SHARK TECH builds a family of focused immigration apps, each designed to do one job well. Use this guide to decide which app fits what you are trying to do.
I want to...
| I want to... | Best app |
|---|---|
| Understand what my receipt number means | My Receipt Decoder |
| Check my current USCIS status manually | My Receipt Decoder |
| Monitor USCIS cases automatically | My Case Tracker |
| Get notified when my case changes | My Case Tracker |
| Track my priority date manually or automatically | My Visa Priority Alert |
| Get alerts when my priority date moves | My Visa Priority Alert |
| Track NVC case progress automatically | My NVC Case Tracker |
| Check current NVC processing timeframes | Receipt Decoder, Case Tracker, Visa Alert, or NVC Tracker |
| Study for the citizenship test | My Citizenship Prep |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Receipt Decoder | Case Tracker | Visa Alert | NVC Tracker | Citizenship Prep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipt Number Decoder | ✓ Full | ✓ Service Center | — | — | — |
| Case Monitoring | Manual | Manual / Auto | — | Manual / Auto | — |
| Priority Date Monitoring | Manual | — | Manual / Auto | — | — |
| Tracked Items | 2 cases + 2 dates | Unlimited cases | Unlimited dates | Unlimited cases | — |
| Alerts & Notifications | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Current Visa Bulletin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| NVC Timeframes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Civics Quiz | — | Basic | — | — | Full Prep |
| Flashcards & Interview Practice | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Decode unlimited cases. Track up to two USCIS cases and two priority dates in My Receipt Decoder. Get automatic alerts with our specialized applications.