USCIS case status message
What does "Card Is Being Produced" mean on USCIS case status?
Updated · Not legal advice
Your case was approved and USCIS is printing your card (green card, EAD work permit or similar). The next statuses are usually "Card Was Mailed To Me" and then "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" with a USPS tracking number.
| Status text | Card Is Being Produced |
|---|---|
| Seen on | I-485, I-765, I-90, I-751, I-821D (with I-765) and other card-producing forms. |
| Timing | Mailing usually follows within days to a couple of weeks. |
| Usually next | Card Was Mailed To Me, Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service |
What it means
- Approval happened (sometimes in the same update).
- Your address on file is where the card will go.
What to do
- Make sure your mailing address with USCIS is correct right now.
- Watch for the mailed and USPS pickup statuses.
Check the exact wording and USCIS's explanation for your case on USCIS Case Status Online. The explanation USCIS shows under the status varies by form.
What to do next: stop refreshing
Add your receipt number and we'll email you the moment the status changes from "Card Is Being Produced".
Quick answers
- How do I get an alert when my EAD card is produced?
- Track the I-765 receipt number; this status triggers an alert.
- Can I work as soon as the card is being produced?
- Generally you need the card (or another valid authorization) in hand. Check the rules for your category.
Sources
- USCIS: Case Status Online
- USCIS: Checking Your Case Status Online
- USCIS: Check Case Processing Times
- USCIS Contact Center
Checked: November 12, 2026