H1B Status Check Guide 2026

Guide to checking H1B petition status on USCIS. Decode every case status message, look up receipt number prefixes, and know what action to take.

What This Tool Shows You

Check status at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus — free, no login required
Receipt number prefix: EAC = Vermont SC, LIN = Nebraska SC, WAC = California SC
RFE sent: you have 87 days to respond — contact attorney immediately
Case Was Approved: verify I-797 validity dates and schedule stamp if outside US
Status lag: USCIS online status can be 2–4 weeks behind actual processing

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