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Current priority date cutoffs for family and employment green cards.
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Processing Times
Typical wait times by form, so you know if your case is normal.
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What does my status actually mean?
USCIS status messages are famously cryptic. Here's what the common ones really mean.
Case Was Received
USCIS has your application and assigned it a receipt number.
Case Is Being Actively Reviewed
An officer is currently working on your case.
Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
You need to attend a fingerprinting/photo appointment.
Request For Evidence Was Sent
USCIS needs more documents from you. Common, not a bad sign.
Interview Was Scheduled
You have an interview coming up at a USCIS office.
Case Was Approved
Good news — your case was approved.
Card Was Mailed
Your card is on its way.
General information only, not legal advice.
Common forms explained
A quick reference for the forms people track here most often.
N-400
Application for Naturalization
Becoming a U.S. citizen.
I-485
Adjustment of Status
Applying for a green card from inside the U.S.
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
Sponsoring a family member for a green card.
I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Work permit (EAD).
I-131
Application for Travel Document
Advance parole or re-entry permit.
I-751
Petition to Remove Conditions
Converting a 2-year conditional green card to a 10-year one.
I-90
Application to Replace Green Card
Renewing or replacing a lost/expired green card.
I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
K-1 fiancé visa petition.
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