USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Sent to Department of State For Opinion"? 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)

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Last updated: Apr 4, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 5, 2026

Sent to Department of State For Opinion
78% of cases received
USCIS received the opinion from the Department of State
12% of cases received
Case Was Approved
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3% of cases received
Sent to Department of State For Opinion
3% of cases received
Department of State Sent Case to USCIS For Review
Sent to Department of State For Opinion

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 4,775 cases of I-601 in Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility category from the most recent year.

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