Case Status Lookup
Check the status of your USCIS petition using your receipt number.
Receipt Number Lookup
Enter your 13-character USCIS receipt number to check your case status in real time.
Your receipt number is never stored or logged. We only record aggregate, anonymized data (form type and status code) to improve processing time estimates for the EB-5 community.
What is an EB-5 visa?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign investors to obtain U.S. permanent residence by investing in job-creating enterprises. The minimum investment is $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,050,000 in non-TEA areas.
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, investors can file I-526E petitions through USCIS-designated regional centers. Rural TEA projects receive priority processing and a 20% visa set-aside.
How to check your case status
Your receipt number appears on your USCIS Notice of Action (Form I-797C). Enter it above to query your case status directly from USCIS. Results reflect real-time data from the USCIS Case Status Online system.
Format: 3 letters + 10 digits. Common prefixes include IOE (electronic filing), WAC (California), LIN (Nebraska), SRC (Texas), and EAC (Vermont).
Current EB-5 processing times
I-526E (Regional Center)
Processing depends on associated I-956F adjudication. Reflects only petitions whose I-956F has been adjudicated.
I-526E (Rural TEA)
PriorityUSCIS does not publish separate Rural processing times. Industry data suggests ~14 months for Rural filings.
I-526 (Legacy/Direct)
Legacy standalone investor petitions. USCIS prioritizes cases with visa availability.
I-829 (Remove Conditions)
Petition to remove conditions on residence. Does not include public law cases (1997 to 2004).
Processing time ranges are based on USCIS published data and are updated periodically. Actual processing times vary by case complexity, service center workload, and whether requests for evidence are issued.
This tool mirrors publicly available USCIS case status information. It does not constitute legal advice. Status information is provided as-is and may be delayed. Consult your attorney for case-specific guidance.