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“Continuation Notice Was Mailed”on your I-566 · A, G or NATO status changes

USCIS sent a continuation notice in the I-566 matter.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Decision

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the notice and note any validity dates.
Keep it with your card or status documents.
Show it to employers or agencies if it serves as proof.
Keep checking your status for the decision.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-566. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe case often stays pending for months after this notice; it varies.

What it means for your I-566

USCIS sent a continuation notice in the I-566 matter. It usually means the case is still open and more review is coming. It is not a decision. Share it with your protocol or HR office.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a notice about your case continuing. For some forms, this kind of notice is used as evidence that your status or benefit continues while the case is pending. It is not a final decision. Read the notice to see exactly what it covers and for how long.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is an approval.
Ignoring the end date on the notice.

Quick questions

What does "Continuation Notice Was Mailed" mean on an I-566?

USCIS sent a continuation notice in the I-566 matter. It usually means the case is still open and more review is coming. It is not a decision. Share it with your protocol or HR office.

What is a continuation notice?

A USCIS notice about your case or status continuing while it is pending. Read it to see what it covers.

Can I use it as proof of status?

For some forms, yes, together with your card. The notice will say.

Does it mean my case was approved?

No. A decision still has to be made.

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Other statuses of your I-566

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionAdministrativeNotice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedAdministrativeExpedite Request ReceivedAdministrativeName Was UpdatedAdministrativeDuplicate Notice Was MailedAdministrativeNotice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItAdministrativeDate of Birth Was UpdatedAdministrativeExpedite Request DeniedAdministrativeCase Was ReceivedIntake

Every status of an I-566 →

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.