New Card Is Being Produced
USCIS has started producing your physical card (green card, EAD, or travel document).
This is a very positive status. USCIS has approved your case and sent the order to their card production facility. The card is being printed, laminated, and prepared for mailing. This usually takes 1-2 weeks.
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How Long After Card Was Produced?
After 'Card Was Produced,' mailing typically occurs within 3-7 days. USPS delivery takes an additional 7-10 business days. You should have your card within 2-3 weeks of the production status.
Case Approved But No Card - What to Do?
If your case was approved but you haven't received your card within 60 days, first check your USCIS account for card production status. If the card was mailed but not received, submit an e-Request. If no production status appears, contact USCIS or your congressman.
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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.