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“Termination Notice Sent”on your I-765 · Work permit (EAD)

USCIS sent a notice ending your work permission.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Biometrics (if required)
Decision
Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the termination notice and note any deadline.
Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative right away.
Check how this affects your status and work permission.
Gather documents that support your case if you plan to challenge it.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThis is a closing status; any deadline to respond is in the notice.

What it means for your I-765

USCIS sent a notice ending your work permission. This can happen when the case your EAD depends on, like an asylum or green card application, is denied or closed. Read the notice carefully, stop working if it says so, and talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative quickly.

In general, on any form:

USCIS sent a notice ending your case, status or benefit. This can happen for many reasons, such as abandonment, a withdrawn petition, or a change in eligibility. The notice explains the reason and any options. Act quickly, because options can have short deadlines.

Avoid these mistakes

Continuing to work on a terminated permit.
Missing the deadline to file a motion.

Quick questions

What does "Termination Notice Sent" mean on an I-765?

USCIS sent a notice ending your work permission. This can happen when the case your EAD depends on, like an asylum or green card application, is denied or closed. Read the notice carefully, stop working if it says so, and talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative quickly.

What does 'Termination Notice Sent' mean?

USCIS ended your case, status or benefit. The notice explains why.

Can a termination be reversed?

Sometimes, through a motion or by fixing the problem. Ask an attorney or accredited representative.

Can I still work?

It depends on what was terminated. Get advice before continuing to work.

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

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed caseCase Closed Benefit Received By Other MeansClosed caseCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase 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 StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien WorkersI-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.