What does USCIS “Case Was Approved” mean? Has the card been issued yet?

“Case Was Approved” is one of the most anticipated statuses by USCIS applicants.

This status indicates that USCIS has issued an approval decision on the corresponding application or application.

However, it is necessary to clearly distinguish Approved, Approval Notice, Card Was Produced and Card Was Mailed because these are different steps.

What does Case Was Approved mean?

“Case Was Approved” indicates that USCIS has approved the application.

This is a very important decision, but the next step will depend on the type of application and benefits approved.

USCIS may issue a notice of determination and, in cases where a card or related document is present, will continue to take steps to issue and mail the document.

Is Approved a Green Card?

Are not.

If the file is related to card issuance, Approved status does not mean the card has been delivered.

There may be other steps such as:

* Approval Notice.

* Cards Was Produced.

* Card Was Mailed.

* Card Was Delivered.

Therefore, after seeing Approved, you should still continue to monitor the profile.

Do I need to wait for the Approval Notice?

It is recommended to check both the USCIS account and mail sent to the registered address.

USCIS says notices can be posted in an online account and sent to the address on file at the same time.

What if Approved but have not received documents yet?

You should first:

* Check Documents in USCIS account.

* Check Case Status.

* Check mail at registered address.

* Track card delivery status if the profile has a card issued.

USCIS also has a tool to send inquiries in case a notice or document is not received.

Do I need to contact USCIS immediately after Approved?

Don't rush to send an inquiry just because the file has just been Approved.

If you are waiting for a card or documents, you need to review your benefit type and status before contacting USCIS. USCIS also instructs not to send inquiries too early for some newly approved cases.

What does CaseTracker Auto support?

CaseTracker Auto helps users:

* Track USCIS status automatically.

* Receive notification when your application is approved.

* Track the history of each update.

* Distinguish between states after Approval.

* Manage USCIS, NVC and CEAC documents in the same system.

Conclusion

Case Was Approved is good news and an approval decision from USCIS, but it does not necessarily mean you have received the card or documents.