Check your passport for visa stamps, entry stamps, or residence permits
Review your immigration documents, such as I-94, BRP, ARC, green card, or residence card
Log in to your government immigration account or portal
Use the official immigration status checker on the government website
Contact the immigration authority or visa office directly
Check any approval, refusal, or renewal notices you received by mail or email
Ask your employer, school, or sponsor if they have status records on file
Verify your status with an immigration lawyer or accredited representative
Request a copy of your immigration record from the relevant authority
Check the expiration dates on your current visa or permit
Review any conditions attached to your status, such as work or study limits
Use official case tracking tools if you have a pending application