About CaseTicker
CaseTicker turns the case data in your USCIS online account into a plain-English timeline. This page explains who builds it, where the data comes from, how we write the meaning of each event code, and what we never do.
Who runs CaseTicker
CaseTicker is built and run by an independent developer. It is not a law firm, it is not a government site, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The case history in a USCIS online account is detailed, but it is shown as short codes and raw data. CaseTicker exists to make that history readable, without asking anyone to hand over a password or their case.
Where your case data comes from
The only case data we read is the case JSON from your own account at my.uscis.gov. You copy it yourself after you sign in, or pull it with our bookmark, which runs in your browser while you are signed in.
For a free check, the data is read entirely inside your browser. It is not uploaded to our servers or sent to any third party. Names, A-numbers, addresses and dates of birth are dropped as soon as the data is read.
How meanings are written and reviewed
USCIS does not publish what most of its case event codes mean. We write each meaning in the CaseTicker code dictionary from public sources: public USCIS and NIEM code lists, USCIS wording, and consistent reports from other applicants and case trackers. Every meaning records its source and carries a label so you know how much to trust it:
- Published definition: the meaning matches a public USCIS or NIEM code list.
- Community reading: the meaning comes from consistent reports by other applicants and case trackers. It is a common interpretation, not a confirmed fact.
- Meaning not confirmed: reports disagree or are too few. Treat it as a guess.
Corrections
Each entry is checked against its listed source when it is added or changed. A code we have not described yet is still shown, as the raw code and its date, so nothing in your case is hidden.
If a meaning looks wrong, or your notices from USCIS say something different, email support@caseticker.com with the event code and what happened in your case. Do not send your receipt number, name or A-number. We check the report against our sources and fix the dictionary.
What we never do
These rules apply to every part of CaseTicker:
- We never ask for your USCIS password.
- We never upload the case data from a free check.
- We never put your receipt number, name, A-number or case data in analytics.
- We never sell personal information or share it for advertising.
- We never predict whether or when your case will be approved, and we never make up processing times.
- We never present our explanations as legal advice. For a Request for Evidence, a deadline or a denial, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Contact
Questions, feedback and corrections go to support@caseticker.com.
You can also use the contact page. CaseTicker is not affiliated with USCIS. Not legal advice.
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