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Can you look up immigration cases?

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Christopher Martinez

Published Mar 24, 2026

Can you look up immigration cases?

To get basic information about the status of your immigration application online, go to the USCIS “Case Status Online” page and enter your receipt number. Another important area of the USCIS website is the Check Case Processing Times page.

How do I find my immigration case number?

You can find your A-Number and Department of State (DOS) Case ID on your immigrant data summary, USCIS Immigrant Fee handout, or immigrant visa stamp. Your A-Number is the letter “A” followed by 8 or 9 numbers (such as A012345678). Your DOS Case ID is 3 letters followed by 9 or 10 numbers (for example, XYZ0123456789).

What is immigration case number?

Also known as a permanent resident card number or green card number, this unique number identifies your immigration case. The USCIS receipt number is a unique 13-digit code. Also known as a case number, it’s a very important number to help you track the progress of your case or identify a particular immigration filing.

What does CDJ stand for in immigration?

This number has three letters followed by ten digits (numbers). The three letters are an abbreviation for the overseas embassy or consulate that will process the immigrant visa case (for example, GUZ for Guangzhou, CDJ for Ciudad Juarez). The digits tell us exactly when NVC created the case.

How can I check my NVC immigration case number?

You can check your NVC Case Status by visiting the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC), which is part of the Department of State. You can check the status via CEAC portal or phone. Using the website will require a NVC case number for immigrant visas and an interview location for non-immigrant visas.

Where can I find DOS Case ID?

You will find your DOS Case ID (and you’re A-number) at the top right corner of your USCIS Immigrant Fee Handout. It’s a good idea to make a copy of your USCIS Immigrant Fee Handout or at least to write down your DOS Case ID and keep it in a safe place after your interview.

How do I check my i797c status?

Once you receive your I-797, you can check your status using the following steps.

  1. Visit the USCIS Case Status Online Tool.
  2. Enter the 13-digit USCIS receipt number. Enter the number without the hyphens.
  3. Click the “Check Status” button.

How can I check my NVC case number?

You can see the current status of your case or make updates by logging into the Consular Electronic Application Center at