference between Request for initial and additional evidence vs request for initial/ additional? did I get both or thats just a general status?

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RFE for interview to be waived

Hi! PD April 16, bio Aug 13. Aug 23 got an RFE asking for my medical form I-693 THIS WAS THE TEXT • If you receive an interview notice in the mail, you must bring the information and evidence required to your interview appointment. Failure to bring the information and evidence to your interview appointment may result in the denial of your Form I-485. • If your case does not require an interview, you will receive a Request for Evidence with further instructions. Aug 27 status update: Waiting to be scheduled for an interview. Feb 8 STATUS UPDATE : Request for Initial and Additional Evidence Was Mailed On February 8, 2022, we mailed a request for initial and additional evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, does this mean that they will waive my interview? thanks in advance!