Once you submit your request to United, you should receive a response within 14 business days. If you’re approved, all the terms of the status match/challenge will be communicated to you.
An example of this response may be: “You have been approved for Premier Silver elite status. The status will be effective immediately and continue for 120 days, expiring on June 30, 2023. If you complete 4 Premier Qualifying Flights and earn 1,300 Premier Qualifying Points by that date, your Silver elite status will be valid through January 31, 2024.”