How can I check my USCIS H1B status?

You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov. If your visa has been denied, you may find useful information on Ineligibilities and Waivers on usvisas.state.gov.

How do I check my immigration status?

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. It’s a good idea to also sign up for case updates from USCIS by creating an account (on the same page).

Can I call USCIS to check status?

To check your USCIS case status by phone, call 1-800-375-5283. You may inquire about your case status without a receipt number. Be warned, however, that wait times will depend on the volume of other callers inquiring about their case status. Wait time may be up to two hours or more.

How long does H1B approval take?

3 months to 1 year
How long does H1B regular processing take? H1B regular application processing time is 3 months to 1 year for approvals. It keeps changing based on current affairs and circumstances. During COVID-19 closures, USCIS did approve many regular H1B applications within 2 weeks.

How many days it will take to get H1B approval notice?

USCIS takes 15 days to adjudicate plus mailing time for Approval Notice; a total of approximately 5 weeks.

How can I check my immigration status with my alien number?

An alien number cannot be used to check on your immigration status. Instead, use the application receipt number printed on the application noticed provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to verify your status.

How long does it take USCIS to review your case?

AAO appellate review: The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case record after the initial field review. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO’s control.

How do I know my case is ready for interview?

You will know your interview has been scheduled if your case status online changes to “interview scheduled”. This means you finally have a date for your interview. You won’t see this date online, though. You will receive your notice with your interview date via physical mail about two weeks after this status change.

When H1B is approved?

Once an employer has gone through the various preliminary steps and then filed an H-1B case petition (on Form I-129), the processing is in the hands of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some applicants have been known to receive approval in as few as 30 days, others wait much longer.