USCIS case status message
What does "Card Was Mailed To Me" mean on USCIS case status?
Updated · Not legal advice
USCIS has mailed your card to the address on file. When USPS scans it, the status usually updates to "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" and shows a tracking number you can use on usps.com.
| Status text | Card Was Mailed To Me |
|---|---|
| Seen on | Card-producing forms (I-485, I-765, I-90, I-751 and others). |
| Timing | Usually days, depending on USPS. |
| Usually next | Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service |
What it means
- Production is finished.
- Delivery now depends on USPS.
What to do
- Check that your mailbox shows your name (and any "in care of" name you gave USCIS).
- If the card does not arrive, contact the USCIS Contact Center; USCIS has specific time limits for reporting non-delivery.
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 Was Mailed To Me".
Quick answers
- My card was mailed but never arrived. What should I do?
- Contact the USCIS Contact Center promptly and ask about the non-delivery process.
- Can I pick up the card at a USCIS office?
- Generally no. Cards are mailed.
Sources
- USCIS: Case Status Online
- USCIS: Checking Your Case Status Online
- USCIS: Check Case Processing Times
- USCIS Contact Center
Checked: November 12, 2026