Under review → in progress

This status change usually means your application is still active and has moved into a new internal processing step.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: under review to in progress, status changed under review to in progress

Definition

Under review → in progress usually means the employer advanced your record from initial screening to a broader active workflow.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Recruiting teams are often coordinating interviews, follow-up checks, or manager review based on shortlist decisions.

Why it stays in this status

Scheduling constraints, applicant volume, and internal approvals commonly keep in-progress states unchanged.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts one to four weeks, depending on role urgency and process complexity.

What usually doesn’t help

Assuming the change confirms a final outcome usually does not match typical hiring variability.

When action might make sense

If no timeline was shared, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after about one to two weeks. If a timeline was shared, following up after that window is often reasonable while continuing other active applications.

Related statuses

• Application archived
• Application closed but no response
• Application in progress
• Application status: inactive

Disclaimer

This explanation is general and may differ across employers and applicant tracking systems.