USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Continuation Notice Was Mailed"? 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)

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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026|Next scheduled update: Apr 29, 2026

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Continuation Notice Was Mailed

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 193,862 cases of I-765 in All other applications for employment authorization category from the most recent year.

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I just saw a message in Lawfully stating that continuation notice was mailed. has anyone gotten that before? What does it mean?

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Continuation notice was mailed

Hi All, the ststus of my i-485 application has been updated to “continuation notice was mailed”. Checking to see if anyone else came accross the same status and what to expect next. I have not received the hardcopy yet.

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