USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office"? What comes next and how long does it usually take? Explore the interactive chart below to find out! (Please note: Each USCIS case is unique and we cannot guarantee that your case will progress in a way that is represented here)

Last updated: Jan 23, 2026|Next scheduled update: Jan 24, 2026

Find out more about I-765 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office

77% of cases received

Card Was Returned To USCIS

3 Days on average

14% of cases received

Card Is Being Returned to USCIS by Post Office

2 Days on average

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5% of cases received

Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

22 Days on average

1% of cases received

Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It

10 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 189,194 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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my card is been return to uscis

hello all, just got a massage now that my card is being returned to uscis by post office on my app now, pls why can I do so save that, it was to be delivered today but the post office guy did not come arroud. this is the same address I have been receiving my mail. I need urgent advice