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“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent”on your I-212 · Permission to return after deportation

Your I-797C receipt for the I-212 is in the mail.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Watch your mailbox for the paper receipt notice.
Check every detail on the notice for typos.
Keep a copy of the notice with your important papers.
Create a USCIS online account and link your receipt number.
53months
43 to 53 monthsTypical time for a complete I-212. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe paper notice usually arrives within a few weeks; the status itself can stay the same for months.

What it means for your I-212

Your I-797C receipt for the I-212 is in the mail. Keep a copy, because the consulate or USCIS office handling your visa or green card case may ask for proof that the request is pending. If you are abroad, make sure the mailing address you gave is reliable.

In general, on any form:

USCIS accepted your filing and mailed you a receipt notice (Form I-797C). The notice proves you filed and shows your receipt number. Your case now waits in line for the next step. Nothing is expected from you right now.

Avoid these mistakes

Ignoring a typo on the notice instead of asking USCIS to fix it.
Assuming the notice will arrive even after moving without updating the address.

Quick questions

What does "Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent" mean on an I-212?

Your I-797C receipt for the I-212 is in the mail. Keep a copy, because the consulate or USCIS office handling your visa or green card case may ask for proof that the request is pending. If you are abroad, make sure the mailing address you gave is reliable.

How long does the receipt notice take to arrive by mail?

It usually arrives within a few weeks. If it has not arrived after about a month, contact USCIS.

Can I use the receipt notice as proof of status?

For some forms, like I-751 or certain renewals, the receipt notice extends your status or work permit. Read the notice carefully to see if yours does.

What if my name is misspelled on the notice?

Contact USCIS to request a correction of a typographic error. Do it early so the mistake does not carry over to your card or document.

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 ReceivedIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntakeFingerprint Fee Was ReceivedBiometricsFingerprint Review Was CompletedBiometricsBiometrics Appointment Was ScheduledBiometrics

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.