How do I check my I-485 case status?

Enter your I-485 receipt number (13 characters from your I-797C notice) at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus or in your myUSCIS account, or add it to NoaTracker for automatic checks with alerts on every change.

What are the I-485 case status stages?

Typically: Case Was Received, Fingerprints Were Taken (biometrics), sometimes Interview Was Scheduled, then Case Was Approved, New Card Is Being Produced, and Card Was Mailed.

Does an approved I-485 mean I have my green card?

Approval of the I-485 grants permanent residence; the physical green card follows when the status shows New Card Is Being Produced and then Card Was Mailed.

Is every I-485 interviewed?

No. Many family-based cases require an interview, but USCIS waives the interview for some I-485 applications. Your status will show Interview Was Scheduled if one is required.

I-485 Case Status: How to Check Your Green Card Application

Form I-485 is the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — the green card application you file from inside the United States. Here’s how to check your I-485 case status, the stages to expect, and how to be alerted the moment it changes.

How to check your I-485 case status

Find the 13-character receipt number on your Form I-797C receipt notice for the I-485 (often starting with IOE or MSC).
Enter it in the official tool at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus, or sign in at my.uscis.gov.
Or add the receipt number to NoaTracker once and we check it automatically, alerting you on every change.

I-485 case status stages

Most green card cases move through stages like these (see our full status meanings guide):

Case Was Received — USCIS accepted your I-485.
Fingerprints Were Taken — you completed your biometrics appointment.
Interview Was Scheduled — an interview notice is on the way (many family-based cases require one; some I-485s are approved without an interview).
Case Was Approved — USCIS approved your adjustment of status.
New Card Is Being Produced → Card Was Mailed — your green card is printed and sent.

You may also see a Request for Additional Evidence (RFE) — respond before the deadline. If you filed your I-485 together with an I-130 or an I-765 (work permit), track each receipt number separately.

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FAQ

How do I check my I-485 case status?: Enter your I-485 receipt number (13 characters from your I-797C notice) at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus or in your myUSCIS account, or add it to NoaTracker for automatic checks with alerts on every change.
What are the I-485 case status stages?: Typically: Case Was Received, Fingerprints Were Taken (biometrics), sometimes Interview Was Scheduled, then Case Was Approved, New Card Is Being Produced, and Card Was Mailed.
Does an approved I-485 mean I have my green card?: Approval of the I-485 grants permanent residence; the physical green card follows when the status shows New Card Is Being Produced and then Card Was Mailed.
Is every I-485 interviewed?: No. Many family-based cases require an interview, but USCIS waives the interview for some I-485 applications. Your status will show Interview Was Scheduled if one is required.