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Free USCIS status decoder

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GreenLight explains confusing case updates like “Case Was Received,” “Actively Reviewed,” and RFE notices without asking for your receipt number.

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The decoder turns official USCIS wording into a calmer summary and general context.

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“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent”

RECEIVEDGood news

USCIS received the filing and sent a receipt notice. Keep the notice and follow official USCIS notices for any next action.

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Quick Reference
Common Acronyms
NOANotice of Action
RFERequest for Evidence
I-765Employment Authorization (EAD)
I-129Nonimmigrant Worker Petition (H-1B)
I-140Immigrant Petition
I-485Adjustment of Status
EADEmployment Auth. Document
Filing Stages
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Processing Times Vary

USCIS times change frequently. Use the official USCIS tool for estimates and inquiry eligibility.

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Processing Pulse
I-485 (EB)
Adjustment of status: employment
16.7–32 months; 24.4-month midpoint
stable
Source: ImmigrationTimes.org · all-offices aggregate range and arithmetic midpoint · not an official USCIS median · snapshot reviewed Sep 2, 2026 ImmigrationTimes.org →
I-765
Employment authorization
11.8–16.3 months; 14.1-month midpoint
stable
Source: ImmigrationTimes.org · all-offices aggregate range and arithmetic midpoint · not an official USCIS median · snapshot reviewed Sep 2, 2026 ImmigrationTimes.org →
I-130 (IR)
Family petition: immediate relative
12.9 months median
stable
Source: USCIS · FY2026 national median · immediate-relative I-130 petitions only, not preference-family petitions · snapshot reviewed Sep 2, 2026 USCIS →
I-129 (H-1B)
Nonimmigrant worker: H-1B
10–11.5 months; 10.8-month midpoint
stable
Source: ImmigrationTimes.org · all-offices aggregate range and arithmetic midpoint · not an official USCIS median · snapshot reviewed Sep 2, 2026 ImmigrationTimes.org →

Each row identifies its source, metric, scope, and snapshot · reviewed Sep 2, 2026

USCIS Updates
Aug 28, 2026

Recent Court Order on Hold Policies

On Aug. 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Red Eagle Law, L.C., et al., v. Joseph B. Edlow, 26-cv-04850-CRB (NDCA), enjoining PM 602-0192, and PM 602-0194.

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Aug 24, 2026

DHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.

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Aug 21, 2026

Chinese Alien Charged with Voter Fraud in Massachusetts

A Chinese alien residing in Andover, Mass., was arrested for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election using the name of another Chinese alien.

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Aug 19, 2026

USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).

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Checked Sep 2, 2026 · Latest item Aug 28, 2026