What is myUSCIS?
myUSCIS provides a personalized account to help you navigate the immigration process. On myUSCIS, you will find:
Up-to-date information about the application process for immigration benefits;
Tools to help you prepare for filing and find citizenship preparation classes; and
Information to help explore your immigration options.
You must provide your own email address if you are the person who is filing a form online, submitting an online request, or tracking a case. Your email address is used to log in to your USCIS online account. All USCIS email communications will be sent to this address.
How to Create an Online USCIS Account
Step 1: Go to the USCIS website: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/create-account
Step 2: Enter your email address.
Step 3: Confirm your email address.
USCIS will send you an email from myaccount@uscis.dhs.gov with confirmation instructions. You will be redirected to the “Create a Password” screen.
Step 4: Create password.
Step 5: Select preference for two-step verification method.
You will be asked to select a second verification method to be used when logging into your account. The options are authentication app, SMS text message, or email.
Choose your preferred method of verification and click “submit.”
Enter the verification code into the registration page.
Step 6: Save the backup code given to you by USCIS.
After setting up the two-step verification, you will be given a backup code to use to log into your USCIS
Step 7: Select password reset questions and answers.
You will be required to select and provide answers to five security questions. Once you have chosen your questions and answers, click “submit.”
Make note of these answers in case you ever forget your password and need to use the security questions to gain access to your account.
Step 8: Select Account Type.
You will now see a screen that says “Welcome to your USCIS Account.”
Select “myUSCIS” underneath “Login to a USCIS Service” to choose the account type.
Select “I am an applicant, petitioner, or requestor” and click “submit.”
Step 9: Confirmation.
A confirmation message will be sent to the email address you provided, letting you know that you have successfully created your USCIS online account.
If you do not receive the confirmation email in your inbox within 10 minutes, check your junk mail or spam folder. If you still do not have the confirmation, go back to the home screen, https://myaccount.uscis.gov/, and select “Didn’t receive confirmation instructions.” Enter your e-mail address into the space provided and select “resend confirmation instructions.”