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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, next step, and rough timing context.

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“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent”

RECEIVEDGood news

Your case has been received by USCIS and is in the initial processing queue. Next step: biometrics appointment in 3-6 weeks.

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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
Receipt Notice→
Biometrics Appt.→
Interview→
Decision
Processing Times Vary

USCIS times change frequently. Check community benchmarks for real data.

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Processing Pulse
I-485 (EB)
Adjustment of status: employment
14.6–30.6 mo
stable
I-765
Employment authorization
10.6–14.7 mo
stable
I-130 (IR)
Family petition: immediate relative
12.9 mo
stable
I-129 (H-1B)
Nonimmigrant worker: H-1B
9–10 mo
stable

Processing times updated Jul 16, 2026· Source: USCIS

USCIS Updates
Jul 10, 2026

USCIS Plays Critical Role in Illegal Aliens’ Sentencing for Sex Trafficking Child Orphan

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in a federal investigation that resulted in two Venezuelan illegal aliens being sentenced to a combined 32 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old orphan, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

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Jul 2, 2026

Defendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States.

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Jul 1, 2026

USCIS Opens Asylum Office in Atlanta

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening an asylum office in Atlanta. Beginning July 8, 2026, the Atlanta Asylum Office will conduct interviews for affirmative asylum applicants at three locations.

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Jun 29, 2026

Man Sentenced to One Year Home Detention for Visa Fraud

Defendant forced victims to work without pay in deplorable conditions and lied to the US government

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Checked Jul 16, 2026 · Latest item Jul 10, 2026