Do I have to create a new USCIS account for a paper-filed case even though I already had the account?

[ekdlsks7437 1]

I filed my I-485 and received a notice in the mail with instructions to create a USCIS account using an online access code to check the status of my application.

 

But, I already had a USCIS account before this green card application, and I used that account number on the forms for my green card application. I expected to check the status using my existing account, but it seems like I need to create a separate account for this.

 

When I tried to add the case by receipt number on the USCIS website, it said the case is linked to another account. Is it normal to need a new account for this? If so, which account should I use if I file a non-green card application in the future?

[OldUser 6,118]

Are you a sponsor or beneficiary? 

 

I-130 is for US citizen sponsor

I-485 is for immigrant who's adjusting

 

Therefore they are different accounts for two different people.