Case status
Should I log into my USCIS account through an app?
Updated · Not legal advice
Log in to your USCIS online account only at my.uscis.gov, in your phone's or computer's browser. USCIS says the account works from a computer, phone or tablet; case-tracker apps in the app stores are generally run by private companies, so never give one your USCIS account password.
| Tool | Run by | Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Case Status Online (egov.uscis.gov) | USCIS | Receipt number only |
| USCIS online account (my.uscis.gov) | USCIS | Your login and password |
| Case-tracker apps | Private companies | Usually just a receipt number; never share your password |
How to check if an app is official
- Look for a link to it from uscis.gov itself, not from the app store listing.
- Check the developer name in the store listing.
- Read the privacy policy: what it stores and whether it shares data.
- If an app asks for your USCIS password or for payment to "speed up" your case, do not use it. See USCIS's avoid scams page.
How we handle this
Priority Date Alert is an independent service, not affiliated with USCIS or the State Department. We only ask for your receipt number (never a USCIS password) and link you to the official tools to confirm every change.
Quick answers
- Is the USCIS app on iPhone official?
- Check whether uscis.gov links to it. Apps not linked from uscis.gov are third-party, whatever their name or icon.
- Are USCIS case status apps legit or scams?
- Many are legitimate third-party trackers that read the public status page. Red flags: asking for your account password, charging to speed up a case, or claiming to be USCIS.
- Is there a widget to see USCIS case status on iPhone?
- Not from USCIS. Third-party apps may offer widgets; follow the checks above before installing one.
What to do next
Add your receipt number and get an email the day your status changes.
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Checked: November 12, 2026