USCIS Status: “USCIS Employment Authorization Card Was Produced: Next Steps and Timeline”
Your employment authorization card has been produced and will be mailed to you soon
What does this status mean?
The 'USCIS Employment Authorization Card Was Produced' status means that your employment authorization card has been created and is ready to be mailed to you, this status is typically updated after your application has been approved and your card has been printed, you can expect to receive your card in the mail within the next 7-10 business days
What should you do next?
- 1Check your case status online at my.uscis.gov
- 2Call the USCIS phone number at 1-800-375-5283 for more information
- 3Wait for your card to arrive in the mail and follow the instructions provided
Typical timeline
3-8 months at the National Benefits Center (NBC), 5-12 months at the Texas Service Center, and 6-14 months at the California Service Center
Frequently asked questions
How long after my employment authorization card is produced will I receive it
You can expect to receive your card in the mail within 7-10 business days after it has been produced
What happens if I dont receive my employment authorization card after it has been produced
If you dont receive your card after 30 days you can contact USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to request that a new card be mailed to you
Can I start working after my employment authorization card has been produced but before I receive it
No you should not start working until you have received your employment authorization card and it is valid
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