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: May 15, 2026|Next scheduled update: May 16, 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

36% of cases received

Case Remains Pending

54 Days on average

25% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

63 Days on average

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18% of cases received

Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken

152 Days on average

11% of cases received

Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

584 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 26,475 cases of I-485 in EB2-1 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?