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: May 25, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 26, 2026

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Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

68% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

48 Days on average

8% of cases received

Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case

36 Days on average

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6% of cases received

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

55 Days on average

4% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

147 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 50,428 cases of I-129 in H-1B category from the most recent year.

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I filed my adjustment of status documents in November 2022 and my husband is a U.S. citizen. My I-130 was approved on June 8, 2023. I have received my work permit twice (June 9, 2023 and May 19, 2025). I had my I-485 interview on November 12 and about six weeks later my case changed to Request for Initial Evidence was sent on December 31, 2025 and I am still waiting to receive the RFE letter. I am experiencing anxiety and depression and I honestly cannot handle this stress anymore. Has anyone else had their I-485 interview and then received an RFE and how long did it take to get a decision after responding

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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!