Blair2.0

Once the USCIS service center processes an application, how does the notification work? Do you need to log into the website to check the application status? My firm's lawyer submitted it but is very slow so I wanted to know if I had to chase him for a status so he checks the status online or will he receive a direct notification?

My application is for an individual L1B visa - no premium processing.

Thanks!

karenkaren1

I downloaded the USCIS app on my phone (for L1a). I got a notification when the status changed

Blair2.0

Thanks Karen, I don't have the ref number so cannot download the app as it's all handed via the lawyer

BenK91

Your lawyer isn't providing you with any reference or case numbers?

Blair2.0

The lawyer is super busy and backed up with work so not the friendliest of persons so wouldn't reply to non-urgent items hence my question - would he receive direct notifications via email, etc.

BenK91

I'd assume just like anyone else he'll receive a paper-based notification in the mail. If he's as busy as you say I doubt he'll have tons of accounts setup for various receipt numbers to be checking cases etc.

I'd still push for your receipt numbers. After all, they are yours.

S Folinsky

FWIW, on the attorney chat sites and groups, there have been numerous complaints about delays in receiving initial receipts, bogus rejections, or receipts misaddressed, etc etc.

S Folinsky

Just today an attorney reports filing three immigrant petitions in April 2017, filing fee checks cashed, no initial receipts until 10 days ago. Today, she gets three refunds of the filing fees! WTF does this mean?

As mentioned, in general matters have slowed down and strange things are happening.