It can range from a span of just a few days up to about 3 weeks to see a move to approved status. It will vary depending on how huge of a backlog they are working on when processing returns. Patience is virtue when it comes to processing of government returns. And it's not uncommon to get state refund first. They use separate refunding schedules and procedures, so that happens a lot.
Just keep an eye out on the IRS's website for updates. If you don't see a change after 3 weeks, that is when you need to contact the IRS.
And you can use your State Department of Revenue's website to check status of state tax refund. Choose your state here
How do I track my state refund? and it will give you steps to track the status.
