USCIS Case Tracker - Free Privacy-Focused Immigration Status Tracker

A free, open-source, privacy-focused USCIS case tracking tool that runs entirely in your browser. Track multiple immigration cases (I-485, I-765, I-131, and more), view unified timelines, and monitor updates without sending any data to external servers.

🔗 Live Demo: https://humanstack.github.io/uscis-case-tracker/

Why Use This USCIS Tracker?

✅ Completely Free - No subscriptions, no fees, forever ✅ 100% Private - Your immigration data never leaves your browser ✅ No Account Required - Start tracking immediately ✅ Track Unlimited Cases - Monitor multiple applications simultaneously ✅ Smart Insights - Understand officer vs system updates ✅ Community Friendly - Export for Reddit with privacy protection ✅ Open Source - Transparent, auditable code

Features

🔒 Privacy First

• 100% client-side processing
• Zero data sent to servers
• All data stored locally in your browser
• No tracking, no analytics

📋 Case Management

• Track multiple USCIS cases
• Unified timeline across all cases
• Automatic date grouping
• Receipt number masking for sharing

🔍 Smart Insights

• Identifies system vs. officer updates
• Detects biometric and FBI check patterns
• Highlights supervisor reviews
• Shows case completion status

📊 Timeline Analysis

• View JSON data for each update
• Compare changes between updates
• Track case progression
• Monitor status changes

💡 Smart Features

• Business hours detection
• Automatic timezone conversion
• Reddit-friendly export
• Receipt number validation

How to Use

1. Add Cases

   • Enter your USCIS receipt numbers
   • Click "Add" to save them locally
   • Receipt numbers are stored in your browser

2. Get Updates

   • Log in to myaccount.uscis.gov
   • Click "Open API tabs" to load case data
   • Copy the JSON from each tab

3. Save Snapshots

   • Paste the JSON into the tracker
   • Each snapshot is saved with timestamp
   • View changes in the timeline

4. Monitor Progress

   • See all updates in chronological order
   • Track officer interactions (👋)
   • Monitor system updates (⚙️)
   • Celebrate completions (🎉)

Understanding Updates

Event Codes

• FTA0: Biometric or other actions completed
  • Often appears in pairs for FBI and biometric checks
  • Isolated FTA0 after weeks could be a good sign
• SA: Status Adjusted (Case approved ✅)
• FTA1: Supervisor Review 👀

Update Types

• Officer Updates: Shows 👋 for updates during business hours
• System Updates: Shows ⚙️ for automated updates
• Case Completion: Shows 🎉 when case is completed

Sharing Updates

1. Click "Export for Reddit" to generate a shareable timeline
2. Receipt numbers are automatically masked (e.g., IOE09326XXXXX)
3. Copy and paste directly into Reddit or other platforms

Privacy & Security

• No data leaves your browser
• No cookies or tracking
• No external dependencies
• Works offline after initial load
• Source code is open for review

Supported Immigration Forms

This tracker works with all USCIS forms, including:

• I-485 - Adjustment of Status (Green Card Application)
• I-765 - Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit/EAD)
• I-131 - Travel Document (Advance Parole/Re-entry Permit)
• I-140 - Immigrant Worker Petition
• I-130 - Family-Based Immigration Petition
• N-400 - Naturalization Application (Citizenship)
• I-129 - Nonimmigrant Worker Petition (H-1B, L-1)
• I-129F - Fiancé(e) Visa Petition
• I-90 - Green Card Renewal/Replacement
• I-751 - Remove Conditions on Residence
• I-539 - Extension/Change of Nonimmigrant Status
• And all other USCIS case types

Technical Details

• Pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript - No frameworks or dependencies
• Client-side only - Zero server communication
• localStorage - All data stored locally in your browser
• Timezone aware - Automatic ET conversion
• Responsive design - Works on all devices
• PWA Ready - Install as app on mobile/desktop
• SEO Optimized - Enhanced discoverability

SEO & Discoverability

This project includes comprehensive SEO optimization:

• ✅ Complete meta tags (Open Graph, Twitter Cards)
• ✅ Structured data (Schema.org JSON-LD)
• ✅ Semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy
• ✅ Sitemap.xml for search engine indexing
• ✅ Robots.txt for crawler guidance
• ✅ PWA manifest for app discoverability
• ✅ Keyword-rich content and footer
• ✅ Fast loading and performance optimized

Key Search Terms: USCIS case tracker, immigration status tracker, green card tracker, I-485 tracker, I-765 tracker, work permit tracker, advance parole tracker, USCIS timeline, case status checker, free immigration tracker

Deployment

GitHub Pages (Recommended)

1. Fork this repository
2. Go to Settings → Pages
3. Select branch and folder
4. Your site will be live at https://yourusername.github.io/uscis-case-tracker/

Other Platforms

The tracker works on any static hosting:

• Netlify
• Vercel
• Cloudflare Pages
• AWS S3 + CloudFront
• Any web server

Contributing

Found a bug or want to suggest a feature? Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Development

1. Clone the repository
2. Open index.html in your browser
3. Make changes and test locally
4. Submit a pull request

Star History

If you find this tool helpful, please consider giving it a star ⭐ on GitHub!

License

MIT License - Feel free to use, modify, and distribute as needed.

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Note: This is not an official USCIS tool. Always refer to official USCIS communications for important case decisions.