Magi Stark

So apparently in addition to the hard updates which usually trigger an email/text alert, there are also soft updates as a case progresses through different stages, which don't do anything. They'll have the most recent update on the case and a code to indicate where the case is at. For this trick to work you MUST BE logged into your USCIS account, and I think it only works with cases that start with IOE and some other types of applications. 1. Log in to your USCIS account. 2. In a separate tab, copy/paste the following URL: https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/yourIOEcase#here 3. Use control + f to look for "updatedat". The topmost "updatedat" will contain the most recent update date, either soft or hard. 4. Use control + f to look for "eventcode". The topmost "eventcode" will contain the most recent "stage". 5. Link to code descriptions. In my case, my code is FTA0: "database checks received," which apparently means my background check was completed and returned.

Hello everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've always found comfort in reading other people's experiences and thought might as well contribute and commiserate together as we wait. February filer under general provision here. Applied exactly 90 days before my 5 year anniversary. Here's the timeline so far. Field office is Minneapolis. 2/10/25 - Online application submitted. 2/10/25 - NOA + Biometrics Reuse (e-docs). 2/14/25 - Physical NOA received. 2/14/25 - Soft update indicating background check was completed.