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 15, 2024|Next scheduled update: May 16, 2024

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Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

78% of cases received

Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

32 Days on average

9% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

52 Days on average

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3% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

35 Days on average

3% of cases received

Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It

19 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 5,883 cases of I-485 in VAWA category from the most recent year.

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Request for Initial Evidence was sent i130

What could be the possible RFE???? Got Request for initial evidence today We sent mostly everything Vacation pics, fight tickets, Graduation ceremony pics with family Family trips pics Our pics Marriage pics Car insurance together Joint account Same home address combined family phone lines Family flight tickets Christmas celebration pics with family

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I got a notice on my online account saying request for initial evidence was sent on Dec 12 and then 2 mins later I got another notice saying my case is being actively reviewed nothing is outstanding

which of these notices should I pay attention to?

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Request for Initial Evidence was sent (RFE)

Received a RFE 3 weeks ago. Can the EAD approved before response to the rfe is sent to USCIS?

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i485 -RFIE

update showing Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent On October 4, 2023, we sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. nervous whether this is about missing documents or medicals . who ever received such message was is for medicals or some missing documents? Appreciate your response . #i485

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No Confirmation from USCIS 20 days after Answering to the RFE?

Hello is it normal to don't getting congirmation after have answered to the request for evidence?? It's been 20 days since my lawyer sent the response. my case shows Request for initial Evidence was sent

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Confused

good night family ! Praying for approval news for all 🙏🏾 Has anyone been in this situation? On April 28th I received a courtesy email for medical . Medical was delivered to them on May4th . ( No update to say it was recieved ) . Today I got a notification “Request For Initial Evidence Was Sent” . checked documents tab there was no document with RFE so I’m not sure what it’s for . I spoke to a live agent through Emma a few hours after and was told “your case was approved today and is awaiting card production . Please wait for approval notice to arrive in the mail “. Checked documents tab there was no approval notice .