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“Case Was Approved And My Decision Was Emailed”on your I-212 · Permission to return after deportation

Your I-212 approval was sent electronically.
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Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision · here
Approval notice mailed

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Check that all details are correct.
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53months
43 to 53 monthsTypical time for a complete I-212. 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-212

Your I-212 approval was sent electronically. Download it and share a copy with the consulate or USCIS office handling your immigrant visa or green card case. Check whether the approval is conditional, which is common when it is paired with an I-601A.

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-212?

Your I-212 approval was sent electronically. Download it and share a copy with the consulate or USCIS office handling your immigrant visa or green card case. Check whether the approval is conditional, which is common when it is paired with an I-601A.

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-212 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 43 to 53 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-212

Case Was ApprovedDecisionDocument Was Mailed To MeDecisionCase Was DeniedDecisionCase Approval Was Certified By USCISDecisionCase 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-212 →

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-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

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