N-400 residence analysis, I-601 / I-601A waiver workflows, family-based AOS, H-1B specialty occupation, RFE detection and the 87-day countdown, EOIR and VAWA panels, USCIS case monitoring, and document analysis stay in one workflow. Sources stay visible; you review and confirm.
10 clicks or less from intake to filing-ready, no tedious form filling
Attorney review stays in the loop while the routine workflow moves. Security details →
USCIS Case Status Checker, no account required
Enter any receipt number (I-129, I-130, I-485, etc.) and check the current USCIS status.
See how it works
AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY'S DAY
Five moments in a typical day. The monitoring and drafting work your practice management tool doesn't do.
Client completes the portal: immigration history, prior filings, entry dates, before they sit down with you. Share a case pathway overview so they arrive knowing what to expect.
Connected receipt numbers stay visible in the case workspace, with status updates and next actions queued for attorney review where provider access is available.
When RFE activity is synced, the evidence type, response countdown, checklist, and attorney-review framework stay together in the matter.
Job description checked against O*NET occupational data. Gaps flagged, resume relevance scored, employer H-1B history pulled from public USCIS data.
Automated reminders, processing-time alerts, and billing in one view, the margin that lets a solo practice grow.
Client completes the portal: immigration history, prior filings, entry dates, before they sit down with you. Share a case pathway overview so they arrive knowing what to expect.
Connected receipt numbers stay visible in the case workspace, with status updates and next actions queued for attorney review where provider access is available.
When RFE activity is synced, the evidence type, response countdown, checklist, and attorney-review framework stay together in the matter.
Job description checked against O*NET occupational data. Gaps flagged, resume relevance scored, employer H-1B history pulled from public USCIS data.
Automated reminders, processing-time alerts, and billing in one view, the margin that lets a solo practice grow.
See it in action
The repeatable workflows you spend the most time on, organized into guided next steps.
Where credentials or APIs are connected, case status and RFE deadline context surface in the workspace for attorney review.
H-1B specialty occupation analysis with O*NET and CFR citations, 94% match confirmed, gaps flagged for attorney review before filing.
Priority date tracking with monthly Visa Bulletin context. When category and bulletin data are available, DocketBuddy flags I-485 filing-window review when the priority date appears current.
The problem
The administrative burden of a solo immigration practice isn't the law. It's the case management.
The USCIS status checked manually for every client. The RFE that arrived and sat in a client's inbox for a week before anyone knew. The H1B petition filed without knowing the employer's approval rate. The same intake questions asked in two languages, manually, every time.
DocketBuddy automates the administrative layer, your judgment stays yours, and your license stays protected.
What it does
USCIS CASE MONITORING
Track USCIS receipt numbers for supported workflows: I-129, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131, and more. Status changes surface in your dashboard before your client calls, so you decide when they hear.
RFE RESPONSE DRAFTING
When an RFE is available from the tracked source or uploaded notice, evidence type is classified, a response framework is drafted, and the response countdown starts. You review, complete, and submit, starting from a structured draft rather than a blank page.
PROCESSING TIME TRACKING
USCIS processing times by form type, service center, and field office, with your cases measured against current averages and outside-normal-processing cases flagged for inquiry before your client asks.
H-1B SPECIALTY OCCUPATION
Job description analyzed against O*NET occupational data before you file: does this position qualify as a specialty occupation, where are the gaps, how does the resume score, and what does the employer H-1B history from public USCIS data show?
POLICY MONITORING
USCIS policy updates, Federal Register notices, and AAO decisions can be organized by case type for attorney review. Keep source context close instead of chasing updates across tabs.
FORM GENERATION
I-129, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131, N-400 and more, pre-populated from client intake data. Attorney review is required before any filing, with every field sourced and flagged.
CLIENT INTAKE PORTAL
Your client completes intake online, with immigration history, prior filings, entry dates, and visa status collected before the first meeting. Documents are uploaded by category, so you skip the email chase.
FILING FEE FACILITATION
USCIS filing fees collected from clients via Stripe for I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131, N-400, I-129, and more, with the fee schedule auto-populated by form type. Clients pay through a secure link, so you never handle payment details.
CSPA AGE-OUT CALCULATOR
Child Status Protection Act age calculator built in. Enter the child's date of birth, petition filing date, and visa bulletin cutoff once, and age-out risk is calculated automatically, with cases approaching the age-21 cutoff flagged before the client has to ask.
