“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your I-600A · Adoption pre-approval (non-Hague)


A copy of an I-600A notice is on its way, perhaps your receipt or approval. Duplicate approvals are handy, since adoption agencies and foreign authorities often ask for copies. The case itself does not change.
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-600A notice is on its way, perhaps your receipt or approval. Duplicate approvals are handy, since adoption agencies and foreign authorities often ask for copies. The case itself does not change.
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 9 to 13 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.