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USCIS Case Tracker
Turn your myUSCIS JSON into a clear case timeline. For OPT and STEM OPT, see estimated approval, EAD arrival, and job-start risk.
Independent from USCIS · Browser-local analysis · No USCIS password required
Opening your private case workspace…
Read every dated event
See the form, supplied status, event codes, evidence-request records, and appointments in one place.
Plan beyond the status
For an OPT I-765, connect the received date and current stage to approval and card-arrival planning.
Know your next step
Understand what each I-765 status means, then compare the timeline with the date you hope to start work.
Frequently asked questions
Is this USCIS case tracker safe to use?
Your pasted JSON is read in this browser and is not uploaded or stored. The case workspace does not load analytics or session-recording scripts. OPT Watcher never asks for USCIS passwords, cookies, or access tokens. Use a device and browser you trust, and clear the workspace when finished.
Why do I paste JSON instead of just entering a receipt number?
The JSON comes from your signed-in myUSCIS account. Opening it yourself keeps your login with USCIS while letting this tool turn the case data into a readable timeline. Sign in and open the link in the same browser, then copy the response here.
What does each USCIS case status mean?
A received status records intake; review and biometrics describe processing steps; approval, card production, mailing, and delivery are distinct milestones. Evidence requests require reading the official notice. The I-765 case status guide explains each step and its next action.
How long does I-765 take for OPT?
Timing depends on your OPT category, received date, and Regular or Premium path. This tracker uses the same dated community model as OPT Watcher’s processing-time tool, with a snapshot of Oct 2, 2026, to show approval and EAD arrival separately. Add your dates after analyzing an I-765 case.
Does a hidden event code confirm approval or a silent officer update?
A code or updated timestamp alone cannot confirm approval, an interview waiver, or an officer action. We show raw codes, referenced terminology, and uncertainty where a mapping is unverified. Confirm decisions through the official status and notices.