“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)
Your work permit request is logged and the paper I-797C receipt is in the mail.
Your work permit request is logged and the paper I-797C receipt is in the mail. When it arrives, check that your name, date of birth and eligibility category are correct, because the EAD card will be printed from that data. Next, USCIS may schedule biometrics or reuse fingerprints already on file.
In general, on any form:
USCIS accepted your filing and mailed you a receipt notice (Form I-797C). The notice proves you filed and shows your receipt number. Your case now waits in line for the next step. Nothing is expected from you right now.
Your work permit request is logged and the paper I-797C receipt is in the mail. When it arrives, check that your name, date of birth and eligibility category are correct, because the EAD card will be printed from that data. Next, USCIS may schedule biometrics or reuse fingerprints already on file.
It usually arrives within a few weeks. If it has not arrived after about a month, contact USCIS.
For some forms, like I-751 or certain renewals, the receipt notice extends your status or work permit. Read the notice carefully to see if yours does.
Contact USCIS to request a correction of a typographic error. Do it early so the mistake does not carry over to your card or document.
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.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.