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Check with USCIS.
Keep a useful record.

Prepare your I-130 or I-485 check. Keep the official answer, your notes and your next follow-up in one personal record.

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No account or receipt number needed. Device saving is your choice.

Go directly to the official USCIS tool

An independent personal record, not a USCIS document. It does not predict approval or determine whether you can inquire.

Example recordI-130

A personal working record · I-130 / I-485

Family application

Official tool not checked

Form
I-130
Category
Not recorded
Office
Not recorded
Receipt date
2026-02-14

Before your first check

  • Select the exact case category in the official tool.
  • Confirm the office in the official tool; it may differ from the receipt address.
Official answerNot recorded
Demonstration from the same model as the workspace. These are example inputs, not a person’s case or an official result.

Prepare the details

Keep the form, receipt date, category and office together. Leave what you do not know blank.

Check the official tool

Open USCIS in a separate tab. Record what it actually shows and when you checked.

Pick up where you left off

Save a personal PDF or editable file, add a contact response, and choose a review reminder.

A little preparation goes a long way.

Use the right reference for the question in front of you.

All tools

USCIS fee verification checklist

Gather age, category, filing method and related-form details before checking the official fee.

Forms Finder by Goal

Select a goal to see commonly associated forms — general reference, not advice.
Browse the form reference →

Understand what you are checking.

Plain-English context for your next visit to the official source.

All guides →

Is There a New Zealand Green Card?

New Zealand does not use the US green card term. Start with resident visa routes instead.

How USCIS Processing Times Work (and How to Read Them)

What the published ranges mean, why they vary, and how to read the official USCIS tool.

What Is My Case Inquiry Date?

The date your case is "outside normal time" and what to do when you reach it.

Other destinations, separate references.

Explore the existing country guides and points tools.

All destinations →
CA Canada AU Australia GB United Kingdom NZ New Zealand DE Germany & Europe
More country and programme references
NZ Parent Resident Visa processing timeProcessing-time trackerNZ Care Workforce Work to ResidenceRequirements & eligibilityNZ Green List Straight to ResidenceRequirements & eligibilityAustralia Visitor Visa (subclass 600)Requirements & eligibilityNZ Skilled Migrant points calculatorFree in-browser calculatorCanada immigration processing timesCountry overview

Keep the source close.

USCIS makes the official determination. PetitionPace helps you prepare and keep your own notes. For advice about your circumstances, speak with a licensed immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative.

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