# Application Status Inquiry Plan AI Agent Connect > Application Status Inquiry Plan MCP manages the lifecycle of pending public agency applications. It gives your AI client the ability to build professional inquiry packages, calculate when to follow up based on agency rules, track every interaction, and decide exactly when an application has waited long enough to justify a formal escalation. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EtXM23Jc0B7cJ1X6459o6Rl7daYW7AWDMPWHirZR/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** application, status, inquiry, escalation, workflow ## Description You shouldn't have to manually track every deadline and receipt number for pending government or public agency applications. This MCP acts as a workflow engine for your agent, turning a messy pile of pending filings into a structured follow-up schedule. Instead of guessing when to reach out, you let your AI client handle the math. It uses specific agency rules to tell you when to send a polite check-in and when it is time to escalate a delay. When you need to contact an agency, the MCP builds the inquiry package for you, including the necessary evidence like receipt numbers and submission dates. It also keeps a running log of every response you get, so your agent always knows the history of the case. This prevents you from sending duplicate inquiries or missing a window where an escalation is actually warranted. It's about making sure no application gets lost in the bureaucracy because you missed a follow-up date. ## Tools ### calculate_contact_schedule This tool determines the next appropriate date and method for a follow-up. It uses specific agency rules to ensure you don't contact them too early. ### evaluate_escalation_readiness This tool checks if an application has crossed the necessary threshold to justify a formal escalation. It tells your agent when a delay has become significant enough for a higher-level inquiry. ### generate_inquiry_package This tool creates the primary text and the list of evidence needed to ask an agency for an update. It pulls in receipt numbers and submission dates to make the request professional. ### update_response_log This tool records new interactions with an agency. It maintains a historical record so your agent stays informed about the entire inquiry process. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Generate an inquiry package for a Form I-765 submitted on 2024-01-15 with receipt number ABC-123, where the agency stated a 60-day timeline. ``` **Response:** ``` Status Request: I am writing to request an update on the status of Form I-765, submitted on January 15, 2024, under receipt number ABC-123. Evidence: Receipt ABC-123, Submitted 2024-01-15. ``` **Prompt:** ``` The application was submitted on 2024-01-01 with a 30-day timeline. Today is 2024-02-15. Is it time to escalate? ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, the application is overdue. The stated timeline of 30 days has passed, and it is now 15 days beyond that window. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Calculate the next contact date for an application submitted on 2024-03-01 with contact rules allowing one inquiry every 14 days. ``` **Response:** ``` The next recommended contact date is 2024-03-15. ``` ## Capabilities ### Automated Scheduling Your agent calculates the exact date to reach out based on agency-specific contact rules. ### Escalation Logic The MCP identifies when an application has exceeded its expected timeline to justify a formal escalation. ### Evidence-Based Inquiries It builds inquiry text that includes necessary receipt numbers and submission dates. ### Interaction Tracking The MCP maintains a history of all agency responses to prevent redundant communications. ## Use Cases ### Immigration Case Management Track the status of various visa or work permit applications through their specific agency timelines. ### Permit and License Tracking Manage the follow-up schedule for business licenses or public permits issued by government agencies. ### Regulatory Compliance Monitor the progress of applications submitted to regulatory bodies to ensure they stay within expected windows. ### Client Status Reporting Use the interaction log to provide clients with a clear history of all inquiries made on their behalf. ## Benefits - Reduces manual tracking of agency response windows. - Ensures inquiries include all necessary evidence like receipt numbers. - Prevents premature escalations by following agency contact rules. - Maintains a clean history of all agency interactions. ## How It Works Connect the MCP to your client and let your agent manage the application lifecycle. 1. Connect the MCP to your preferred client like Claude or Cursor. 2. Provide your agent with the application details and agency rules. 3. The agent uses the MCP to calculate the next contact date or generate an inquiry. 4. Record any agency responses back into the log via the agent. 5. Trigger formal escalations once the MCP confirms the threshold is met. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can this MCP do for my agency applications?** It manages the entire follow-up lifecycle. It handles scheduling, generates inquiry text, tracks responses, and identifies when to escalate. **How does it know when to escalate an application?** The evaluate_escalation_readiness tool checks if the application has passed the agency's stated timeline or specific threshold. **Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?** Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code. **Does it help with writing the actual inquiry emails?** Yes, the generate_inquiry_package tool creates the primary text and the list of evidence needed for the inquiry. **How does it handle different agency rules?** The calculate_contact_schedule tool uses the specific rules provided to determine the correct timing and method for follow-ups. **How does the tool determine when to escalate an inquiry?** The `evaluate_escalation_readiness` tool checks if the current date has exceeded the agency's stated processing timeline plus any provided grace period. **Can I use this to track multiple applications?** Yes, you can use `generate_inquiry_package` for each unique application by providing its specific receipt information and submission date. **Does this tool provide legal advice?** No, this tool only generates structured communication and schedules based on the facts and rules you provide. It does not provide legal advice or determine eligibility.