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“Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox”on your I-765V · Work permit for abused spouses

Your I-765V was accepted at intake.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
Biometrics (if required)
Decision
Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 3 steps

Wait for the receipt notice by mail.
Check that the payment cleared your bank.
Keep your mailing receipt and a copy of your filing.
12months
12 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765V. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis usually lasts days to a few weeks until the case is fully received.

What it means for your I-765V

Your I-765V was accepted at intake. Since there is no fee, no payment was processed. A receipt number comes next, sent to the mailing address on your form, so make sure that address is safe for you.

In general, on any form:

The USCIS Lockbox, the facility that receives mailed filings and payments, accepted your package. Your fee was processed and the case is being entered into the system. A receipt notice usually follows. This is the very first intake step.

Avoid these mistakes

Sending a second package because the receipt has not arrived yet.
Canceling the payment.

Quick questions

What does "Case Accepted By The USCIS Lockbox" mean on an I-765V?

Your I-765V was accepted at intake. Since there is no fee, no payment was processed. A receipt number comes next, sent to the mailing address on your form, so make sure that address is safe for you.

What is the USCIS Lockbox?

It is the facility that opens mailed filings, takes payments and sends cases into the system.

Does acceptance mean approval?

No. It only means your package passed the first intake check.

When will I get a receipt notice?

Usually within a few weeks after the Lockbox accepts the case.

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.

Other statuses of your I-765V

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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.