Check your Case Status

Case Status & Processing

Track the status of your USCIS case online.

Check Your USCIS Case Status Online

Tip: You will need your USCIS receipt number (13 characters, starts with 3 letters) to check your case status.

How to Check Your Case Status

  1. Go to the USCIS Case Status Online page
  2. Enter your 13-character receipt number (no spaces or dashes)
  3. Click "Check Status" to view your case status and history

FAQs

  • What is a receipt number? It's a unique number assigned to your case, found on your USCIS notices.
  • What if I lost my receipt number? Contact USCIS or your attorney for a copy of your notice.
  • How often is the status updated? Statuses are updated as your case moves through the process, but not in real time.
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