uscis online case status dates

[seanimo 32]

So I am just curious about the date that is posted on the USCIS website. The way I understood it when I began this process is that date would change whenever anyone opened up your file online. My date has not changed since NOA1 was issued. I do not understand how my case is even being worked on if this date has not changed. Will the date magically change or does this mean my case has not even been touched since NOA1. Finding out how screwed up this system actually is. Frustrating situation but trying to wait patiently.

[Deep35472 130]

So I am just curious about the date that is posted on the USCIS website. The way I understood it when I began this process is that date would change whenever anyone opened up your file online. My date has not changed since NOA1 was issued. I do not understand how my case is even being worked on if this date has not changed. Will the date magically change or does this mean my case has not even been touched since NOA1. Finding out how screwed up this system actually is. Frustrating situation but trying to wait patiently.

What's your NOA1 date?

No matter what how many times they touch your case, Noa1 date will remain same.

[seanimo 32]

NOA1 date is Feb 28Th 2014. I am not saying that date will change. I was thinking the 'last updated' date on the USCIS website would change sometime within this supposed 5 month time frame that they have. This would indicate to me that my case is actually being worked on. If this date doesn't change until they make a decision on my case then I can be sure this system is unreliable.

[Deep35472 130]

NOA1 date is Feb 28Th 2014. I am not saying that date will change. I was thinking the 'last updated' date on the USCIS website would change sometime within this supposed 5 month time frame that they have. This would indicate to me that my case is actually being worked on. If this date doesn't change until they make a decision on my case then I can be sure this system is unreliable.

When you change your addresses, or if you get RFE or approval.. They will update the status with New dates. ( that mean someone touch your case )

You can sign in and enter your phone number so anytime when they change your status, they will Text you.

[seanimo 32]

Yes I realize I can receive text and email alerts. I am signed up for that. To me it makes absolutely no sense that the only time the date changes is at approval or RFE. To me, if someone is doing background checks or whatever else they need to do, the date that they need to go into my file and update that info will change the 'last updated' date. Otherwise this is really just a useless system probably put in place to give people the a false feeling of control.

[seanimo 32]

Thank You.

Edited June 15, 2014 by seanimo

[Ryan H 3,821]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to USCIS Service Centers forum; topic is applicable to multiple processes.