"Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" on your I-918: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Biometrics

Bona fide or waiting-list review

Decision

Work permit (if eligible) · here

What to do, in 3 steps

Track the delivery with the USPS tracking number.

Make sure someone can receive mail at your address.

28months

22 to 28 monthsTypical time for a complete I-918. 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-918

USPS is carrying your I-918 work permit to you. Use the tracking number to follow delivery. If you moved since filing, update your address with USCIS right away, because many U petitioners move during the long wait and cards get returned.

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-918?

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.

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 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-918 →

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-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 I-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.

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