Short answer: use official online status, email, appointments or agent channels. Formal follow-up is more useful after published normal processing times. Provide case numbers and identity data.
Case Inquiry Tools: When to Follow Up
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Use official channels after normal processing times are exceeded.
FAQ
Check every day?
Clicks do not speed adjudication.
Congressional/media pressure?
May prompt an inquiry — not guaranteed faster review.
Agent silent?
Write formally; change contact or complain if needed.