H-1B PAF MANAGEMENT
Required Public Access File documents tracked per H-1B client (DOL 20 CFR §655.760). LCA, wage documentation, notice of filing, and supporting documents uploaded and stored. PAF completeness flagged on each H-1B client card.
RFE + NOTICE PARSING
Upload supported USCIS notices (I-797 Receipt, Approval, RFE, or NOID) and DocketBuddy detects the type, extracts relevant fields, updates the case status for review, and starts the response clock. RFE and NOID cards show a live countdown timer.
GOOGLE CALENDAR EVENT CREATION
Connect Google Calendar to create events for EOIR hearing dates, interview notices, and filing deadlines. Attorneys who prefer Apple Calendar, Outlook, or feed-based workflows can use the live .ics subscription feed or one-off .ics downloads.
INTEGRATIONS
Connect DocketBuddy to Zapier, Make, or any webhook-compatible tool. Supported workflow events can be sent when case status changes, RFE follow-up is needed, interview dates are entered, or USCIS updates sync where connected. HMAC-signed for security, with delivery logging and retry.
ATTORNEY FEE BILLING
Pre-set flat fees by matter type (H-1B new filing, green card, naturalization, asylum, removal defense, and more). Send an invoice in one click; clients pay through a secure Stripe link, and funds go directly to your connected account.
IOLTA TRUST ACCOUNTING
Retainer tracking, trust ledger, and three-way reconciliation, with IOLTA-ready workflows included in every plan and no separate software needed.
Supported case types
H-1B (new, extension, transfer, amendment) · H-4 · L-1A/L-1B · O-1 · TN · E-1/E-2 · Family-based (I-130/I-485) · K-1 · Employment-based green card · Naturalization (N-400) · DACA renewal · TPS · Asylum (I-589) · Removal defense (EOIR-42A/42B) · VAWA self-petition (I-360)
Additional case types added regularly.
RFE + NOID PARSING
Upload the notice and DocketBuddy detects the type, extracts the deadline, and starts the response countdown
RESPONSE DRAFTING
Anything not in the notice is flagged for you, so every citation and fact traces back to the record
FORM PACKAGES
The right USCIS forms for the case type, pre-populated from client intake and flagged for attorney review
NEWEST CAPABILITY
Build an itemized RFE response straight from the parsed notice, with facts pulled from your matter data and every unsupported citation stripped before it reaches your draft.
Scope and limits
DocketBuddy does not give legal advice. It does not make filing recommendations. It does not communicate directly with your clients about their case strategy or prospects.
Every RFE response framework requires attorney completion and review before submission. Every form requires your review and signature before use. H1B specialty occupation analysis is a starting point for attorney judgment, not a filing recommendation.
Your professional judgment is not automated, it's protected.
DocketBuddy supports employment-based, family-based, asylum, removal defense, VAWA, DACA, TPS, and naturalization matters. Additional case types are added regularly.
Proof under the workflow
When DocketBuddy surfaces a threshold, deadline, or calculation, it keeps the source and last-checked date close by so your team can verify quickly and keep the matter moving.
Sources on the screen
Dollar thresholds, day counts, and calculations come from primary sources. U.S. Code, UST tables, and official state guidelines. Not best guesses.
Every figure is dated
Each threshold and calculation carries a last-checked date. You see when it was verified, not just the number.
Pending means pending
Values awaiting attorney verification are marked clearly. No silent guesses dressed as facts.
Trust layer
Immigration client data requires the highest standard of protection. Here's how we handle it.
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Look up the current status of one or more receipt numbers directly from the official USCIS API. Supports I-129, I-130, I-485, I-765, N-400, and more.
Estimated processing-time ranges for any USCIS form by service center or field office. Data synced from USCIS.
Check the current DOS Visa Bulletin cutoff date for a preference category and country of chargeability. Enter a priority date to see if the case is current.
Select a case type: family green card, H-1B, naturalization, TPS, DACA, and more, to see typical milestones and common forms required.
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DocketBuddy is built around attorney workflows, not around technology. Every feature exists because a solo attorney needed it.
Immigration law moves faster than any other practice area: USCIS policy shifts overnight, forms change without notice, priority dates move monthly, and RFE deadlines don't wait. DocketBuddy keeps the routine monitoring and drafting work in one workflow so your team can review and act faster.
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