When filing the I-140, can I request email notifications?

When submitting the I-140 itself, USCIS does not typically offer a standard email notification option. Once the EB-2 NIW petition is filed, the usual communication channel is postal mail, including a receipt with a unique number to track the case.

That said, USCIS has been expanding digital tracking through individual online accounts (myUSCIS). By creating an account and linking your case, you can generally check status regularly and, in some scenarios, set up alerts.

• The paper receipt includes the number to check case progress.
• The online account allows you to monitor status more quickly.
• The availability of alerts depends on the current features and policies of the system.

Since these features and notification options change over time, it is worth checking what is currently available directly on the official USCIS website and keeping your contact information up to date so you do not miss case communications.

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