Immigration And U.S. Citizenship American Visas, Green Card, Citizen ship Refugees,Travel, Employment, Business,Residence Status of Visa application Find out how to check the status of your visa application online. And to avoid delays, learn how to update your address if you move while waiting for your visa to be approved. Check the status of your immigrant or nonimmigrant visa application online using the U.S. Department of State's Visa Status Check portal. To use the portal, you will need to: Select your visa application type (immigrant or nonimmigrant) Enter your case number If you move after submitting a visa application, notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as soon as possible. Learn more about updating your address through your USCIS account and using the Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool.