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Card Destroyed
Your card was destroyed. Contact USCIS if you did not request this.
What it means
USCIS destroyed the card or document, usually after it was returned and not claimed in time, or at your request.
What happens next
If you did not ask for this, contact USCIS; a replacement may need a new application.
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Official USCIS wording
On September 4, 2025, we destroyed your card for Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, that you returned to us with a letter of explanation. We will inform you if any further action or information is necessary. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
The numbers
188
cases I track in this state
I-485
most common form
Which forms show this
| Form | Cases |
|---|---|
| I-485 | 188 |