“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your I-485 · Green card from inside the U.S.
A copy of an I-485 notice is on its way.
A copy of an I-485 notice is on its way. It may be a receipt, biometrics notice or interview notice. Read it to confirm the dates, since a duplicate of an appointment notice still means the appointment stands. Your green card case is otherwise unchanged.
In general, on any form:
USCIS mailed a copy of a notice on your case. This often happens after you ask for a duplicate or when the first notice was returned. It does not change your case. Read it to confirm which notice it is.
A copy of an I-485 notice is on its way. It may be a receipt, biometrics notice or interview notice. Read it to confirm the dates, since a duplicate of an appointment notice still means the appointment stands. Your green card case is otherwise unchanged.
Usually because you asked for one or the original could not be delivered.
No. It is a copy of an existing notice.
Not always. Read the notice and, if unsure, ask an attorney or accredited representative.
The typical range published by USCIS is 16 to 24 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.