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“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your I-730 · Bring family of refugees or asylees

USCIS mailed a copy of an I-730 notice.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Case sent to the National Visa Center or consulate (if abroad)

What to do, in 3 steps

Watch your mail for the duplicate notice.
Read it to see which original notice it replaces.
Keep it with your case papers.
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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-730. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThe duplicate notice usually arrives within a few weeks.

What it means for your I-730

USCIS mailed a copy of an I-730 notice. It is a duplicate, not a new decision. Compare it with what you have. A spare copy can be useful to send to your relative abroad. Keep it in your file.

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.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is a new decision.
Ignoring a deadline that the duplicate notice repeats.

Quick questions

What does "Duplicate Notice Was Mailed" mean on an I-730?

USCIS mailed a copy of an I-730 notice. It is a duplicate, not a new decision. Compare it with what you have. A spare copy can be useful to send to your relative abroad. Keep it in your file.

Why did USCIS send a duplicate notice?

Usually because you asked for one or the original could not be delivered.

Does this change my case?

No. It is a copy of an existing notice.

Does a deadline on the duplicate restart?

Not always. Read the notice and, if unsure, ask an attorney or accredited representative.

Other statuses of your I-730

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This same status on other forms

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