I tried to check my case using the receipt number but the web showed it as a validation error

[lovechocolates 0]

My fiance and I used a lawyer to apply the visa for us. I have checked my case number online using the receipt number, however I cannot find it. The web came up a message showing it was a validation error. It seemed the web cannot find my case number. Why is it?

[mark&rhiz 0]

My fiance and I used a lawyer to apply the visa for us. I have checked my case number online using the receipt number, however I cannot find it. The web came up a message showing it was a validation error. It seemed the web cannot find my case number. Why is it?

Hi....the same thing happened to me, so I wrote an email to USCIS and I got back an automated response that says my email will most likely not be responded to because of the volume...etc..etc....But 2 days later I got a personal response from a supervisor, explaining there was a slow-up etc, but now it is entered. I checked and it was there. Then for the next 3 1/2 months, whenever I checked, nothing changed until one day I got the approval email and then the hard copy followed a few days later. I have read where some people never get the email or see a change in the search on the status, but one day get the hard copy in the mail.

Good luck!

[Danu 19]

for me our application didnt come online until the day it was approved, then I saw a touch the next day and nothing since...it still says pending though we got our NOA2 in the mail the Thursday after I saw it finally show up. Others dont show up at all, some show up and never show touches or updates to the status. Its a very unpredictable thing, some people who enter the files into the system do so properly, others dont. When we called about it we were told it would never show up in the system. You may or may not be able to see it in the future. As long as you have a copy of the NOA1 you will be fine, though I know it does bring some comfort to be able to check it.

Edited July 22, 2009 by Danu

[tommys_girl 0]

for me our application didnt come online until the day it was approved, then I saw a touch the next day and nothing since...it still says pending though we got our NOA2 in the mail the Thursday after I saw it finally show up. Others dont show up at all, some show up and never show touches or updates to the status. Its a very unpredictable thing, some people who enter the files into the system do so properly, others dont. When we called about it we were told it would never show up in the system. You may or may not be able to see it in the future. As long as you have a copy of the NOA1 you will be fine, though I know it does bring some comfort to be able to check it.

HI i wouldnt trust the USCIS website when checking your case, i'm already in the USA, married and have just done my AOS, meanwhile on the USCIS website my case still says pending and its dated August 2008. i remember how frustrating it was waiting and waiting but once you have your NOA2 it will fly trust me!!! good luck on your journeys