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“Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed”on your I-140 · Employment-based green card petition

The I-140 was approved and the approval notice is in the online account that filed it.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision · here
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Download and save the approval notice.
Check that all details are correct.
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22months
20 to 22 monthsTypical time for a complete I-140. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe next step after approval depends on your form; card production often follows within weeks.

What it means for your I-140

The I-140 was approved and the approval notice is in the online account that filed it. Ask for a copy: you will need it for the I-485 or the National Visa Center stage, and for some H-1B extensions.

In general, on any form:

USCIS approved your case and sent the decision notice by email. This usually happens when you filed online or have a USCIS online account. The notice is also in your account. What comes next depends on your form.

Avoid these mistakes

Missing the email in spam.
Not saving the notice outside the online account.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed" mean on an I-140?

The I-140 was approved and the approval notice is in the online account that filed it. Ask for a copy: you will need it for the I-485 or the National Visa Center stage, and for some H-1B extensions.

Where is my approval notice?

In your email and your USCIS online account.

Will I also get a paper notice?

Sometimes. The online copy is valid for your records.

When will I get my card?

If your form produces a card, watch for 'New Card Is Being Produced' and then a mailing update.

How long does an I-140 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 20 to 22 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-140

Case Was ApprovedDecisionCase Was DeniedDecisionCase Approval Was Certified By USCISDecisionCase Was Sent To The Department of StateDecisionCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake

Every status of an I-140 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.