How to check the status of your visa application

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Find out how to check the status of your visa application online. And to avoid delays, learn how to update your address if you move while waiting for your visa to be approved.

Check the status of your visa application online using the U.S. Department of State's Visa Status Check portal. To use the portal, you will need to:

Select your visa application type (immigrant or nonimmigrant)
Enter your case number

If you move after submitting a visa application, notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as soon as possible. Access your USCIS account to learn how to:

Update your address
Use the Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool

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