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Card Was Mailed

USCIS has mailed your card via USPS.

Your card has been handed to USPS and is in transit. You should receive it within 7-10 business days. USPS may require a signature for green cards. If you do not receive it within 30 days, contact USCIS.

Worry Level

1/10

Typical Timeline

7-10 days delivery

What You Should Do

Track your mail. Ensure someone is available to sign if required.

Applies To

I-485, I-765, I-131

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📍 Status Flow

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Current Card Was Mailed

🎯 Common Outcomes

Card DeliveredCard Returned to USCIS

?Frequently Asked Questions

How Long After Card Was Mailed?

USPS typically delivers USCIS cards within 7-10 business days after mailing. Green cards usually require a signature. If not received within 30 days, submit an e-Request or contact USCIS to check if the card was returned.

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Card Mailed But Not Received - What to Do?

If your card was mailed but not received within 30 days, first check USPS tracking. Verify your address on file with USCIS is correct. If the card was returned to USCIS, request reissuance. If lost in transit, submit an e-Request for a replacement card.

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🚀 What Happens Next?

What Happens After Card Was Produced?

Your card is ready. Learn mailing timeline, tracking, and delivery expectations.

  1. 1Card handed to USPS for mailing (3-7 days)
  2. 2USPS processes and mails card (1-3 days)
  3. 3Card in transit to your address (7-10 business days)
  4. 4Delivery confirmation or signature required
  5. 5If not received: Check tracking, then contact USCIS

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Accuracy: Definitions are based on publicly available USCIS materials and community-reported patterns. We do not guarantee that your case will follow the typical path described here.