USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Approved"? 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: Sep 16, 2024|Next scheduled update: Sep 17, 2024

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

Case Was Approved

85% of cases received

Card Was Mailed To Me

4 Days on average

10% of cases received

Case Was Approved

1 Days on average

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3% of cases received

Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

4 Days on average

1% of cases received

New Card Is Being Produced

9 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 12,292 cases of I-485 in EB2-NIW category from the most recent year.

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God is good🙌🙌🙌 Military Status

I said a prayer last night and ask God to give me a result before the end of this weekend and he did. Just got a notification from this site and when I checked USCIS, my case was approved just now. A back story: I wrote the Vice President office two weeks ago asking for her help with expediting my case based on Military Status and financial hardship and today I got my approval.. It helps to reach out to your congress man or woman, seriously. it won't hurt to try. it could also be because they have been approving mid July cases lately. I pray you all receive your approvals soon. thanks to a member on here that recommended this option to me, instead of just sitting and waiting. God is faithful! PD: July 17, 2023 1st active review: Sept 20, 2023 2nd active review: Sept 13, 2024 (same day I got my approval) #Potomacservicecenter

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finally approved

my case was approved yesterday. I was under investigation for a year because my ex file a domestic violence case against me. I was not aware until I was notified by the USCIS on the month of July. I sent all the documents proving my innocence and finally my petition was approved. PD March 9 2022 I-130 Vermont center

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Newark field office

Hi. I recently attended my interview and at the end the officer told us that the case was approved and that we should receive the GC in the mail in 2 weeks. But he said that only verbally and the website still shows interview scheduled. should I be concerned?

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I-751 Finally approved (no interview)

What a nice suprise tonight! - I rarely ever check my case anymore due to how long it’s expected to take..but randomly decided to look on the Lawfully app, only to find out my case was approved the other day and that I’ll be getting my 10 year card at last! but once we move to another state next year, I shall apply for citizenship. wishing you all the best on your journeys! ❤️

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Asjustment status

My husband did an adjustment of status for me and my two daughters. My case was approved a week ago but my daughters' case is still the same. Is that normal? How long does it take USCIS to approve their case if mine was already approved?

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Removal of Conditions and Naturalization Interview

I had my combo interview at the Milwaukee Field Office for my pending I-751 and N-400 applications. The interview went relatively well. The first half focused on the I-751, during which I was asked numerous questions about how I met my wife and about the various states we lived in since getting married. This part went mostly smooth. Afterward, I was given the civics test for the N-400, and I answered the first six questions correctly. The IO then asked me the eligibility questions, which I also answered. The concluding remark from the IO was that although I passed the civics test and met the eligibility criteria, they couldn't make a final decision until the I-751 is approved. However, the IO mentioned that the I-751 appears to be in good order, and it's just a matter of time before I see updates. I understand this is a relatively common occurrence, but I would be interested to know if anyone else has had a similar experience and, if so, how long it took for the oath ceremony to be scheduled. My I-751 case was approved, 3 business days following the interview, but my N-400 status is still unchanged.