After you file

Just to clarify terms ... you send your return and it will be in a  PENDING status until the  IRS accepts or rejects it  ... then if it  gets ACCEPTED  for processing  and it will remain as RECEIVED  on the IRS site until they process it  and APPROVE the refund when a date is posted for the release of the refund.   Please use the correct terms  in the future so a proper answer can be rendered.