USCIS Status: “What Does It Mean When USCIS Says 'Employment Authorization Card Was Produced'?”
The 'Employment Authorization Card Was Produced' status indicates that your EAD card has been created and will be mailed to you soon
What does this status mean?
This status is triggered when USCIS finishes processing your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application and sends it to the card production stage, it means that your EAD card has been printed and is ready to be mailed, after receiving this status you can expect to receive your EAD card in the mail within 7-10 business days
What should you do next?
- 1Check your case status online at my.uscis.gov
- 2Contact USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 if you have not received your card after 10 business days
- 3Use the USCIS website to update your address if needed
Typical timeline
3-8 months at NBC, 5-12 months at Texas, 4-10 months at Nebraska
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when USCIS says employment authorization card was produced
It means your EAD card has been created and will be mailed to you soon
How long after employment authorization card was produced will I get my card
You can expect to receive your EAD card in the mail within 7-10 business days after this status is updated
What to do if I have not received my employment authorization card after it was produced
Contact USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 if you have not received your card after 10 business days
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