However, most green card applications start with the USCIS, so if you're just starting the process
you can use the instructions here to track your application until they turn it over to the NVC
. At that time, you'll receive a case number from the NVC you'll use to track your status.
How do I know if my green card has been mailed?
Once the case status says that the green card has been mailed, applicants should
check their mailbox daily until they have received their card
. USCIS will also include a mail tracking number on its online case status website that applicants can use to see when their green card will be delivered.
How long does the green card take to get in the mail?
Immigrants who are approved for a green card before traveling to the United States should receive their green card in the mail
within 30 – 90 days
of entering the country. USCIS has up to 120 days to mail the green card, but it's pretty rare to see a case that takes longer than 90 days.
Why is my green card taking so long?
Bureaucracy Adds to the Wait for a Green Card
At every step, delays are possible, particularly if the government agency gets backlogged, or decides to send the applicant a request for added documents or evidence (an “RFE”)
. That's why many applicants find it's easiest to hire an attorney to deal with the details.
What do I do if I didn't receive my green card?
What should I do if I looked online and found out my green card for the I-90 renewal was mailed months ago, but was never received? Please try the following: (1)
call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283
, then (2) contact your local Post Office and ask them to initiate an investigation.
Does green card delivery require signature 2021?
The U.S. Postal Service will only allow the intended recipient to sign for the delivery
. To prove their identity, recipients must provide a valid U.S. identity document.
Does green card delivery require signature?
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that
the agency will begin phasing in use of the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service to mail Green Cards and other secure documents beginning April 30, 2018
.
How do I track my USCIS mail?
After receiving the tracking number from the USCIS Customer Service Center, customers can track the delivery status by
visiting the Postal Service website at www.usps.com and entering the USPS tracking number into the Track & Confirm field
.
How many days after card is being produced?
According to Lawfully's data analysis of USCIS case status message updates, among the people who received the status message “Card Is Being Produced,” the most probable next update message is “Card Was Produced,” (at 96%) after
an average of 3 days
.
How far behind is USCIS?
As of November 2021, the average time across all Field Offices is
around 19 months
. This backlog is largely due to the USCIS office closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why is USCIS taking so long to process 2022?
As you know,
the Coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the processing times of USCIS petitions with many service centers facing unprecedented delays
. As time goes on, we expect the USCIS backlogs to continue to grow. It is estimated that the agency will take at least a year to catch up to current demand.
Can I live in the US while waiting for my green card?
Some people can stay in the U.S. for the entire period of applying for a U.S. green card
. Others must leave the U.S., either while they wait for a visa to become available (which can take years in some cases) or in order to attend their immigrant visa interview, which is the last major step in the immigration process.
Why have I not received my green card after 120 days?
An applicant who has not received his or her USCIS-issued card within 120 days should
move to submit an inquiry with the USCIS
. In general, possession of the card will be necessary in order for the applicant to make use of an immigration benefit.
Can I call Immigration about my green card?
Our toll free number is
800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833)
and our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern.
Who do I call about my green card?
United States: Call
1-800-375-5283
; for TTY dial 1-800-767-1833. Abroad: Contact the nearest USCIS international office or a U.S. Embassy or consulate.
Does Green Card come in priority mail?
On May 2, 2011, USCIS announced that they have fully implemented the Secure Mail Initiative (SMI), which
uses the United States Postal Service's Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation
to ensure that certain immigration documents such as permanent resident cards, travel documents, and employment authorization …
Can USPS hold USCIS mail?
Importantly,
applicants can also arrange for USPS to hold the package for pickup at a post office by going to the USPS website and selecting “hold for pickup.”
Applicants can also sign up for delivery status notifications.
Does USCIS use FedEx?
Mail Your Application, Petition, or Request
You may submit your forms through USPS, FedEx, DHL, or UPS
.
