How can I check my immigration status without my receipt number?

How to Check Your Immigration Status Without Your Receipt Number

Losing your immigration receipt number can be a stressful experience, especially if you need to check your status urgently. However, there are ways to retrieve this information without the receipt number. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Contact the USCIS Directly

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency responsible for handling immigration matters. They can provide you with your immigration status information even without the receipt number.

• Call the USCIS toll-free number at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833).
• Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

When you call, you will be connected to an automated system. Follow the prompts and provide the following information:

• Your full name
• Date of birth
• Alien Registration Number (A-number), if you have one
• Date of last entry into the United States
• Country of origin

A USCIS representative will then assist you in retrieving your immigration status information.

2. Check Case Status Online

If you have an existing online USCIS account, you can check your case status without the receipt number by following these steps:

• Go to the USCIS website: https://my.uscis.gov/
• Log in to your account.
• Click on “My Cases.”
• Select the case that you want to check.

Your case status will be displayed on the screen, including any updates or decisions made.

3. Submit an Inquiry

If you are unable to retrieve your immigration status information through the phone or online methods, you can submit an inquiry to USCIS. To do this:

• Download the USCIS Inquiry Form (Form G-641): https://www.uscis.gov/g-641
• Fill out the form with your personal information and as much detail as possible about your case.
• Mail or fax the completed form to the appropriate USCIS office.

USCIS will process your inquiry and send you a response within 30 days.

Additional Tips

• If you have filed a petition or application recently, you can use the e-Notification service to receive updates on your case status via email or text message.
• You can also sign up for the USCIS Case Status Online system to view your case status and receive notifications.
• Keep a copy of all immigration documents, including any receipt notices or approval letters. This will make it easier to retrieve your information if you lose your receipt number in the future.