The USCIS Online Account Number

The “USCIS Online Account Number” is a unique identifier assigned to individuals who create an online account withUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This number is used to track and manage an individual’s immigration petitions and applications filed online.

The USCIS Online Account Number serves a different purpose from the alien registration number (A-Number) and the case receipt number. While the A-Number and receipt number are used to identify an individual’s immigration status and track the status of a case, the online account number is used only to identify the USCIS online account.

Who is assigned a USCIS Online Account Number?

A USCIS Online Account Number is usually assigned after an individual has filed a petition or visa application with USCIS and is awaiting a decision on their case.

When a new visa applicant creates an online account with USCIS, they will be prompted to create a username and password. Once that is done, USCIS will assign them a unique account number. This unique 12-digit number is usually a combination of letters and numbers, and is used to link an individual’s online account to their immigration case.

Where is my Online Account Number?

The USCIS Online Account Number is on the USCIS account profile. Applicants may find the account number by logging in to their account and navigating to the “Profile” section. Where an application has previously been filed online, this number may be found in the confirmation notices or correspondence received from USCIS. Alternatively, where a paper application was filed and USCIS created an online account for the applicant, the account number will be printed on the notice they sent.

The number usually appears as a 12-digit number labelled “USCIS Online Account Number” on these documents. Where an applicant does not yet have one, they will receive one after creating an online account or after USCIS assigns them one.

Where applicants are unsure whether they already have a USCIS Online Account Number or need to create one themselves, contact USCIS directly for more specific guidance athere.

Frequently asked questions about the USCIS Online Account Number

What is the USCIS Online Account Number used for?

The USCIS Online Account Number allows applicants to access and manage their immigration cases online securely. Applicants may use the online account to file and track cases, receive notices and updates on cases, and communicate securely with USCIS about their cases. Applicants may also manage their contact details using the USCIS Online Account Number.

What if I lose the number and cannot recover it?

Where applicants are locked out of their USCIS online account or have lost their USCIS Online Account Number, it may be recovered by following these steps:

1. Go to the USCIS website and click the “Sign In” button at the top of the page.
2. On the sign-in page, click the “Forgot your username?” link.
3. Enter the email address linked to the account and click “Submit”.
4. USCIS will send an email to the email address provided with instructions on how to recover the username.
5. Follow the instructions in the email to recover the username, which will also include the USCIS Online Account Number.

Where applicants still cannot log in to their account or recover their USCIS Online Account Number, they should contact USCIS support directly for further help.

Does this number apply to cases filed outside the United States?

The USCIS Online Account Number applies only to those filing petitions or applications with USCIS. Applicants seeking a visa or immigration benefit from outside the United States (through “consular processing”) will not usually have access to the USCIS online account system or be assigned a USCIS Online Account Number.