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“Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office”on your I-918 · U visa for crime victims

Your work permit from the I-918 process was delivered.
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What to do, in 4 steps

Find the card and check your name, birth date and dates on it.
Make a copy and keep the original safe.
Report any error to USCIS quickly.
If you did not receive it, contact USPS and USCIS.
28months
22 to 28 monthsTypical time for a complete I-918. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a final card status; it does not change unless there is a problem.

What it means for your I-918

Your work permit from the I-918 process was delivered. Check your name, photo, category and dates. You can show it to an employer for the I-9 form. Note the expiration date, since you may need to renew it while your U case keeps moving.

In general, on any form:

USPS reports that your card was delivered to your address. Check your mailbox and the area around it. Review the card right away for any mistakes. Keep it in a safe place.

Avoid these mistakes

Waiting weeks before reporting a missing card.
Carrying an expired card instead of the new one.

Quick questions

What does "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" mean on an I-918?

Your work permit from the I-918 process was delivered. Check your name, photo, category and dates. You can show it to an employer for the I-9 form. Note the expiration date, since you may need to renew it while your U case keeps moving.

The status says delivered but I do not have my card. What now?

Check with neighbors and USPS first, then contact USCIS. You may need to request a replacement.

Is my case finished?

For card cases, yes, once you have the card in hand.

What if the card has wrong information?

Ask USCIS for a corrected card. Keep the incorrect card until USCIS tells you what to do.

How long does an I-918 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 22 to 28 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-918

New Card Is Being ProducedCard and documentsCard Was Mailed To MeCard and documentsCard Was Picked Up By The United States Postal ServiceCard 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-918 →

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-829Remove conditions for EB-5 investorsPetition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident StatusI-914T visa for trafficking victimsApplication for T Nonimmigrant StatusI-881NACARA relief for certain nationalsApplication for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA 203)

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