What does USCIS “Card Was Produced” mean? Have you received your Green Card yet?
For applications for adjustment of status in the United States, one of the most sought-after statuses is:
Card Was Produced
This is a very positive sign because USCIS has completed the approval process and started producing cards.
However, many people still confuse having printed a card and having received a card.
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What does Card Was Produced mean?
This status says:
* USCIS has completed the production of the Green Card or related card.
* The card has been printed.
* USCIS is preparing to move to sending by mail.
This is not a confirmation that the recipient has received the card.
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What statuses will there be after Card Was Produced?
Normally, the profile will continue to update:
* Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service.
* Card Was Mailed To Me.
* Card Was Delivered To Me.
Depending on each profile, these statuses may appear for different times.
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How long will it take to receive the card?
There is no fixed timeline.
Card receipt time depends on:
* USCIS handover process.
*USPS shipping times.
* Mailing address.
You should continue to monitor until there is notification of successful delivery.
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What if you still haven't received it for a long time?
You should first:
* Check USCIS status.
*Tracking shipping code if provided.
* Check your mailbox at the registered address.
If it has not been received within a reasonable time, then you should contact USCIS according to official instructions.
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Common misunderstandings
Many people think:
* Card Was Produced means the card has been delivered.
* Can stop tracking profiles.
* No need to check mail anymore.
In fact, there are still shipping steps after the card is produced.
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What does CaseTracker Auto support?
CaseTracker Auto helps users:
* Track the entire USCIS process.
* Explain the meaning of each status.
* Receive notifications when your profile moves to a new step.
* Save change history.
* Track multiple profiles in the same app.
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Conclusion
“Card Was Produced” is a very positive sign that USCIS has finished printing the card. However, you should still continue to monitor until the system confirms that the card has been sent and delivered successfully.