What is I-797C means?

Notice of Action
I-797C, Notice of Action. Issued to communicate receipt or rejection of an applications or petitions; transfer of files; fingerprint biometric, interview and re-scheduled appointments; and re-opening of cases. I-797D. Accompanies benefit cards.

How do I check if my i-797 is valid?

To check your I-797 status, navigate to the USCIS’s case status page and enter your 13-digit receipt number. Make sure you omit any dashes but include all other characters, including asterisks, if it forms part of your receipt number.

What does I-797 approval means?

Form I-797A, Notice of Action The I-797A is an approval for the address change and is evidence of the applicant’s lawful presence in the United States. An applicant can continue their stay in the U.S. through the specified date listed on the I-94 that is located at the bottom portion of Form I-797A.

What is the difference between I-797A and I 797B?

Form I-797A: Is issued ONLY to people who are currently in the U.S. and are undergoing a change of status (F-1-H-1, H-1-H-1, l-1-H-1, etc.). Form I-797B: Is issued to those who had never been to the U.S. or to those whose change of status cannot be approved.

What happens after receiving I-797C?

Approx. If you prepared and submitted your application correctly, the USCIS will typically respond 2 to 3 weeks later with a letter in the mail. This receipt letter is called the Form I-797C, Notice of Action. Save this letter! You need the receipt number to check your USCIS status.

What is the difference between form I-797 and I-797C?

Form I-797 is form that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sends as notice of approval of a petition or an application. Form I-797C is a notice that USCIS sends to a petitioner or an applicant that has filed a case. USCIS uses the I-797C, Notice of Action to communicate certain information.

Can I travel on I-797?

You cannot use the Form I-797 alone as your only form of identification for air travel. However, it can be used as a secondary form of identification in addition to other forms of valid identification. The Form I-797 is not considered by the U.S. government to be a travel document.

Can I travel with my i-797?

Can I travel with I797B?

Can I use I-797C to renew driver’s license?

No you need the actual work permit to renew your license. The answer provided here is general in nature and does not take into account other factors that may need to be reviewed for a more precise answer.

What is the difference between I-797 and I-797C?