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Guide · October 19, 2026

My USCIS case is not moving: is that normal? How to check processing times

Many cases spend months in "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed". How to know if yours is within normal times and what to do if not.

It is common for a case to go weeks or months without a status change. No movement does not mean there is a problem.

How to know if you are on time

Open the official USCIS processing times page.
Choose your form (for example I-485 or I-765) and the office on your receipt notice.
USCIS shows a range. If your case is past that range, you can submit an outside-normal-processing-time inquiry.

What to do while you wait

Keep your address updated with USCIS (Form AR-11 online).
Answer any letter or RFE quickly.
Turn on CaseAlerta alerts so you do not have to check every day: we tell you the moment it changes.

Sources

Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.

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