USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Visa Bulletin Not Current Or Case Held In Abeyance"? 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 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 29, 2026

Find out more about I-485 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Visa Bulletin Not Current Or Case Held In Abeyance

47% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

47 Days on average

20% of cases received

Case Remains Pending

< 1 Day on average

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13% of cases received

Case Was Approved

31 Days on average

13% of cases received

Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview

98 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 18,687 cases of I-485 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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Visa Bulletin Not Current Or Case Held In Abeyance

my case was updated today again. my PD is June -06-2019 . now current is May-15-2019 . anyone get like this update?