In general, a USCIS cover letter should contain the following elements: USCIS address. Date of filing. Subject line that identifies the relevant benefit. Greeting. Short introductory paragraph describing the purpose of the letter. List of the documents in your package that support your request for the immigration benefit.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485).
Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.
The receipt number is a unique 13-character identifier that USCIS provides for each application or petition it receives. The agency uses it to identify and track its cases. The receipt number consists of three letters-for example, EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, NBC, MSC or IOE-and 10 numbers.
Although a signature may be considered valid if it is "photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced .... the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified." See generally 1 USCIS Policy Manual, supra, at B.
Follow these simple steps to check your case status with your USCIS receipt number: Visit the USCIS Case Status Page. Go to the Check Your Case Status page on USCIS. Enter your USCIS receipt number. Type the 13-character receipt number into the provided box (without dashes). Review Your Case Status.
The receipt number is a unique 13-character identifier that USCIS provides for each application or petition it receives. The agency uses it to identify and track its cases. The receipt number consists of three letters-for example, EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, NBC, MSC or IOE-and 10 numbers.
You may send your forms through USPS, FedEx, DHL, or UPS. We encourage you to save a copy of your payment, along with any tracking number provided by the courier, for your records and so you can verify the status of its delivery.
Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE)to obtain additional evidence and documentation. This may also help avoid adjudication delays if we decide that you do not need to be interviewed.