We got our NOA recently, but I cannot look up the case status at the USCIS site. I get an error message that's telling me the number can't be found. Is this normal? Do I have to wait for the biometric appointment letter in order to look up the case status? I thought that the receipt numbers would've been the same. Need advice.

I have that problem and my case starts with MSC

Saludos,
Caro

This appears to be mormal for a lot of people. I was unable to view my case until a few weeks after my biometrics.

Our receipt number starts with WAC

Check the fine print on the receipt notice. Ours specifically stated that we would not be able to look up the case until getting the biometrics notice. Once we got the biometrics notice, we used the number on that (which is different than the number on the NOA) to find the case online.

That's right. I was wondering if everyone else's extension letters said that as a lot of people seem to post this question. My extension letter said the same thing so i waited for the biometrics NOA and used the number on it.

I also have a problem not be able to see the case in the first notice too. But after that I got the 2nd notice (fingerprint notice) you can check from that. it's different from the NOA1 notice. So, use the fingerprint notice to check your case online. That's the right one.

I didn't read the fine print either, so I'm glad someone asked this question because I was wondering it too.

Ditto...Thanks for the clarification, I was using the number on the first notice, not the second one with the scheduled time. I just went on, tried it, and I'm in!

Thanks again,

JT