"Continuation Notice Was Mailed" on your I-765V: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Biometrics (if required)

Decision

Card produced and mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the notice and note any validity dates.

Keep it with your card or status documents.

Show it to employers or agencies if it serves as proof.

Keep checking your status for the decision.

12months

12 to 12 monthsTypical time for a complete I-765V. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusThe case often stays pending for months after this notice; it varies.

What it means for your I-765V

USCIS sent a continuation notice on your I-765V. This is not common for this form. Read the dates and details carefully; it may continue a review or extend something in your case. Ask a legal aid group if it is unclear.

In general, on any form:

USCIS mailed you a notice about your case continuing. For some forms, this kind of notice is used as evidence that your status or benefit continues while the case is pending. It is not a final decision. Read the notice to see exactly what it covers and for how long.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking it is an approval.

Ignoring the end date on the notice.

Quick questions

What does "Continuation Notice Was Mailed" mean on an I-765V?

What is a continuation notice?

A USCIS notice about your case or status continuing while it is pending. Read it to see what it covers.

Can I use it as proof of status?

For some forms, yes, together with your card. The notice will say.

Does it mean my case was approved?

No. A decision still has to be made.

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

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionAdministrative Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedAdministrative Expedite Request ReceivedAdministrative Name Was UpdatedAdministrative Duplicate Notice Was MailedAdministrative Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItAdministrative Date of Birth Was UpdatedAdministrative Expedite Request DeniedAdministrative Case Was ReceivedIntake

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 Status I-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien Relative I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization I-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records I-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on Residence I-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card I-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

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

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