USCIS case status

Duplicate Notice Was Mailed

Received

What it means

USCIS mailed a copy of a notice it sent earlier, often because one was requested or the first one didn't arrive.

What happens next

Nothing changes in the case itself. Read the copy anyway: it may be a notice you never saw, such as an appointment or a request.

Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Why did USCIS send a duplicate notice?+

Usually because someone asked for one, you or your attorney, or because the original didn't arrive.

Does a duplicate notice mean something changed?+

No. It's a copy of an earlier notice.

Which notice is it?+

The copy itself says. It could be a receipt, an approval, an appointment or another notice, so read it.

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