"Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It" on your I-765: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Biometrics (if required) · here

Decision

Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Keep a copy of what you sent and the mailing receipt.

Watch for a response or a status change.

Avoid sending the same correspondence again.

17months

14 to 17 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusReview of correspondence can take weeks to months; it varies.

What it means for your I-765

USCIS received a letter or document you sent about your work permit and is reviewing it. This could be an address change, a photo, or an update about the case your EAD depends on. Wait for a reply before sending the same thing again.

In general, on any form:

USCIS received a letter, document or message you sent about your case. An officer will review it and decide if any action is needed. This does not mean a decision has been made. It confirms your correspondence arrived.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending multiple copies of the same letter.

Expecting an immediate reply.

Quick questions

What does "Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It" mean on an I-765?

What correspondence did USCIS receive?

Usually something you or your representative sent, like a letter, document or address change.

Will USCIS reply to me?

Only if action is needed. Otherwise the case continues.

Does this status mean a decision is near?

No. It only confirms your correspondence arrived.

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

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISReview Case Was ReopenedReview Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntake Case Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntake Fees Were WaivedIntake Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

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 Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers I-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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

“Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)