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Case Was Approved
What it means
The case is approved.
When it usually appears
At the end of adjudication.
How long it usually lasts
Approval notices / cards are usually mailed within days to a few weeks.
Suggested next steps
Watch for the I-797 approval notice and, for green-card cases, the Card Was Produced series of statuses.
Frequently asked questions
How long after Case Was Approved until my green card / EAD?
Usually 1–4 weeks. You will see the Approval Notice first, then Card Was Produced, then the mailing sequence.
Can an approval still be reversed?
A formal approval is usually final, but USCIS can start rescission if fraud or a serious error is discovered.
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General information only, not legal advice. Official USCIS notices in writing always take precedence.