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Definition of Date of Birth: Date of Birth is, the month, day, and year a person was born. For accuracy it is advised you check the date given in your birth certificate. Give your full name and date of birth for your CSPA calculation.

It is the date when your Petition was filed.

The date when your immigrant petition was approved by USICS, such as when Form I-130 was approved by family-based immigration or when Form I-140 was approved for employment-based immigration. You can find your priority date on your Form I-797

A visa bulletin current date means an immigrant visa number is available and scheduled for interview

This is the date that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received your I-130 petition. You can find your priority date on the I-797 form mailed by USCIS approving your I-130 petition.

U.S. immigration law allows certain aliens who are family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to become lawful permanent residents based on specific family relationships.

First preference (F1) - unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of U.S. citizens

Second preference (F2A) - spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents.

Second preference (F2B) - unmarried sons and daughters (21 years of age and older) of lawful permanent residents;

Third preference (F3) - married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; and

Fourth preference (F4) - brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age and older).

Authority

The information requested by My Case Status is collected pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, Public Law 82-414, as amended.

Purpose

The primary purpose for collecting your case receipt number is to provide you with a status update and estimated processing times for a pending immigration benefit application or petition.

Routine Uses

The information may be used by and disclosed to DHS personnel and contractors or other agents who need the information to assist in activities related to providing status information on a pending immigration benefit application or petition. Additionally, DHS may share the information with law enforcement or other government agencies as necessary to respond to potential or actual threats to national security pursuant to the agency's published Privacy Policy and the routine uses outlined in the Benefits Information System system of records notice, DHS-USCIS-007, September 29, 2008 73 FR 56596.

Disclosure

The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information may prevent USCIS from providing a status update on your pending case.

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 07-31-2022