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“Card Was Mailed To Me”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)

Your EAD work permit card is in the mail to the address USCIS has on file.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics (if required)
Decision
Card produced and mailed · here

What to do, in 3 steps

Copy the USPS tracking number from the status.
Track the package on the USPS website.
Check your card details as soon as it arrives.
17months
14 to 17 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusDelivery usually takes a few business days after mailing.

What it means for your I-765

Your EAD work permit card is in the mail to the address USCIS has on file. A USPS tracking number often appears in your online account. Once it arrives, you can show it to an employer for the I-9 form. Sign up for USPS Informed Delivery to see when it is coming.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed your card to the address on file. The status often includes a USPS tracking number. Delivery usually takes a few days. Watch your mailbox.

Avoid these mistakes

Waiting too long to report a card that never arrived.
Not checking the card for errors right away.

Quick questions

What does "Card Was Mailed To Me" mean on an I-765?

Your EAD work permit card is in the mail to the address USCIS has on file. A USPS tracking number often appears in your online account. Once it arrives, you can show it to an employer for the I-9 form. Sign up for USPS Informed Delivery to see when it is coming.

Where is my tracking number?

It is often shown in the status message or your USCIS online account.

What if my card does not arrive?

Check USPS tracking, then contact USCIS if it has not arrived within the expected time.

What if my card has a mistake?

Contact USCIS to request a corrected card. If USCIS made the error, there is usually no fee.

How long does an I-765 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 14 to 17 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-765

New Card Is Being ProducedCard and documentsCard Was Picked Up By The United States Postal ServiceCard and documentsCard Was Delivered To Me By The Post OfficeCard and documentsCard Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post OfficeCard and documentsCard Was Returned To USCISCard and documentsCard Was Received By USCIS Along With My LetterCard and documentsCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake

Every status of an I-765 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsI-821TPS application or re-registrationApplication for Temporary Protected StatusI-918U visa for crime victimsPetition for U Nonimmigrant StatusI-829Remove conditions for EB-5 investorsPetition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident StatusI-914T visa for trafficking victimsApplication for T Nonimmigrant StatusI-881NACARA relief for certain nationalsApplication for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA 203)

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