i797c but then it says it's not the official one, so idk. it's confusing

Mines was i797

mine is I-797

I-797

@Rosy ann Form I-797 is form that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sends as notice of approval of a petition or an application. It is called “Form I-797, Notice of Action.” Form I-797C is a notice that USCIS sends to a petitioner or an applicant that has filed a case.

@Shari

@Anonyme Ann on it says it's not the official approval letter, but i did receive my EAD c31 category. online it's says if I don't receive the approval letter by September 13 I should contact them.

@Shari I think it just an error from uscis

@Shari i think it’s a mistake from your lawyer,your lawyer gave you a form that your lawyer supposed to receive I mean I797C and you supposed to have I-797.Because I have seen my lawyer receive different notice that was I-797C and I received I-797 .I will advise you to ask to your lawyer

can you share your time line please

@Rosy ann The I-797 and I-797C notices are both issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), but they serve different purposes: 1. **I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice)**: This is a formal communication from USCIS to notify an applicant or petitioner that their application or petition has been approved. It's often called the "approval notice" and is used to convey positive news, such as the approval of a visa, adjustment of status, or other immigration benefits. 2. **I-797C Notice of Action (Receipt, Rejection, or Request for Information)**: This is more of a general notice and can serve several functions, including: - Receipt notice to confirm USCIS has received an application or petition. - Rejection notice if the application is incomplete or improperly filed. - Transfer notice if the case has been transferred to another USCIS office. - Request for additional evidence (RFE). - Appointment notice for biometrics or interviews. The **I-797C** is typically more informational, while the **I-797** is more specific to approval or other actions on an immigration application. From ChatGPT… I checked mine as well and it seems we typically see I797C electronically as an intent to approve, especially if you have a representative, they send that first to them and after that, they then send the physical I797 approval when they have decided they want to approve.

disclaimer: none of what I’ve posted is legal advice, it’s just my personal research and personal experience.