The USCIS online tracking system is a good start. However, it fails to provide sufficient information about petitioners’ applications. Users receive a receipt number upon filing their petitions with the USCIS. They can then go online, type in the receipt number, and obtain a status update.
Unfortunately, the information provided is sparse and not very detailed. The case updates primarily state that the petition has been received, that additional information was requested, or that a decision was made and the applicant will be informed.
The system is inadequate in that it fails to provide information about cases that were transferred between offices. The system doesn’t provide information about which office the transferred file was eventually sent to.
The USCIS recognizes that the system needs to be updated to provide more useful and detailed information. In a recent letter to American Immigration Lawyers Association, it indicated that it would be developing a software update that would offer more detailed information. Unfortunately, as of 12/31/2010, no new developments can be reported. Hopefully the update will arrive soon in 2011.
Unfortunately, the information provided is sparse and not very detailed. The case updates primarily state that the petition has been received, that additional information was requested, or that a decision was made and the applicant will be informed.
The system is inadequate in that it fails to provide information about cases that were transferred between offices. The system doesn’t provide information about which office the transferred file was eventually sent to.
The USCIS recognizes that the system needs to be updated to provide more useful and detailed information. In a recent letter to American Immigration Lawyers Association, it indicated that it would be developing a software update that would offer more detailed information. Unfortunately, as of 12/31/2010, no new developments can be reported. Hopefully the update will arrive soon in 2011.
