What each status that can appear on your case actually means, in plain language.
Tap any status to see the full explanation.
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Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
The Post Office delivered your card to the address USCIS had on file. This is the last step: your case is complete and the physical document is in you…
107,223
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Card Was Produced
Your card has been physically printed. It has not shipped yet, but the approval behind it is already done.
34,723
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Approval Case Decision Rendered
An approval decision was entered on your case. The formal notice follows.
25,819
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Case Was Denied
USCIS decided against your application. The denial notice explains the reasons and states what options exist, which may include an appeal or a motion …
9,230
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Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service
The Postal Service collected the mail containing your card. It is in transit.
4,780
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Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent
USCIS has your filing and mailed you a receipt notice (Form I-797C) with your receipt number. This confirms the case exists in their system -- it is n…
3,332
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USCIS Is currently Processing the Case
This is the ordinary waiting state. Your case is in the queue and USCIS has not asked you for anything. It is by far the most common status, and it ca…
2,419
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Case Was Terminated
USCIS terminated the case. Termination ends the case without an approval, and the notice states the reason.
1,920
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TPS Country Designation Terminated by FRN
The TPS designation for this country was terminated by federal notice.
398
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Card Was Returned To USCIS
The Postal Service could not deliver your card and returned it to USCIS. This almost always means the address on file is out of date or incomplete.
315
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Parole-based I-765, Application for Employment Authorization rejected, and fee returned
Your parole-based work permit application was rejected and the fee returned.
223
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Case Was Rejected
USCIS returned your filing without deciding it. A rejection means the submission did not meet filing requirements -- it is not a decision against you.
145
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Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent
USCIS needs documents it did not receive with your filing. The notice lists exactly what is missing and gives a deadline -- usually a fixed number of …
113
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Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
USCIS scheduled an appointment to take your fingerprints and photo. The notice gives the date, time and location -- attendance is required, and the ap…
104
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Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office
Your card is being returned to USCIS by the post office.
72
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Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means
Your case was closed as you received the benefit another way.
65
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Revocation Notice Was Issued
USCIS issued a notice revoking an approval it had previously granted. The notice states the reason and any right to respond, usually with a deadline.
54
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Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent
USCIS confirmed that your case was withdrawn. No decision will be made on it.
38
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I-765 Automatically Revoked
Your Form I-765 was automatically revoked, which usually follows the underlying case being denied, withdrawn or terminated. Any work authorization tie…
35
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