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 19, 2024|Next scheduled update: Sep 20, 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

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5% of cases received

Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service

3 Days on average

1% of cases received

Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

2 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 14,172 cases of I-485 in EB3-1 category from the most recent year.

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