USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office"? 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: Jul 5, 2024|Next scheduled update: Jul 6, 2024

Find out more about I-140 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office

50% of cases received

Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office

6 Days on average

50% of cases received

Card Was Returned To USCIS

6 Days on average

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USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 15,650 cases of I-140 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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my card is been return to uscis

hello all, just got a massage now that my card is being returned to uscis by post office on my app now, pls why can I do so save that, it was to be delivered today but the post office guy did not come arroud. this is the same address I have been receiving my mail. I need urgent advice