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“Duplicate Notice Was Mailed”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice from your work permit case.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics (if required)
Decision
Card produced and mailed

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.
17months
14 to 17 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765. 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-765

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice from your work permit case. This often happens after you ask for one, or when the first notice was lost. A duplicate receipt notice can help when an employer asks for proof that your I-765 is pending.

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-765?

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice from your work permit case. This often happens after you ask for one, or when the first notice was lost. A duplicate receipt notice can help when an employer asks for proof that your I-765 is pending.

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.

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.

Other statuses of your I-765

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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.