"Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" on your I-881: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Biometrics

Interview

Decision

Green card produced and mailed · here

What to do, in 3 steps

Track the delivery with the USPS tracking number.

Make sure someone can receive mail at your address.

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USCIS does not publish a single range for this form.Typical time for a complete I-881. 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-881

USPS has your green card from the I-881 approval and is delivering it. Use the tracking number to follow it. If you moved since your interview, update your address with USCIS and USPS right away.

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-881?

USPS has your green card from the I-881 approval and is delivering it. Use the tracking number to follow it. If you moved since your interview, update your address with USCIS and USPS right away.

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.

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Other statuses of your I-881

New Card Is Being ProducedCard and documents Card Was Mailed To MeCard and documents Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post OfficeCard and documents Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post OfficeCard and documents Card Was Returned To USCISCard and documents Card Was Received By USCIS Along With My LetterCard and documents Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake

Every status of an I-881 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status I-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment Authorization 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-821DDACA request or renewalConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals I-821TPS application or re-registrationApplication for Temporary Protected Status I-918U visa for crime victimsPetition for U Nonimmigrant Status I-829Remove conditions for EB-5 investorsPetition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status I-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.

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