USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Request for Initial 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: Dec 14, 2025|Next scheduled update: Dec 15, 2025

Find out more about I-130 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

77% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

35 Days on average

16% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

60 Days on average

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3% of cases received

Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS

55 Days on average

1% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

147 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 43,640 cases of I-130 in F2A category from the most recent year.

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request for initial evidence was sent today

received request for evidence today but nothing is in my online documents. any idea how long it can take to reach?

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Request for initial evidence was sent

Hello Guys, Hope all is well. My status was just updated on Next message will you get section from “ New Card is being produced to Request for initial evidence was sent”. But the actual status is still CRP. I am wondering if anyone here in the community has been in this situation? I am wondering what could it be the initial evidence they’re asking for? Please share your experience if you’re on the same situation. It will be greatly appreciated.

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May 29, 2025 Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

May 29, 2025 Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent April 2025 Your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was completed, and your case must be reviewed I have done my medical I sent to USCIS last year, I was wondering what else they asked I was reading post most likely Medical or Birth Certificates. please share your experience.

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i-485 request for initial evidence

hey guys i recently got an update on my case. request for initial evidence was sent for my i-485 what does that mean and how much time do i get to send to uscis?

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Request for initial evidence was sent i485

i Hope they ask for medicals only! Can i submit my medicals which i did on Dec 6 2023 i believe it is valid and indefinite ? waiting since Dec 2020 Now Hope for the best!

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I-485 EB3 Category

PD: July 2022 Hey guys. quick question… is this normal even if I am not current will uscis take decision to my case? I am asking because just now I received a notification below, August 15, 2024 Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent June 14, 2024 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken. June 12, 2024 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Any thoughts? thanks in advance!!!