Immigration Tools Hub — USCIS Case Parser & Receipt Decoder

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Case Parser

Turn raw USCIS JSON into a readable event timeline

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Receipt Decoder

Identify service center & filing date from your receipt #

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Processing Timeline

Monthly I-485 processing time trends at NBC

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Visa Bulletin

EB & family priority date breakdowns each month

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Blog

Guides, news, and deep-dives on USCIS processes

Disclaimer

This tool provides estimates for reference only. For official information, visit USCIS.gov.

Case Parser

Paste your USCIS case JSON to extract a plain-English event timeline and case summary.

case-data.json

🔒 Your data is processed locally and never stored or transmitted.

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Parsed results will appear here

Paste your USCIS JSON on the left and click Parse JSON

🔍 Receipt Number Decoder

Enter a USCIS receipt number to identify the service center that processed it. For your actual case status, please log in to my.uscis.gov.

Receipt Number:

📊 I-485 Processing Time Trend (NBC)

Monthly snapshot of the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) processing-time range published by USCIS for the National Benefits Center. The chart below tracks the upper bound of that range over time.

📌 Data source & methodology: Values are compiled by the site operator from the official USCIS Processing Times page on the first of each month. USCIS does not publish a historical time-series, so this chart reflects manually-collected snapshots and is provided for reference only. For the current live figure, use the Case Status tab above.

Month	Time	Change	Trend

📅 Visa Bulletin — Priority Dates

Monthly analysis of USCIS Visa Bulletin priority dates for employment-based and family-based categories.

June 16, 2026 · Latest

Visa Bulletin July 2026: India EB-2 Unavailable, EB-1 Retrogresses Again

India EB-2 exhausted for all of FY2026. EB-1 dropped 2 months. China EB-3 jumped 5 months. Full July 2026 priority date breakdown.

Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB & Family Priority Dates

India EB-2 stuck at Sept 2013 again. EB-3 moved one month. EB-1 mostly current. Full June 2026 priority date breakdown.

New bulletins added monthly as DOS releases them.

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Your I-485 has been pending for 18+ months and your medical exam feels expired. Here's what USCIS policy actually says about I-693 validity — and when you'd actually need a new one.

USCIS Ghost Update: What It Is, How to Detect It, and What to Do

Your case JSON shows APPV but the website still says Actively Reviewed. Here's why that gap exists, how long it lasts, and what to watch for in your event log.

USCIS Event Code H008: Biometrics Reused — What It Means for Your I-485

H008 means your fingerprints were reused from a prior application — no new appointment needed. But it does not mean approval is close. Here's the full journey after H008.

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H-1B Green Card Rule Change (May 2026): Do You Have to Leave the US?

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BREAKINGMay 22, 2026

USCIS Policy Memo 2026: Your I-485 Can Now Be Denied Even If You're Eligible

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What "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed" Actually Means on USCIS

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Why Is My USCIS Case Status Not Updating?

Background checks, batch processing, and service center queues are why your status looks frozen. Here's how to tell which reason applies to your case.

Where to Find Your USCIS Receipt Number on I-797, Text, or Online Account

Your receipt number is on Form I-797C, in your USCIS text alert, and in your online account — but they don't arrive at the same time. Here's where to look first.

USCIS API Decoder: What Extra Case Details Can You See?

The public status page gives you one line. The API response gives you event codes, timestamps, and internal stage data. Here's what to look for.

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Visa Bulletin July 2026: India EB-2 Unavailable, EB-1 Retrogresses Again

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BULLETINMay 2026

Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB & Family Priority Dates

India EB-2 stuck at Sept 2013 again. EB-3 moved one month. Full June 2026 priority date breakdown and what it means if you're still years from current.

How to Read Your USCIS Receipt Number (NBC, IOE, EAC, WAC)

NBC2512345678 — each part encodes your service center, fiscal year, and filing date. Here's how to decode all 13 characters.

I-485 Processing Times 2024–2026: Trends, Data & What to Expect

NBC: 20 months average. WAC: 18. TSC: 14. Processing times have been rising — here's the data by service center and what you can realistically expect.

RFE Received — What Now? A Step-by-Step Response Guide

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What to Do If Your USCIS Case Is Outside Normal Processing Time

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NBC vs TSC vs WAC: USCIS Service Centers Explained (2026)

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USCIS Event Codes Decoded: What DA, LEA, FNA Mean

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Why Is My I-485 Taking So Long? 5 Reasons for Delays

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