USCIS Status: “Employment Authorization Card Was Produced”
The Employment Authorization Card has been issued by USCIS and will be mailed to the applicant within 7-10 business days
What does this status mean?
The Employment Authorization Card Was Produced status means that USCIS has completed the production of your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and it is now being mailed to you. This status is triggered after your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, has been approved. You can expect to receive your EAD card within 7-10 business days
What should you do next?
- 1Log into my.uscis.gov and check your case status using receipt number
- 2Wait for the EAD card to arrive and verify the information on the card is correct
- 3If the card does not arrive within 30 days, call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to request card redelivery or check if it was returned to USCIS
Typical timeline
7-10 business days for EAD card arrival after production
Frequently asked questions
what does employment authorization card was produced mean uscis
It means that USCIS has completed the production of your EAD card and it is being mailed to you, typically arriving within 7-10 business days
how long does it take to get employment authorization card after approval
After your Form I-765 is approved, the EAD card typically arrives within 7-10 business days
what to do if employment authorization card is not received within 30 days
If the card does not arrive within 30 days, call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to request card redelivery or check if it was returned to USCIS
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