India USA Travel

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
  • Visit USA
  • US Travel Tips
  • Visiting Parents
  • Students in USA
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Vision & Mission
  • Visa Application
Categories
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • NRI FAQs
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Vision & Mission
  • Visa Application
India USA Travel
  • H1B Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Tourist Visa
  • Green Card
  • US Immigration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visit USA

USCIS Status – Everything You Need to Know

  • December 27, 2018
  • Mani Karthik

This article was last updated and fact checked on January 28, 2023 by Mani Karthik.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS is a constituent of the Department of Homeland Security of the US that looks into lawful immigration of individuals to America. Some of the services provided by the USCIS include providing citizenship, immigration, adoption, civic integration, humanitarian programs, genealogy and managing opportunities for people to work in the US. You can check for other details on the USCIS website.

In this article...

  • USCIS Case Processing
  • What is LUD?
  • How to Check Your USCIS Status

USCIS Case Processing

There are thousands of cases filed with the USCIS and the processing time of your application may depend on the type of petition. The processing of your USCIS case will be done in seven stages

  1. Acceptance of application
  2. Initial review
  3. Request for Evidence or RFE
  4. Testing & interview
  5. Decision and post-decision procedure
  6. Document production
  7. Oath Ceremony.

When you file a request for adjustment of status or I-485 with the USCIS, you get a receipt number that can help you track your USCIS status. You can use your receipt number to check if there is any LUD in your status.

Helpful Tip

When traveling to USA, travel insurance is much recommended.

Two great plans are, Atlas America and Safe Travels USA.

However there are other choices like these, as well.

What is LUD?

When there is a change in your USCIS status, it is called Last Update or Last Update Date. There are two different types of LUD – Hard LUD and Soft LUD. When an individual submits an application, answers the RFE, and submits the documents requested for the premium processing, the USCIS status changes, explains an article on Immihelp.

The USCIS will send you a receipt, approval notice, RFE, notice stating denial of application or other documents. Sometimes, your status might change without the USCIS sending these documents. In this case, you will get an email regarding the status change. This is generally referred to as a Hard LUD.

On the other hand, there might be some internal processing going on from the time you have submitted the application to the time it gets approved or denied. These may include adding your biometrics, identity check results from the FBI, etc. This is called a Soft LUD. There will be no notification of these changes, since they don’t really affect your USCIS status. You can know about these soft LUDs by keeping track of your account. You can log on to your account on any business day.

How to Check Your USCIS Status

It is extremely important to keep track of your status, since you may be required to submit some documents or evidence. Failing to do so at the right time may lead to delays in the entire process or even rejection of the application. You can easily check your status from your smartphone or by visiting the official USCIS website. You can also call the USCIS on 1-800-375-5283 or create an account with the USCIS for regular updates, says an article on BRIDGE US.

One of the simplest and most efficient ways of checking your status is to visit the official USCIS website, clicking on the USCIS Check Status option and entering your 13-character receipt number.

The USCIS website also provides a virtual assistant called Emma. Emma can help you with your queries and guide you through the website.

 

Join Our Facebook Group

Mani Karthik

Having lived in 3+ countries, worked for companies small and big in the USA, Middle East & India, I have a lot of experience to share about international travel, immigration and living as an NRI in the US.

Related Topics
  • US Immigration
  • USCIS
  • Visit Visa
Previous Article
Visit_Visa_USA_Process
  • Visit USA

What Happens if you Overstay on US Visit Visa

  • December 27, 2018
  • Mani Karthik
View Post
Next Article
Convert H4 Visa to H1 Visa
  • Life in USA

How To Convert H4 Visa to H1 Visa in USA

  • January 1, 2019
  • Mani Karthik
View Post
  • How to Get Admission to US Colleges from India – Complete Guide 2025
  • Eligibility Requirements for US Colleges – Complete Guide for Indian Students 2025
  • Top Colleges in USA That Accept Indian Students – 2025 Guide
  • How to Get Job in USA from India – Complete Guide 2025
  • How to Get Green Card in USA – Complete Guide for Indians 2025
  • Which Countries Can I Visit with US Visa on Indian Passport
  • Trump’s New Travel Ban: What Travelers Need to Know
  • Priority Dates for EB2 Visa: Complete Guide for Indians
  • What is the EB1 Visa: Complete Guide
  • EB1 vs EB2 Visa: Complete Comparison Guide
Compare Insurance Plans
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • NRI FAQs
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
IndiaUSAtravel_Logo

IndiaUSAtravel.com provides general information on U.S. immigration, not legal advice. For specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy or timeliness of information, and using this Website does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

We respect your privacy and use any collected data solely to improve our services. However, we cannot guarantee the security of internet-transmitted information. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

We do not guarantee the outcome of immigration processes, as success depends on individual circumstances and legal compliance. External links on the site are for convenience, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Some links may be affiliate links, from which we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. All content on IndiaUSAtravel.com is our intellectual property. Unauthorized use is prohibited; contact us for usage inquiries.

Email: info@indiausatravel.com
Phone: +1 (628) 201-9173
Address: Blogitivity Media LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan Wyoming, USA, 82801

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook Page
Recent Articles
  • How to Get Admission to US Colleges from India – Complete Guide 2025
  • Eligibility Requirements for US Colleges – Complete Guide for Indian Students 2025
  • Top Colleges in USA That Accept Indian Students – 2025 Guide
  • How to Get Job in USA from India – Complete Guide 2025
  • How to Get Green Card in USA – Complete Guide for Indians 2025
  • Which Countries Can I Visit with US Visa on Indian Passport
  • Trump’s New Travel Ban: What Travelers Need to Know
  • Priority Dates for EB2 Visa: Complete Guide for Indians
  • What is the EB1 Visa: Complete Guide
  • EB1 vs EB2 Visa: Complete Comparison Guide
  • What is the EB2 Visa: Complete Guide
  • US Green Card Renewal Process: Complete Guide for 2025
  • Dual Citizenship India and USA: Complete Guide
  • 100 US Citizenship Test Questions and Answers: Complete Guide
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • NRI FAQs
  • Spouse Visa
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Input your search keywords and press Enter.