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“Document Was Mailed To Me”on your I-290B · Appeal or motion on a denial

USCIS mailed a document related to your I-290B, usually the written decision on the appeal or motion.
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Receipt notice
Review by the office or the AAO
Decision · here

What to do, in 3 steps

Watch your mailbox and any tracking information.
Check every detail on the document.
Store the original safely and make a copy.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-290B. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusDelivery usually takes a few business days.

What it means for your I-290B

USCIS mailed a document related to your I-290B, usually the written decision on the appeal or motion. AAO decisions explain the reasoning in detail. Read it carefully, because it tells you whether the original case was approved, reopened, or remains denied.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a document, such as a travel document, certificate or similar paper. This usually follows an approval. The document should arrive in a few days. Check it for errors when it arrives.

Avoid these mistakes

Not updating your address before the document is mailed.
Laminating or altering official documents.

Quick questions

What does "Document Was Mailed To Me" mean on an I-290B?

USCIS mailed a document related to your I-290B, usually the written decision on the appeal or motion. AAO decisions explain the reasoning in detail. Read it carefully, because it tells you whether the original case was approved, reopened, or remains denied.

What document was mailed to me?

It depends on your form. It may be a travel document, certificate or approval-related document.

What if the document never arrives?

Contact USCIS if it has not arrived within a reasonable time after mailing.

Is my case approved?

Usually a mailed document follows an approval, but read the document to be sure.

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Other statuses of your I-290B

Case Was ApprovedDecisionCase Was DeniedDecisionCase Was Approved And My Decision Was EmailedDecisionCase 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-290B →

This same status on other forms

I-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-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsI-539Extend or change visa statusApplication to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusI-601AProvisional waiver before consular interviewApplication for Provisional Unlawful Presence WaiverI-589Asylum applicationApplication for Asylum and for Withholding of RemovalI-821TPS application or re-registrationApplication for Temporary Protected StatusI-360Special immigrant petition (VAWA, SIJ)Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant

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