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Case Rejected For Form Not Signed And Incorrect Form Version

Your case was rejected: the form was not signed and it was the wrong version.

What it means

USCIS rejected the filing without deciding it, because of a problem with how it was submitted. A rejection is not a denial.

What happens next

Read the rejection notice, fix what it points out and file again with the current form edition and fee.

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Official USCIS wording

On September 8, 2026, we rejected your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, because you did not sign the form and we no longer accept the version of the form you used. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials and the payment. Please follow the instructions to resubmit your case. If you have any questions, visit the USCIS Contact Center webpage at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

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32 cases I track in this state