JoseG 383 Posted March 16, 2013 I've noticed that many people don't seem to know that you have to create an account online to be able to receive Case Status Updates. I think this is because many people believe that by sending in the form G-1145 with their application, they would receive text and e-mail updates. The purpose of the form G-1145 was to notify you of when the Lockbox had received your application. After that, you won't get any further updates on your case. If you want to receive a notification whenever there is an update to your case, you're going to have to Sign up for it on the USCIS website. Let's get started: - First, go to this link to create an account, https://egov.uscis.g...tercustomer.jsp - You will see this form. Fill it out and click Submit. *Make sure to add a phone number if you want to receive text updates. - After you have created your account, Sign In using your User ID and Password. - After you have logged in, you will have the option to add your Receipt Number to your Portfolio. Click on Add a Case to Your Portfolio *You will be able to add your second Receipt Number on the next page. - Enter your Application Receipt Number, - Your application will now be added to your Portfolio. Click on Add a Case to Your Portfolio to add your second Receipt Number. - After you have added both Receipt Numbers to your portfolio, you will then be able to turn on the notifications. First, click on both of the boxes under Select. Then, click on E-mail Alert On or Mobile Alert On, or both, to turn on the notifications. - You will now receive a notification whenever there is an update to your case, like a Request For Evidence, Approval, Denial, Notice To Appear, Name Update or Case Transfer. No more need for constant checking. * Some of you will still be checking your status daily. 4 Admin, romero509, aloola and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswa83 302 Posted March 16, 2013 AWESOME post brother!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks. Been wanting to make this guide for a while now but I never got around to doing it, until now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albareyes 1 Posted July 25, 2014 I have a problem. .After I log in it tells me my account is locked..How can I restore it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erika22 27 Posted January 20, 2015 I emailed the uscis email address it says to email and nothing back just called and the uscis said that department is closed today due to high call volumes and hung up ugh these people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
