“Case Was Sent To The Department of State”on your I-485 · Green card from inside the U.S.
An I-485 is decided inside the U.S., so this status is unusual for it.
An I-485 is decided inside the U.S., so this status is unusual for it. It most often reflects the linked I-130 or I-140 being sent to the National Visa Center, for example after a switch to consular processing. Check which receipt number changed and read any notice that came with it.
In general, on any form:
USCIS approved the petition and sent it to the Department of State. The National Visa Center (NVC) will handle the next steps for a visa abroad. The person sponsored will process the visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate. USCIS's part of the case is done.
An I-485 is decided inside the U.S., so this status is unusual for it. It most often reflects the linked I-130 or I-140 being sent to the National Visa Center, for example after a switch to consular processing. Check which receipt number changed and read any notice that came with it.
It is part of the Department of State. It collects fees and documents before a visa interview abroad.
Often a few weeks after USCIS sends the case, but it varies.
The USCIS status stays here. Track the next steps on the Department of State's CEAC site.
The typical range published by USCIS is 16 to 24 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.