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“Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service”on your I-765V · Work permit for abused spouses

The post office has your EAD card from your I-765V.
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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

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12months
12 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765V. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusDelivery usually happens within a few business days.

What it means for your I-765V

The post office has your EAD card from your I-765V. Use the USPS tracking number to follow it. If you are worried someone else might take your mail, you can ask the post office about holding it for pickup.

In general, on any form:

The Postal Service picked up your card from USCIS and it is on its way. USPS tracking should show its progress. Delivery normally takes a few days. Nothing else is needed from you.

Avoid these mistakes

Ignoring a USPS notice that a signature is needed.
Not checking the mailbox for days.

Quick questions

What does "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" mean on an I-765V?

The post office has your EAD card from your I-765V. Use the USPS tracking number to follow it. If you are worried someone else might take your mail, you can ask the post office about holding it for pickup.

How long after USPS picks up the card will it arrive?

Usually a few business days.

Can I pick up the card at the post office?

If USPS leaves a notice, follow its instructions to arrange pickup or redelivery.

Tracking stopped updating. What do I do?

Wait a few days, then contact USPS and USCIS if it still does not move.

How long does an I-765V take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 12 to 12 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-765V

New Card Is Being ProducedCard and documentsCard Was Mailed To MeCard 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-765V →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationI-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 Status

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