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: Jun 19, 2025|Next scheduled update: Jun 20, 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

70% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

61 Days on average

24% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

84 Days on average

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3% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 8,942 cases of I-130 in F2B category from the most recent year.

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Hi, i got a notification today that request for initial evidence was sent for my case. is there a quick way to know what the RFE is about before receiving the RFE in the mail?

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