After you file

this following assumes you e-filed and got an acceptance e-mail.

 

you need to follow up with the IRS as to what the fund status shows.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds 

if it shows it was sent then you need to follow up with the IRS for the missing refund

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-0