“Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent”on your I-765V · Work permit for abused spouses


Your I-765V is logged and the paper receipt is in the mail. Make sure it goes to a safe address that your abuser cannot reach. If you need to change the address, update it with USCIS right away, since the EAD card will be mailed there too.
In general, on any form:
USCIS accepted your filing and mailed you a receipt notice (Form I-797C). The notice proves you filed and shows your receipt number. Your case now waits in line for the next step. Nothing is expected from you right now.
Your I-765V is logged and the paper receipt is in the mail. Make sure it goes to a safe address that your abuser cannot reach. If you need to change the address, update it with USCIS right away, since the EAD card will be mailed there too.
It usually arrives within a few weeks. If it has not arrived after about a month, contact USCIS.
For some forms, like I-751 or certain renewals, the receipt notice extends your status or work permit. Read the notice carefully to see if yours does.
Contact USCIS to request a correction of a typographic error. Do it early so the mistake does not carry over to your card or document.
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.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.